Archaeological Sites Acropolis Museum Head Says Return of Parthenon Marbles the ‘Only Solution’ by GTP editing team 31 January 2019 by GTP editing team 31 January 2019 Acropolis Museum Director Dimitris Pantermalis said the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens is the only solution to the debate between Greece and the UK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cyclades Trail Cup 2019 is All About Sports, Nature and Culture by GTP editing team 31 January 2019 by GTP editing team 31 January 2019 Sports, nature and culture will be part of this year’s Cyclades Trail Cup (CTC), the running event that aims to promote the Greek Islands as an alternative sports tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hoteliers Concerned About Dwindling Tourism Figures by GTP editing team 30 January 2019 by GTP editing team 30 January 2019 Thessaloniki hoteliers are troubled over a slight decline in the number of Greek and international travelers to the city in 2018, as revealed by a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica Region Sets Up Film Office in Athens to Facilitate Foreign Producers by Eleftheria Pantziou 30 January 2019 by Eleftheria Pantziou 30 January 2019 The Region of Attica has announced the establishment of a film office in Athens, aiming to attract more foreign TV and cinema productions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Spinalonga Vies for Spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List by GTP editing team 30 January 2019 by GTP editing team 30 January 2019 The islet of Spinalonga, northeastern Crete, will officially be competing for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Create National Film Offices Network to Attract Foreign Productions by Eleftheria Pantziou 29 January 2019 by Eleftheria Pantziou 29 January 2019 In efforts to attract foreign film productions to Greece, EKOME is working towards the establishment of a National Film Offices Network in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Shipping Ministry Eyes Significant Investments at 10 Greek Ports by GTP editing team 29 January 2019 by GTP editing team 29 January 2019 Cruise and marina infrastructure development will be among investments the Shipping Ministry is planning for 10 ports in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Regency Entertainment to Move Mt. Parnitha Casino to Athens Suburb by Nikos Krinis 29 January 2019 by Nikos Krinis 29 January 2019 Regency Entertainment is planning to bring its casino, which is located atop Mt. Parnitha, to the northeastern suburb of Marousi in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens-Thessaloniki Rail Line Opens for Travel by GTP editing team 29 January 2019 by GTP editing team 29 January 2019 Greek railways operator Ergose has announced that the Athens-Thessaloniki rail line is now open and will be fully operational by the end of the month, following the completion of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Islands to Reach the World via ‘Antenna Satellite’ by GTP editing team 29 January 2019 by GTP editing team 29 January 2019 Τhe South Aegean Region has partnered with Antenna Group’s satellite channels, aiming to showcase the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands to foreign tourism markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Reminds British Museum to Take Heed of UN Declarations over Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 28 January 2019 by GTP editing team 28 January 2019 The Parthenon Marbles have once again stirred animosity between Athens and London, triggered this time by comments made by the British Museum’s director. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Thessaloniki Overnight Stays Reach 2.4 Million in 2018 by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 Thessaloniki recorded 2.4 million overnight stays in 2018, according to data presented by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Receives Nomination for Best European Destination 2019 by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 Athens has been nominated for the title of the “Best European Destination 2019″ by the Brussels-based European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica One Step Closer to ‘Antonis Tritsis’ Eco Park Revamp by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 The Greek environment ministry has approved the first of a series of decisions for the revamp of the Antonis Tritsis Environmental Park, the largest green zone in Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patra Carnival Kicks Off with Dozens of Happenings and Fun by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 by GTP editing team 25 January 2019 Carnival season has kicked off in Greece with the coastal town of Patra setting the rhythm with a number of events for all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Central Omonia Square to Undergo Restoration by GTP editing team 24 January 2019 by GTP editing team 24 January 2019 Athens’ central Omonia Square is set to undergo restoration work, as part of the municipality’s efforts to improve living conditions in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Wedding Tourism Next Target for Attica Region by GTP editing team 24 January 2019 by GTP editing team 24 January 2019 As part of efforts to promote its wedding tourism options, the Attica Region participated in this year’s Bridal Expo 2019 that was recently held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Thessaloniki Airport New Navigation System to Address Fog Issues by GTP editing team 24 January 2019 by GTP editing team 24 January 2019 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) will be implemented at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport to address issues of poor weather that has led to the cancellation of flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘Tool’ Revamps Website of Greece’s National Archaeological Museum by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 The website of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a new fresh look, following its revamp by “Tool”, a Greek digital marketing services company. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Short-term Rentals a Boon for Greek Property Owners by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Greek property owners have been making the best of the sharing economy with revenue from short-term rentals up by 105 percent over the last two years, an AirDNA study reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail