Destinations news Vote Now! Athens in the Running for the Best European Destination 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 The European Best Destinations website has nominated Athens, Greece, as one of the 20 candidates in the running for the title of the Best European Destination in 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region 5-year Tourism Promo Plan Takes Off by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Promoting the wider Attica region as an ideal short break destination as well as bringing to the fore the unknown side of life on the outskirts of Athens and across … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ikaria’s ‘Seychelles’ Among World’s Most Magical Hidden Beaches by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Seychelles Beach on Ikaria has been included on a list of the 10 most magical hidden beaches “where you’ll find peace and perhaps just one or two other people”, compiled … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news USA Today: Greek Islands Among Best Destinations for Solo Travel by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 The Greek islands are among the best destinations for solo trips in 2016, to meet new people and gain some independence, according to a feature published in USA Today on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Sitia Airport… Ready for Takeoff by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 Located approximately 1km from the city center and Sitia port, the new airport can handle international and domestic flights and accommodate small- and medium-sized planes as well as charter flights … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister Kountoura Discusses Tourism Development of Greek Islands by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 The tourism development of the Greek islands and the strengthening of cruise tourism were the main topics discussed in a meeting held in Athens on Thursday between Alternate Tourism Minister … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news S. Aegean Region Tourism Plan Launch on Jan. 26 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 The South Aegean Region has placed Rhodes at the forefront of its 2016 tourism strategy due to its central role as a major tourist hotspot and as one of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islet Alimia to Host Survival Challenge by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 The uninhabited Dodecanese islet of Alimia, situated between Rhodes and Halki, will host 20 daring travelers wishing to try their luck and skills in “The Island” travel concept game to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news National Geographic Adds Second Greek Resort to “Unique Lodges of the World” Collection by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 The Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas is the second resort in Greece to join National Geographic’s “Unique Lodges of the World”, a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Massive Ios Tourism Project Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 7 January 2016 by GTP editing team 7 January 2016 On the back-burner since 2014, a massive tourism project set to be erected on the Cycladic island of Ios by a Greek-American millionaire has received the go-ahead following a recent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Private Island Among CNT’s Top 22 by GTP editing team 7 January 2016 by GTP editing team 7 January 2016 A privately-owned Greek island has been selected among the world’s top 22 by Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) for those elite vacationers who seek “utter seclusion and perfect peace, in a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Minister Kountoura: Three Airlines to Run Direct NY-Athens Flights by GTP editing team 5 January 2016 by GTP editing team 5 January 2016 Delta, United and American airlines would be handling passenger traffic to Greece in the upcoming summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Izmir Marks Epiphany 95 Years After Asia Minor Catastrophe by GTP editing team 5 January 2016 by GTP editing team 5 January 2016 For the first time in almost a century, the ceremonial Orthodox Blessing of the Waters will take place tomorrow in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) for the Great Feast of Theophany … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture World Wonder Colossus of Rhodes Back to Life? by GTP editing team 31 December 2015 by GTP editing team 31 December 2015 In efforts to bring in much needed revenue and at the same time keep tourists flowing, Rhodes local authorities are taking a daring proposal by a group of young scientists … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Isle Alonissos Goes ‘Green’, Shuns Plastic Bags by GTP editing team 29 December 2015 by GTP editing team 29 December 2015 The Greek island of Alonissos in the Northern Sporades, is serious about going “green” with local professionals not ordering plastic bags any more and consumers opting for paper orreusable cloth … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Athens is the Grandest Open-air University in the World’ by GTP editing team 23 December 2015 by GTP editing team 23 December 2015 UK’s The Daily Mail declares the Greek capital the ideal travel destination to bring ancient history lessons to life. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Region of Ionian Islands Improves Beach Access for Persons with Disabilities by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 The Region of Ionian Islands has installed special mobility ramps, powered by the sun, at the popular beach of Benitses on Corfu and Skala on Kefalonia to provide swimming access … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Region of Crete Eyes Africa as Next Export Spot by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 Constantly seeking ways to boost its presence and enhance local exports abroad, the Region of Crete recently announced its plans to hold a business forum focusing on developing countries in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Athens Campaign Video Released: #ImAnAthenian – Speak Athenian. Be an Athenian. by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 A video of the new campaign for the international tourism promotion of the Greek capital dubbed “#ImAnAthenian – Speak Aθenian. Be an Aθenian.” has been released. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Promising New Partnership to Promote Epirus to Top Tour Operators by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 Hospitality consultants and event organizers Respond on Demand recently announced a partnership with Undiscovered Epirus DMC, the first destination management company in the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
