Culture Santorini’s Archaic Kore Statue to Go On Display for First Time in 15 Years by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2015 by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2015 The Kore of Thira, an exquisite female statue discovered 15 years ago on Santorini but kept in storage since then due to lack of space, next year will be displayed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lesvos Mayor Urges Cruise Companies to Include Island in Stopovers by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 The Mayor of Lesvos is telling cruise companies that there is no reason to cancel scheduled itineraries to the island after the mother company of the Azamara Journey decided to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news US Writer Gilbert Lauds Greece’s Zagoria Villages by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 Internationally acclaimed author Elisabeth Gilbert described Greece’s Zagorochoria as the “most beautiful place I’ve ever seen on earth” in a recent social media post after her to travels to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete’s Hersonissos’ Reach Grows Thanks to Social Media, Bloggers by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 The diverse offerings of Crete’s Hersonissos Municipality took the Net by storm when images of the region hit everything from Flickr and twitter to Facebook and Instagram. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials The Athenian Riviera: Where Luxury is the Only Way by Maria Paravantes 24 June 2015 by Maria Paravantes 24 June 2015 In the second part of the GTP’s luxury series, we explore the coastline hotels of the Athenian Riviera, which were the first to raise the standard of accommodation in Greece … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Skyros Moves Closer to Getting a Waterway for Seaplane Flights by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 A ministerial decision concerning the environmental requirements for the construction and operation of the first waterway in the Aegean, at Linaria Port on the island of Skyros, has been signed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pet-friendly Beaches in Greece Growing in Number by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 More and more beaches across mainland Greece and on its islands are welcoming pets, according to media reports citing a recent decision by the shipping ministry in collaboration with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Athens Business Council to Boost Innovation, Entrepreneurship by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis announced the establishment of a business council aimed at boosting investment during the municipality’s 1st Development Conference held at the Zappeion Megaro on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Signs Make Athens Walking Experience Easier by GTP editing team 18 June 2015 by GTP editing team 18 June 2015 City activist group atenistas are placing signs throughout the historic center of Athens in efforts to make walking the Greek capital easier for residents and travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news SETE Lays Groundwork for Central Macedonia Tourism Boost by GTP editing team 17 June 2015 by GTP editing team 17 June 2015 In efforts to tune in to the increasing needs of its members, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held its 3rd regional event on Tuesday, in the northern port city of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The French Say ‘Le petit paradis, Halkidiki!’ by GTP editing team 16 June 2015 by GTP editing team 16 June 2015 “Halkidiki is a small paradise”, three journalists and two bloggers from France agreed last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Thessaloniki Hoteliers Shine at Korea Travel Fair by GTP editing team 16 June 2015 by GTP editing team 16 June 2015 As part of its ongoing tourism strategy to promote the northern port city of Thessaloniki and its surrounding regions, the Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA) added South Korea to its roster … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Governor of Ionian Isles Calls for Equal Tax Treatment by GTP editing team 15 June 2015 by GTP editing team 15 June 2015 Representing the Ionian islands, the regional governor Theodoros Galiatsatos is calling on the government to extend the special reduced VAT rate applicable on the Aegean islands to apply to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Move Over Ibiza, Here Comes Mykonos by GTP editing team 15 June 2015 by GTP editing team 15 June 2015 Times change and so do destinations with the Cycladic island of Mykonos making yet another boom as the place to be to catch a glimpse of your favorite stars, party … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Anavyssos, Lagonissi Beaches Offer Special Needs Swimming Access by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 Attica regional authorities have installed two mobility ramps at the beaches of Anavyssos and Lagonissi along the southeastern Athens coastline to provide swimming access to people with disabilities as part … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hersonissos Day Event Finds Germans Still Choosing Crete by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 German travelers have a soft spot for Crete, which they chose to visit more than once, according to the findings of a recent workshop on “German Market: Trends and Challenges” … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Sees Rise in Jan-May Visitor Numbers by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 Visitor numbers were positive for Athens and Attica during the first five months of the year, the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said in an announcement on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lesvos Mayor Calls For Immediate Action as Migrant Influx Gets Out of Control by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 The mayor of Lesvos is ringing alarm bells over the influx of migrants to the island, calling on the government to step in immediately and take the necessary actions on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Steps in as Year-Round Sunshine Destination by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 The popular Aegean island of Santorini is ready to offer sea, sun and luxury all year round, the island’s municipal authorities decided on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Poros: A Destination with Endless Holiday Options by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 The Municipality of Poros this year has announced a comprehensive tourism development strategy that will focus on holding events and cultural activities, reducing car circulation on the island in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail