Destinations news Mykonos and Santorini May Face VAT Hike by GTP editing team 1 April 2015 by GTP editing team 1 April 2015 The Greek Government may increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini, according to Alternate Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Travel Bloggers Take Tour of Hersonissos’ Best Kept Secrets by GTP editing team 1 April 2015 by GTP editing team 1 April 2015 As part of its efforts to extend the tourist season and introduce holidaymakers to alternative tourism options, Crete’s Hersonissos Municipality is tapping into the far-reaching influence of the social media. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Click Your Way to Greece… Through Google Street View by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 Google’s popular Street View map service has enhanced its Greece visual offerings with additional panoramic photos of more destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Conde Nast Traveler’ Puts in a Word for Greek Bliss: Paros, Antiparos and Pano Koufonisi by GTP editing team 27 March 2015 by GTP editing team 27 March 2015 Under the title “Three Idyllic Greek Isles That Most Tourists Miss”, Conde Nast Traveler recommends the “lesser-known” islands of Antiparos, Paros and Pano Koufonisi, as the places to be if … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Athens Among Top 25 World’s Best Destinations by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 Athens is among the top 25 Travelers’ Choice Destinations announced this week by travel site TripAdvisor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Travel Bloggers to Spread the Word About Hersonissos, Crete by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 The Municipality of Hersonissos in Crete will host a group of Greek travel bloggers aiming to promote the area’s beauty and customs to a wider audience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ypati Thermal Spring to Operate During Easter Holiday by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 The Ypati thermal spring located in Fthiotida, Greece, will open to the public as of Monday, April 6, for the Easter holiday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Russian Pre-bookings in Halkidiki Drop by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 Halkidiki authorities expressed their concern over the significant drop in the number of pre-bookings by Russian tourists this year, following the region’s participation in the 22nd Moscow International Exhibition Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens at Your Fingertips in China’s Top Online Search Engine by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 Chinese holidaymakers have the chance to learn more about Athens through a 50-page online guide on the country’s top tourism search engine: qunar.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaly Region Aims to Set Up Tourism Promotion Body by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 The Region of Thessaly, central Greece, announced plans for the creation of a promotion body which will primarily focus on attracting tourism to the region through the Nea Anchialos Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Policing Plan for Athens Announced by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 A special policing plan will soon launch in the historic center of Athens to combat delinquent behavior and upgrade the Greek capital’s image, according to the Secretary General for Public … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Russian Tourists Keen on Athos Wine and Religious Tourism by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 Religious tourism and enotourism were at the center of the Mount Athos Area Organization’s latest promotional efforts during the 22nd Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) held in Russia, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Limnos Authorities to Seek Legal Action Over Lacking Ferry Service by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 Limnos authorities said on Wednesday, they would be seeking legal action concerning the problem of lacking ferry services to island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Crete Honored in Russia as ‘Best Regional Presence’ at MITT 2015 by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 The Region of Crete saw a double win at this year’s Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) which is running in Russia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Region Gets Thumbs Up at Romania Tourism Fair by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 In efforts to promote Macedonia and Thrace as well as surrounding areas as primary tour destinations, the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace participated at this year’s TTR1 Romanian Tourism Fair held … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Employees Brush Up On Their Russian by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 Seventy employees of tourism enterprises in Athens have received certificates for successfully completing a series of Russian language seminars launched by the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (EATA) in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news CNBC Says Greece is the Word This Summer by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 Despite ongoing media reports focusing on Greece’s tightrope-styled political undertakings, American TV news channel CNBC focused instead last week on Greece as an ideal holiday destination in great part due … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Eyes Medical Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 Recognizing the enormous potential of a dynamically developing sector, the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (EATA) presented a study on the industry of private health services and medical tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Thessaloniki Hoteliers Reach Out to German Market at ITB 2015 by GTP editing team 16 March 2015 by GTP editing team 16 March 2015 History, entertainment, gastronomy and culture are at the center of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association’s ongoing promotional campaign, which it had the chance to present at this year’s ITB 2015 in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Spyrou Hotels Set on Bringing German Holidaymakers to Skopelos by GTP editing team 16 March 2015 by GTP editing team 16 March 2015 Aiming to boost incoming tourism to the Northern Sporades island of Skopelos, the Spyrou Hotels Group announced the launch of promotional activities that will include an ecotourism workshop on ways … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
