Exhibitions Greece @ WTM 2015 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 Greek tourism is expected to enjoy further growth in 2016 it was understood during the 36th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 2-5 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London. The WTM … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTM 2015: Ionian Isles – Investing in the ‘People Factor’ by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 Why visit the Ionian islands? In short: you leave a happy (wo)man, you’ve received your money’s worth and your needs have been respected. These, in the words of Spyros Galiatsatos, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News A ‘Bigger’ Philoxenia Expo to Open in Thessaloniki on Thursday by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 Philoxenia, Greece’s major annual tourism trade show, will welcome exhibitors and visitors in a bigger exhibition space when it opens its doors on Thursday, November 12, at the Thessaloniki International … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Philoxenia 2015: Federation of Greek Travel Agencies to Officially Present ‘Dodeka’ Action Plan by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 An action plan, dubbed “Dodeka”, designed to make Greece an year-round tourist destination, will be officially presented to the world by the Federation of Greek Travel Agencies (Fed HATTA) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News The 33rd Athens Marathon – The Authentic Breaks All Records – Photo Report by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 The 33rd Athens Marathon – Τhe Authentic broke all records on Sunday, November 8, attracting some 43,000 athletes who tested their mettle and improved their personal times running the classic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Alt. Tourism Minister Kountoura Inaugurates New Cruise Pier at Corfu Port by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 Underscoring the importance of the cruise business in Greece, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Saturday inaugurated Corfu’s new pier at a ceremony held by the island’s port authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mouzenidis to Unveil New Flight Program of Ellinair at Philoxenia Expo by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 The Mouzenidis Group will present the new flight program of its private carrier Ellinair on Friday during the 31st Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: Visa Facilitation Could Benefit Europe’s Economy by €114 bn, ETC says by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 The European Travel Commission (ETC) called at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London for reform of the way visas are granted to leisure and business travellers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates WTM 2015: US Wholesaler Tourico Holidays Adds Greek Islands to ‘Sun & Sea’ Portfolio by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 The Greek islands are among the Eastern Mediterranean vacation destinations that US global travel wholesaler Tourico Holidays has entered for the first time. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTM 2015: Skiathos – Mamma Mia, Here I Go Again… 60-70% Repeat Visitors by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2015 by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2015 “Skiathos is a home away from home, it’s safe and friendly and we know our visitors by their first names,” Panos Diolettas, president of the Skiathos Tourism Development Committee, told … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTM 2015: From Puglia to Epirus – Cult.Routes All About Reconnecting by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 What do feta and canestrato cheeses, tzatziki and cardoncelli mushrooms have in common? They represent the edible side of the latest collaboration between Greece and Italy as served up during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Have A Happy ‘Astir Palace’ Thanksgiving by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 Let Astir’s spectacular seafront location provide an unforgettable backdrop to experience the festive atmosphere of Thanksgiving 2015 and share memorable moments with your loved ones for lunch or dinner. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2015 – Day 4 – Final Day Highlights by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 Thursday was the final day of WTM London 2015 at ExCeL London. Watch the “end of day” video and hear from visitors and exhibitors giving their view on the leading … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: Greek Alt. Minister Kountoura Talks Tourism in the UK by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 Greek tourism’s opportunities for developing new products and destinations and for expanding the season were among the main topics Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on during her meetings with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: ‘The Refugee Crisis is Greece’s No. 1 Priority’, says ABTA Chairman by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 Early bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece for 2016 may be showing an increase but the head of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) warns that Greece must … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates WTM 2015: Metaxas Group Luxury Hotel on Santorini Coming Soon by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 UK travel agents and tour operators at the World Travel Market (WTM) this week were excited to hear the news of a new luxury suites and spa hotel scheduled to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2015: Thursday Confirms the Thirst for Speed Networking by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 WTM London 2015 ended on a high, with speed networking for buyers and a separate session for bloggers setting the tone for a busy final day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Sports Expo Kicks Off Athens Authentic Marathon Weekend by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 With the inauguration of the ERGO Marathon Expo 2015 on Thursday, events and activities for the 33rd “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” have kicked off. The “Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic” will … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News More than Just a City or a Break: This is the Athens World! by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 Over 7,000 wristbands, 400 photo posts and dozens of bloggers from six countries brought Athens to the world on United Nations’ World Cities Day on October 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2015 – Day 3 – End of Day Highlights by GTP editing team 4 November 2015 by GTP editing team 4 November 2015 A third successful day of WTM London has come to an end. Take a look at some of the highlights from the day, including the World Responsible Tourism Opening and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail