Destinations news Greece to Make a Bid to Host 2030 Mediterranean Games by Eleftheria Pantziou 8 December 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 8 December 2020 Greece will make a bid to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Israeli Investors Showing Strong Interest for Greece by GTP editing team 7 December 2020 by GTP editing team 7 December 2020 Israeli investors are expressing a strong interest for Greece and its developing business sectors, including tourism and real estate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotel Grande Bretagne Lights Up Christmas Tree, Extends Holiday Greetings – Video by GTP editing team 4 December 2020 by GTP editing team 4 December 2020 The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens has lit up its Christmas tree in its lobby and send a video holiday greeting to its friends and associates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Minister Encourages US Investors to Bet on Greece by GTP editing team 3 December 2020 by GTP editing team 3 December 2020 Greek authorities are inviting US investors to do business in Greece as dozens of new opportunities are opening in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Seajets Supports European Rally Champion 2020 by GTP editing team 3 December 2020 by GTP editing team 3 December 2020 Seajets once again supported Russian rally driver Alexey Lukyanuk, who was announced winner of the 2020 European Rally Championship (ERC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Belgian Travel Agents See High Interest for Greece in 2021 by GTP editing team 2 December 2020 by GTP editing team 2 December 2020 Greece remains high in the preferences of travelers from Belgium despite the challenges of Covid-19, according to Belgian travel agents and tour operators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Run Messinia: Run for Freedom – 10 Runners, 10 Long Distances, 10 Days by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 In March 2021, 10 runners will “Run for Freedom” and cover 10 long distances in 10 days, crossing historical places and monuments of Messinia that are connected to the Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ITB India Goes All-virtual for 2021 Event by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 by GTP editing team 27 November 2020 Due to the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions, the inaugural ITB India will take place as an entirely virtual event during April 7 – 9, 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ITB Berlin Presents Digital Meet-up Platform for 2021 by GTP editing team 24 November 2020 by GTP editing team 24 November 2020 ITB Berlin next year will hold its annual international travel trade show as an entirely virtual event under the name ITB Berlin NOW during March 9-12, 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece in Process of Forming 10-year Strategic Plan for Tourism by Nikos Krinis 23 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 23 November 2020 Greece is in the process of putting a 10-year strategic plan for tourism in place following its performance as a safe destination in summer 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Virtual Marathon Event Gets Extension Due to High Demand by GTP editing team 20 November 2020 by GTP editing team 20 November 2020 The ongoing Athens Virtual Marathon event has been extended due to the increasing interest of runners from all over the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Arabian Travel Market 2021 to Run Live Event in Dubai by GTP editing team 20 November 2020 by GTP editing team 20 November 2020 The 2021 edition of the Arabian Travel Market will take place live at the Dubai World Trade Centre during May 16-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s 4th International Hospitality Forum Opens on November 23 by GTP editing team 19 November 2020 by GTP editing team 19 November 2020 The program for the 4th International Hospitality Forum, to be held on November 23 by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels in partnership with Phocuswright, has been announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Exhibitors Praise Online Format of WTM Virtual by GTP editing team 18 November 2020 by GTP editing team 18 November 2020 Reed Exhibitions, the organizer of World Travel Market London, has received very positive feedback on the format of its recent WTM Virtual event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTM Virtual: Experts, Aviation Bodies and Hoteliers Get Together at ITIC Investment Summit by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 Representatives from all sectors of travel and tourism took part in the ITIC Investment Summit, held during WTM Virtual, to discuss ways to boost business recovery and restore traveller confidence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hospitality Challenge: 30 Top Finalists Announced by UNWTO and Sommet Education by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 by GTP editing team 13 November 2020 UNWTO and Sommet Education have announced the 30 finalists of the Hospitality Challenge, an initiative designed to accelerate recovery in the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Submits ‘Apples’ as its Official Film Entry in 2021 Oscars by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 by GTP editing team 12 November 2020 Greece has submitted “Apples” as its official entry for “Best International Feature Film” at the 2021 Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ITB Virtual Convention will Shine Spotlight on Rebuilding Trust in Travel by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 by GTP editing team 11 November 2020 Experts from the hospitality, aviation and cruise industries will analyze the role of trust management in tourism, during the ITB Virtual Convention on November 19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM Virtual Day 1 Focuses on the Travel Industry’s Future by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 by GTP editing team 10 November 2020 The first day of WTM Virtual on November 9 pulled together ministers, travel leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers to discuss the future of the travel industry in the post-Covid-19 era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Includes UK in Plans for Tourism Comeback in 2021 by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2020 Greece has high expectations for its tourism season in 2021 and sees the UK playing a leading role, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail