Misc Unveiling Greece’s Potential: Tour Operators’ Perspectives on Sustainable Management of Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism in Greece by Guest Editor 12 December 2024 by Guest Editor 12 December 2024 Findings from the academic research undertaken as part of the master’s dissertation entitled: “Unveiling Greece’s Potential: Tour Operators’ Perspectives on Sustainable Management of Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism in Greece” conducted … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of Yiannis Boutaris by GTP editing team 11 November 2024 by GTP editing team 11 November 2024 Yiannis Boutaris, the renowned Greek oenologist and former mayor of Thessaloniki, recently passed away at the age of 82. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of Dinos Frantzeskakis by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Dinos Frantzeskakis, a founding member and former president of the Hellenic Association of Airlines Representatives (SAAE) has passed away. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality In Memory of Yiannis Sbokos, Founder of Phāea Resorts by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 Yiannis Sbokos, the founder of Greek hospitality group Phāea, passed away on July 1 at the age of 75. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Sustainable Tourism: WTTC to Launch ‘Conscious Travel’ Campaign for Consumers by GTP editing team 14 May 2024 by GTP editing team 14 May 2024 The WTTC’s new campaign will advise travelers to explore destinations during off-peak times and consider less-crowded, new, and emerging destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Reaches 3,400 Verified Properties by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 The WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics program now includes 3,400 verified properties including hotel brands from major Travel & Tourism destinations 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of Athanasios Retsos, Co-founder of Electra Hotels & Resorts by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 Athanasios Retsos, co-founder of the Electra Hotels & Resorts group, passed away peacefully on March 21 surrounded by family at his home. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives ECTAA Launches Travel Industry Ambassador Programme by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 ECTAA has launched its Travel Industry Ambassador Programme, an initiative designed to showcase innovative travel agents and tour operators, who are making a strong contribution to the future of travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of Michalis Symiacos by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 Michalis Symiacos, the managing director of Symiacos Travel, has passed away. His funeral will be held on Saturday, December 23, at the Palaio Faliro Cemetery in south Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Virtuoso and WTTC to Launch New Initiative to Support Travel & Tourism SMEs by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 Virtuoso and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will launch a new initiative aimed to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) all over the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sani/Ikos Hotel Group: Free Mammography Tests for Female Employees by GTP editing team 11 October 2023 by GTP editing team 11 October 2023 The Hellenic Cancer Society this month will be offering free mammography screening to the female employees of Sani/Ikos, following an invitation by the hospitality group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO Launches ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ Initiative to Transform Travel Habits by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 The UNWTO launched a new global initiative designed to encourage consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of Nikos Skoulas by GTP editing team 28 September 2023 by GTP editing team 28 September 2023 Nikos Skoulas, a prominent figure in Greek politics, business and tourism, passed away at the age of 88. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Declares 3-Day National Mourning for Pylos Shipwreck Refugee Deaths by Maria Paravantes 15 June 2023 by Maria Paravantes 15 June 2023 Greece declares national mourning after a boat carrying hundreds of refugees sunk in international waters off the shores of Pylos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO and AVIAREPS to Offer Destination Marketing Grants to Five Countries in Europe by GTP editing team 4 April 2023 by GTP editing team 4 April 2023 UNWTO will work with its affiliate member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of George Oikonomou by GTP editing team 27 March 2023 by GTP editing team 27 March 2023 George Oikonomou, Founder of the Marine Tours Group and one of the most prominent self-made figures of the Greek travel sector, recently passed away. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Gastronomy Tours: New App Links Tourists in Greece with Local Products by Nikos Krinis 23 February 2023 by Nikos Krinis 23 February 2023 A new app has launched in Greece that helps tourists get to know producers of local culinary products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens: Where to Donate to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 The Municipality of Athens will be collecting donations of essential supplies to help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Deploys Immediate Aid to Quake-hit Turkey and Syria by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 Greece sent help to Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake struck earlier today killing thousands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II by GTP editing team 8 September 2022 by GTP editing team 8 September 2022 Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed their condolences following the news that Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail