Initiatives Nobel Prize Winners Petition for Greece by GTP editing team 23 December 2015 by GTP editing team 23 December 2015 International Nobel laureates are calling on European and US authorities to step in and take hands-on initiatives, such as releasing funds for research and education, which will contribute to Greece’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives World Travel & Tourism Council Launches Online Tool to Help Understand ESG Laws by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 Stressing that success for the sector relies on the preservation of the environment, cultures and their peoples, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the launch of an online … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Salvation Army: Temporary Accommodation and Goods Needed for Refugees Entering Greece by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 The international movement Salvation Army has reached out to Greek tourism professionals in an effort to secure temporary accommodation for refugees entering Greece on their journey to other European countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives PPP in Tourism to Boost Growth, Create Jobs in Europe by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 Public and private tourism players have joined forces for the first time and are calling on the European Union to do more for the growth of the sector through the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grace Foundation Announces Donation to SOS Children’s Villages by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Grace Foundation, the charitable foundation of Grace Hotels, through its “Give with Grace” initiative, has made its first donation under its partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, its designated charity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives SNF Announces $37 Million in Grants for Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Sports, Social Welfare by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The Board of Directors of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation has authorized 111 new grants totaling $37.65 million (33.29 million euros) to support non-profit organizations for programs in arts and culture, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WWF Greece: #SaveGreekNature Now! by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 Greece’s natural beauty, its rivers, mountains and seas, are at the center of a crowdfunding for nature campaign organized by WWF Greece titled #SaveGreekNature. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives ‘Dodeka’ Action Plan to Establish Greece as All-year Tourism Choice by GTP editing team 24 August 2015 by GTP editing team 24 August 2015 In efforts to make Greece an year-round tourist destination, the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) announces the launch of “Dodeka”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives EU Backs Greek island, Cyprus Entrepreneurship with Funds by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 The EU approved last week funding amounting to 54 million euros via its Interreg V-A “Greece-Cyprus 2014-2020” program to assist nine border regions in Greece, and all of Cyprus, towards … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Mission Accomplished for Creta Maris Green Team by GTP editing team 29 July 2015 by GTP editing team 29 July 2015 Striving to raise environmental awareness and encourage locals and visitors to protect Crete’s diverse natural resources, the Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, added one more “green” activity to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Germany’s Die Zeit Invites Readers to ‘Say Greeeeeece!’ by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 German newspaper Die Zeit has launched a campaign in support of Greece and is urging readers to visit the country this summer and to share their impressions, photos and videos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Innovative ‘Open Data’ #transport Applications Take Center Stage in Athens Hackathon Event by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 Twenty-five groups consisting of 130 developers took part in the Greek capital’s first Hackathon #transport event and focused on the design and development of applications through open data that promote … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grace Hotels Supports SOS Children’s Villages Through ‘Give with Grace’ Charitable Initiative by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 by GTP editing team 22 July 2015 Grace Hotels has launched its ‘Give with Grace’ initiative, which will support the international organisation SOS Children’s Villages and form part of the charitable activities of the group’s Grace Foundation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ultra-low-cost Pricing Initiative for Greeks: Up to 10 Euros Airfare for Domestic Travel by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 Greeks are expected to have access to airline tickets costing up to 10 euros for domestic travel this month, according to an announcement made by Athens International Airport on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines Participating in ‘Low-cost Travel for Greeks’ Initiative by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 Athens International Airport has called on to a number of airlines to participate in an initiative and offer a total of 15,000 one-way, low cost tickets (priced 0-10 euros) to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Ενωσεις και Οργανισμοι για το Δημοψηφισμα by felipe 3 July 2015 by felipe 3 July 2015 Το Greek Travel Pages, στην προσπάθεια του να συμβάλει στην ενημέρωση των επαγγελματιών του τουρισμού αλλά και γενικότερα των πολιτών, ζήτησε από Ενώσεις, Οργανισμούς και γενικότερα φορείς που σχετίζονται με … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Safe Water Sports Initiative Teaches Responsible Recreation by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 A new initiative that informs people of safety regulations in water sports and water recreation and provides a channel of communication and evaluation of such facilities aims to ensure that … 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
Initiatives Green Groups Call on EU Citizens to Speak Up Online Against Commission’s ‘Hostile’ Nature Laws by GTP editing team 14 May 2015 by GTP editing team 14 May 2015 Over 100 environmental NGOs are inviting Europeans to join online Europe-wide campaign “Alarm for Nature” against a “hostile” deregulation policy pursued by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Seeking Support? Check Out the ‘Beginner’s Guide to EU Funding’ by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 Securing EU funding may sound complicated but the new Beginner’s Guide to EU Funding is here to provide information, examples and tips on how to tap into the Union’s 2014-2020 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
