Initiatives #MyBlue: Are You in Love With the Sea? Share the Feeling! by GTP editing team 18 July 2017 by GTP editing team 18 July 2017 #MyBlue, a new Greek campaign running on social media, has been launched to raise awareness about our connection with the ocean and the need to protect it. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News New Program to Promote Europe as Tourism Destination to China and the US by GTP editing team 17 July 2017 by GTP editing team 17 July 2017 Europe is launching a program of matchmaking events to promote itself as a tourism destination to the target markets of China and the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Christina Stribakou, LIÁ Cultivators Co-founder by GTP editing team 14 July 2017 by GTP editing team 14 July 2017 This week “Pioneering Greeks” introduces Christina Stribakou, co-founder of LIÁ Cultivators that specializes in producing extra virgin olive oil. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Police Launch Awareness Campaign for Tourists in Athens by GTP editing team 13 July 2017 by GTP editing team 13 July 2017 The Greek police have launched an awareness campaign for tourists visiting the Greek capital, named “Stay safe in the city of Athens”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Folli Follie Group Turns to Tourism for New Lifeline by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 Athens based Folli Follie Group aims to tap into the ever growing tourist flows to Greece as part of its expansion strategy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Anastasia Astypaliotou, Artion Greek Foods Founder by GTP editing team 30 June 2017 by GTP editing team 30 June 2017 This week “Pioneering Greeks” introduces Anastasia Astypaliotou, the founder of Artion Greek Foods that promotes Greece’s authentic food culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Heat Wave May Affect Operation of Archaeological Sites by GTP editing team 30 June 2017 by GTP editing team 30 June 2017 The severe heat wave that hit Greece may affect the operation of some of the country’s archaeological sites until July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AEGEAN Partners with Giannis Antetokounmpo in ‘Greece by Greeks’ Campaign by Eleftheria Pantziou 27 June 2017 by Eleftheria Pantziou 27 June 2017 AEGEAN and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo are revealing Greece’s travel “secrets” to the world through the “Greece by Greeks” campaign. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc In Memory of Evangelos Stavropoulos by GTP editing team 22 June 2017 by GTP editing team 22 June 2017 Evangelos Stavropoulos, the founder of Hydra Travel, has passed away. His funeral will be held on June 24 at the Anastaseos Cemetery in Keratsini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE Chief Presents Greek Tourism Strategy to Opposition ND by GTP editing team 21 June 2017 by GTP editing team 21 June 2017 Challenges, goals and strategy were the focus of talks between Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos and opposition New Democracy party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greek, Turkish PMs Seek Harmony, Mutual Benefits by GTP editing team 20 June 2017 by GTP editing team 20 June 2017 Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that smooth relations with Greece hinge on an EU promise to ensure visa-free travel within Schengen for Turkish nationals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives SEGAS, Attica Region Team Up to Promote Fitness, Sports Tourism by GTP editing team 19 June 2017 by GTP editing team 19 June 2017 Encouraging mass participation in sports and promoting Attica as a sports destination are at the center of an agreement between SEGAS and the Attica Region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Submits Candidacy for UNWTO Executive Council Position by GTP editing team 8 June 2017 by GTP editing team 8 June 2017 Greece has submitted its application to occupy one of the seats allocated to the Executive Council of the UNWTO for the years 2018 – 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Condemns Double Terror Attack in London by GTP editing team 4 June 2017 by GTP editing team 4 June 2017 Greece has condemned the incidents that took place late Saturday on London Bridge and at Borough Market in the United Kingdom that left seven people dead and at least 48 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Alexia Kotsi & Grigoris Stamatopoulos, Funkmartini by GTP editing team 26 May 2017 by GTP editing team 26 May 2017 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces the founders of Funkmartini, an online booking platform for beauty services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Decries Deadly Manchester Strike, ISIS Claims Responsibility by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Greece has condemned a deadly terrorist attack that took place on the night of Monday, May 22, at the Manchester Arena in the UK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Preveza Meet to Bring Tourism Issues to the Table by GTP editing team 12 May 2017 by GTP editing team 12 May 2017 Deputy prefects and local administration decision-makers, will meet on May 12 in Preveza for the 4th conference on the “Utilization of NSRF programs for Tourism Development”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Diaspora Greeks to Gain Access to Cheaper Medical Services via New Portal by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 The Greek Health Tourism Confederation is offering Diaspora Greeks from New York and Montreal the option to access medical services in Greece at a friendlier cost via vitabooking.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Applauds Emmanuel Macron for French Presidency Win by GTP editing team 7 May 2017 by GTP editing team 7 May 2017 “Emmanuel Macron’s victory is a breath for France and for the whole of Europe,” Greek PM Alexis Tsipras tweeted following France’s election result. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc US State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert by GTP editing team 2 May 2017 by GTP editing team 2 May 2017 The US State Department issued a “Europe Travel Alert” for American citizens, informing them on the “continued threat of terrorist attacks”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail