Culture Commission Promoting Cultural Heritage for Cohesive, Resilient Europe by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 The European Commission has announced the first-ever “European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage” aimed at safeguarding and promoting Europe’s cultural heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Goes Viral via ‘Wanderlust Greece’ Digital Campaign by GTP editing team 4 December 2018 by GTP editing team 4 December 2018 The city of Thessaloniki is the new addition to the “Wanderlust Greece” digital campaign, which explores Greece and reveals its “secrets” to the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s Dry Stone Walling Art Included on UNESCO’s Heritage List by GTP editing team 3 December 2018 by GTP editing team 3 December 2018 The art of dry stone walling, practiced in Greece among other countries, has been included on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Workshop Looks Into Cinema Tourism, Filming in Greece by Maria Paravantes 29 November 2018 by Maria Paravantes 29 November 2018 More than 150 cinematography professionals recently gathered in Athens to participate in an open discussion on ways Greece can promote its locations for filming purposes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Come for the Theater, Stay for the Epirus Experience by Maria Paravantes 26 November 2018 by Maria Paravantes 26 November 2018 Offering the best of all (travel) worlds, Epirus is a dream come true for those restless souls who simply want it all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Marine Environment Cooperation Network Sets Out to Keep Greek Seas Clean by GTP editing team 22 November 2018 by GTP editing team 22 November 2018 The newly-established Marine Environment Cooperation Network in Greece, which consists of 28 local groups and associations, is launching a plastic-free campaign as its first activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Funding Fresh Ideas to Brighten Up City Life by GTP editing team 21 November 2018 by GTP editing team 21 November 2018 Under the POLI² project, the Municipality of Athens is inviting all to submit their plans on how to improve the city’s neighborhoods. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santo Maris Oia Raises Environmental Awareness of Santorini Students by GTP editing team 21 November 2018 by GTP editing team 21 November 2018 Santo Maris Oia successfully completed the first year of an innovative environmental program, which aimed to raise awareness among high school students on Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Young Greeks of Attica Show Support to California Wildfire Victims by GTP editing team 19 November 2018 by GTP editing team 19 November 2018 “I feel you California!” say the young Greeks of fire-stricken Attica areas, showing their support to the young victims of the tragic California fires. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP ASTA: Greek Tourism Ministry Most Supportive in the World by GTP editing team 13 November 2018 by GTP editing team 13 November 2018 The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has lauded Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura for her support in promoting tourism and fostering ties between Greece and the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and China Meet Through Travel, Culture, Music by GTP editing team 9 November 2018 by GTP editing team 9 November 2018 Musicians from China are exploring Greece through a unique cultural journey as part of the “2018 Meet Greece Music Journey” initiative. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Bike Network to Link City Center with the Coast by GTP editing team 5 November 2018 by GTP editing team 5 November 2018 Cycling lovers will be able to ride across Athens to the coast after municipal authorities said the city will soon have a full bike network in place. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Ancient Theaters of Epirus: A Doorway to the Full Travel Experience by Maria Paravantes 5 November 2018 by Maria Paravantes 5 November 2018 The Epirus Region launched over the weekend its new tourism product and branding concept – the Ancient Theaters of Epirus cultural route. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability ‘Athens & Partners’ Announce €15m Plan to Boost Tourism in Greek Capital by Nikos Krinis 2 November 2018 by Nikos Krinis 2 November 2018 The Municipality of Athens, SETE, AEGEAN and Athens Airport have joined forces to establish the Greek capital as a top European destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives DiscoverEU: Free Tickets Available for 18-year-olds to Travel Around Europe by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 As of November 29, 18-year-olds in the EU can apply for a free ticket to travel around Europe between April 15 and October 31, 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Yoleni’s: New Meeting Point for Greek Startup Community by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 The Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomy Center in Athens has been announced as the meeting point of the “START your night UP” series of events, organized by Envolve Entrepreneurship for startup entrepreneurs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture #savekaikia Campaign Launched to Stop EU-funded Destruction of Traditional Greek Boats by GTP editing team 5 October 2018 by GTP editing team 5 October 2018 The South Aegean Region is launching the #savekaikia campaign in an aim to safeguard the seafaring heritage of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Greece-Russia Year of Tourism’ to Wrap Up in Athens in November by GTP editing team 4 October 2018 by GTP editing team 4 October 2018 The official closing ceremony of the “Greece-Russia Year of Tourism 2017-2018” initiative will be held in Athens in November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Marks World Animal Day with Call for Love by GTP editing team 4 October 2018 by GTP editing team 4 October 2018 On occasion of World Animal Day, the Athens Municipality invites animal lovers to step forward and adopt one of 26 strays through its animal welfare program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WWF Rings Alarm Bells Over Gas and Oil Exploration in Greece, Calls for Action by GTP editing team 3 October 2018 by GTP editing team 3 October 2018 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched a campaign to raise awareness and support against oil and gas exploitation, which it says will have tragic repercussions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail