Destinations news Projects Totaling €2.83 Billion Announced for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region by GTP editing team 4 October 2024 by GTP editing team 4 October 2024 Greece’s prime minister has announced projects totaling 2.83 billion euros for the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview: Sabre’s Richard Addey Shares Insights on Enhancing Travel Experiences with AI by Nikos Krinis 4 October 2024 by Nikos Krinis 4 October 2024 Sabre’s Richard Addey will discuss AI innovations and hotel attachment rates at ABTA’s 2024 Travel Convention at Costa Navarino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investment & infrastructure Growthfund: New Investment Fund in Greece to Support Green Transition, Digitalization by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 Growthfund, the national fund of Greece, has announced the establishment of a new dedicated fund aimed at investing in the country’s key economic sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Appoints Richard Viner as Head of UK & Ireland Corporate Account by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 With experience from Expedia, Egencia, and TravelPerk, Richard Viner will bring his industry knowledge to Sabre’s multi-source content strategy, driving innovation in corporate travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise MedCruise Appoints Theodora Riga as President for 2024-2027 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 Theodora Riga, the Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Strategic Communications at the Port of Thessaloniki, was elected as the new president of MedCruise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Appoints Τwo Global Brand Presidents to Fortify Brand Leadership by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 Benoît Racle and Jean-Yves Minet join Accor to drive the hospitality company into a new era of growth and innovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Dimitris Fragakis Appointed Chairman of ‘New Metropolitan Attica’ Development Organization by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 Attica Region Governor Nikos Hardalias appointed Dimitris Fragakis as chairman of the “New Metropolitan Attica” regional development organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments New Greek National Tourism Organization Secretary General Assumes Duties by GTP editing team 8 August 2024 by GTP editing team 8 August 2024 In his first Board meeting, GNTO’s new secretary general, Andreas Fiorentinos, emphasized the organization’s readiness to address tourism challenges through expertise and collaboration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ambassadors Greece and UAE Discuss Tourism Investment Potential by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented tourism investment opportunities in Greece to the UAE Ambassador in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek National Tourism Organization Gets New Secretary General: Andreas Fiorentinos by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Andreas Fiorentinos has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview: Revitup’s Dimosthenis Sdrolias Navigates the Future of Performance Marketing in the Tourism Sector by Nikos Krinis 29 July 2024 by Nikos Krinis 29 July 2024 Revitup’s Dimosthenis Sdrolias shares his expertise on the latest trends and challenges in online advertising. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Sparti Archaeological Museum Secures National Funding by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek authorities have allocated some 32.7 million euros for the construction of a new archaeological museum in Sparti in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Antirrio Fortress to Undergo Major Accessibility Upgrades to Welcome All Visitors by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The Antirrio Fortress in western Greece will undergo comprehensive upgrades to improve accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges and visual impairments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments European Parliament: Greek MEP Elected to Lead Committee on Transport and Tourism by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 New Democracy (ND) MEP Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi was elected Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Minister Works Closely with Local Authorities on Crete by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to position Rethymno, Crete, as a leading sustainable tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis Resigns by GTP editing team 15 July 2024 by GTP editing team 15 July 2024 Dimitris Fragakis resigned from his position as Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments ECTAA: Frank Oostdam Reelected President of Europe’s Travel Agents, Tour Operators by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 Frank Oostdam, from the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR), was reelected as president of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) for the 2024-2026 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Congress Organizer CONVIN Welcomes New VP Georgia Menti by GTP editing team 11 June 2024 by GTP editing team 11 June 2024 CONVIN SA, a professional congress organizer in Greece, has announced the return of Georgia Menti in her new role as Vice President. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Loutraki Tourism Organization Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 The Loutraki Tourism Organization has announced its new Board of Directors following an election process conducted among its members. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Effie Moskofoglou: ‘Wrapsody Brings Hotel Brands to Life Through Creative Storytelling’ by Nikos Krinis 15 May 2024 by Nikos Krinis 15 May 2024 In the fast-paced world of modern hotel construction, new hoteliers often struggle to maintain a clear branding strategy — and this is where Wrapsody steps in. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail