Destinations news ACB Launches New Promo Video Of Greek Capital by GTP editing team 1 September 2012 by GTP editing team 1 September 2012 The first promotional video that showcases the conference tourism product of Athens was launched recently by the Athens Convention Bureau (ACB) and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Efforts To Place Thessaloniki On The World Tourism Map by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 The need for cooperation between organizations, museums and institutions to achieve the better promotion of Thessaloniki domestically and abroad was underlined at a recent tourism conference organized by the Thessaloniki … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements Helexpo Teams Up With ARTION For 28th Philoxenia by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 Following 27 years in the field of travel trade shows, Helexpo will organize this year’s Philoxenia international tourism exhibition with conference and event organizer ARTION. The aim is to highlight … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece Attracts Conference Interest After Elections by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 An interest in holding international conferences in Greece has been recorded following a sudden increase in cancellations in May due to the political and economic instability of the country, Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews ARTION Brings WACS Congress To Greek Capital by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 Greece will establish its prominent position in the international gastronomic scene and introduce its cuisine, culture and traditions, as, in less than four years, Athens will be the first European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements SETE Conference To Focus On Promotion Company by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 “Marketing Greece,” the public-private marketing company that will aim to promote Greek tourism on an international level, will be the key topic of discussion at the Association of Greek Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality European Hotel Managers Informed On Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 Greece’s challenges and the difficulties faced by Greek citizens and the tourism industry were among the topics analyzed at the 39th European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) Annual General Meeting held … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements Greek “Green” Hotels To Tour Europe This Fall by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 Greek hotels, accredited by the “Green Key” program for 2012, will be presented to seven European countries this fall via a promotional campaign scheduled to run October 2012-April 2013. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Cruise Update: Cabotage Lifted In Greece, But More To Be Done by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 State protectionism is a stumbling block that discourages the potential growth of Greece’s sea tourism, according to heads of international cruise sector bodies, senior officials from Greece’s port authorities and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2012 Sends Confident Message by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 by GTP editing team 1 July 2012 The 23rd Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition held 4-8 June, displayed a positive image of Greece and sent a strong message to the world at large that Greek shipowning remains a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Regional Airports Privatization Discussed At Conference by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 The privatization process of regional airports was presented last month during the seventh “Aviation: Present and Future” conference held at the Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Ministry in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE German Tour Operators On Low Bookings To Greece by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 A 30-percent-drop forecast for bookings was made last month for this tourism season by Greek tourism professionals, during a workshop held by Germany’s leading travel industry media group FVW Mediengruppe … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens To Host Chef Congress In 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 Athens was selected to host the 37th World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Congress in May 2016. This will be the first time the international congress will be held in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE European Commission Offers Suggestions For Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 by GTP editing team 1 June 2012 European Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship Antonio Tajani recently underlined the importance of providing support to small and medium-sized Greek enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings NEXUS, 1st International Alternative Tourism Exhibition by GTP editing team 1 May 2012 by GTP editing team 1 May 2012 Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis and Reverend Dodonis Chrysostomos cut the inauguration ribbon of NEXUS, the 1st International Alternative Tourism Exhibition, held 29 March-1 April at the Mediterranean … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements Peloponnese In The Spotlight At Second ARGO Black Sea Tourism Forum by GTP editing team 1 May 2012 by GTP editing team 1 May 2012 Tourism professionals from the Black Sea Member States will gain first hand insights and knowledge on the most representative and innovative Peloponnese tourism products and have the opportunity to hold … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Schengen Visa Regime Topic Of Debate In Athens by GTP editing team 1 May 2012 by GTP editing team 1 May 2012 “The commission is looking into the issue of long waiting lines to obtain a visa, but also member states do not put their money where their mouths are as they … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Is Next Stop For Online Tourism Roadshow by GTP editing team 1 April 2012 by GTP editing team 1 April 2012 The E-Tourism Seminar Roadshow has announced the city of Thessaloniki as its next stop in a series of practical, affordable and world-class online tourism seminars for Greek tourism professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ACB Presents New Strategy For Conference Tourism by GTP editing team 1 April 2012 by GTP editing team 1 April 2012 The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency recently presented the Athens Convention Bureau’s (ACB) new action plan and membership package for 2012-2013 and invited Greek enterprises involved directly or indirectly … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens To Welcome Leading German Tour Operators Next Month by GTP editing team 1 April 2012 by GTP editing team 1 April 2012 Germany’s leading travel industry media group FVW Mediengruppe will hold its annual workshop in Athens next month and give Greek hoteliers the opportunity to discuss strategies to strengthen the tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
