Niche markets Rhodes Launches Event To Attract Gay Tourism by GTP editing team 9 April 2013 by GTP editing team 9 April 2013 A group of citizens on Greek island Rhodes have launched an initiative to add one more LGBT destination on Greece’s tourism map away from clichés, stereotypes and prejudices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece To Approach Gay Market This Week At 33rd Fitur Expo by GTP editing team 28 January 2013 by GTP editing team 28 January 2013 Hotels located in over 10 Greek destinations will be presented and promoted this year in the Gay & Lesbian segment at the 33rd Fitur International Tourism Trade Fair to be … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greek Thermal Springs Under Discussion by GTP editing team 4 December 2012 by GTP editing team 4 December 2012 The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to simplify procedures for the certification of Greek thermal springs in accordance to the relevant EU directive, it was announced today, Tuesday, 4 December. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Hotel Chamber Presents Study On Medical Tourism by GTP editing team 20 November 2012 by GTP editing team 20 November 2012 The development and promotion of an integrated network of medical services for foreign visitors at a local level through the launch of pilot programs in Lasithi, Rhodes, Santorini, Athens, Thessaloniki … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Targets Medical Tourism by GTP editing team 18 October 2012 by GTP editing team 18 October 2012 A bill that will put an end to legal uncertainties and cover any gaps that hinder the development of medical tourism in Greece should be completed by the end of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece among most popular Gay Tourism hotspots for 2013 by GTP editing team 10 September 2012 by GTP editing team 10 September 2012 “Talk of the Eurozone crisis has not deterred LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) travelers who have pushed Greece up the rankings to appear in the top ten most desired … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets HATTA On Museum And Archaeological Site Setbacks by GTP editing team 1 September 2012 by GTP editing team 1 September 2012 “As always, HATTA will assist in the effort to improve the (country’s) tourism product and for the qualitative improvement of tourism services, especially in the sensitive field of culture,” the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements Thessaloniki Promoted As Sports Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 by GTP editing team 1 August 2012 Thessaloniki will show its sports tourism potential next summer, as it will host the 12th FIMBA World Maxibasketball Championship, scheduled for 12-21 July 2013. The event will be held under … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Religious Tourism To Be Promoted In Greece by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis recently presented the conclusions of a report on the development and promotion of religious and pilgrimage tourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives HATTA Participates In School Tourism Initiative by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 “The international and Greek student community is a huge ‘reservoir’ from which Greek regions could draw visitors from throughout the academic year,” Yiorgos Telonis, president of Hellenic Association of Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece Promoted Via Gay Segment At FITUR 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 Santorini, Chalkidiki, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Paros, Folegandros, Crete and Andros were introduced last month as destinations with ideal hotels for gay and lesbian tourists at this year’s international tourism trade fair … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki City Open To Gay Travelers by GTP editing team 1 January 2012 by GTP editing team 1 January 2012 Homo Evolution’s Nikos Sofianos (marketing director), Giannis Papagiannopoulos (president) and Simon Vasiliadis (project manager) with IGLTA Ambassador to Greece, Orhideea Rosu, at the gay tourism and entrepreneurship conference held recently … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Opens To Influential Gay Community by GTP editing team 1 January 2012 by GTP editing team 1 January 2012 “Thessaloniki is a city that does not discriminate and is friendly to all who wish to visit,” Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris said at a recent conference on gay tourism and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Chalkidiki Hoteliers Approach Gay Travel Market by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 The Halkidiki Hotel Association recently organized a four-day fam trip to Chalkidiki and Thessaloniki for gay German journalists in an attempt to approach the gay travel market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Religious Tourism Expo To Kick Off In Spring 2012 by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 Greek tourism will be promoted in Athens this coming spring via the uniqueness of Greece’s natural beauty, significant cultural wealth and deep religious tradition at Nexus, the first International Cultural, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Falls Out Of Favor With Gay Tourists by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 “Gay and lesbian tourists, who for years flocked to the islands of Mykonos and Lesbos, have removed Greece from their list of favorite destinations because of discrimination,” a survey by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Lacks In Medical Tourism Despite Potential by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 by GTP editing team 1 October 2011 Medical tourism has been a fast growing sector worldwide over the last 15 years and while Greece has potential to compete in the rapidly growing ‘middle market’ of medical tourism, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Diving Festival Kicks Off This Month On Kalymnos by GTP editing team 1 July 2011 by GTP editing team 1 July 2011 Kalymnos, the sponge diver’s island in the Dodekanissos complex, will become the meeting point for free diving fans this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Gay Tourism Promoted By Greek Private Sector by GTP editing team 1 May 2011 by GTP editing team 1 May 2011 “Athens has the potential to become a tourism destination for gay travelers because the city has places for them to go but, for them to stay several days here, advertising … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Makes Slight Attempt To Attract Gay Market by GTP editing team 1 May 2011 by GTP editing team 1 May 2011 “Athens Rainbow Week could be a magnet for gay tourists abroad with the appropriate exposure and promotion of the event, from both international media and travel agencies/tour operators but we … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
