Air Travel Lufthansa Group to Reduce Flight Capacity By Up to 25% Due to Coronavirus by GTP editing team 28 February 2020 by GTP editing team 28 February 2020 Lufthansa Group expects to reduce the number of its short- and medium-haul flights by up to 25 percent during the next weeks, due to the spread of the coronavirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News AKS Hotels Group Sponsors 12th EEFAM Pharmaceutical Conference in Athens by GTP editing team 28 February 2020 by GTP editing team 28 February 2020 AKS Hotels, a leading Greek hospitality group, was the sponsor of the 12th Greek Pharmaceutical Marketing Association (EEFAM) conference held recently in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Greek Tourism Ministry Closely Monitoring Coronavirus Situation by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2020 The Tourism Ministry has one of the main roles in a crisis management team set up to monitor the coronavirus situation in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Cancels All Carnival Events Due to Coronavirus by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 The latest coronavirus cases recorded in Greece, forced health authorities to cancel all carnival festivities scheduled for the three-day weekend ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Be My Guest’ Brand Expands in Athens Short-term Rental Property Market by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2020 Greek company NIMARIS IKE is expanding its activity in Athens’ short-term rental market after first opening the “Be My Guest” boutique hotel in the Greek capital’s Thissio district in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU to Reset Flight Compensation Rules, Say Consumer Groups by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 EU authorities are planning to re-examine the Commission’s Flight Compensation Regulation to the benefit of airline companies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy HOTREC: EU Digital Rules Ensure Fair Play for Travel and Accommodation by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 HOTREC, the umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés in Europe, has welcomed a series of EU measures on digital policy that aim to ensure a balanced and fair market, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Skiathos Airport Shortlisted for Most Scenic Approach to Landing – Vote by March 15 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 Skiathos Airport is among the nominees for PrivateFly’s 2020 Scenic Airports awards, which are won by airports that offer the most stunning approach to landing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Astypalea’s Kallichoron Hotel Wins Gold at Responsible Business Awards 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel, located on the Greek island of Astypalea, was honored for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program at the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Miraggio Kassandra Run 2020 in Halkidiki Set for October by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 The five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, for the second year is organizing the Half Marathon Miraggio Kassandra Run event, which will take place in Halkidiki, on October 11. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Louis Hotels Adds New Five-star Property to Crete Portfolio by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 Louis Hotels has added the five-star Asterion Suites & Spa to its portfolio of properties on the island of Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Utopia Ermou: Hospitality and Perfection Unite in Athens by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 Set in the center of the Greek capital, the Athens Utopia Ermou hotel looks to live up to what its name promises: that it is a place of ideal perfection … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Gov’t Act Lays Out Urgent Coronavirus Measures by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 Greece’s first coronavirus case was reported in Thessaloniki, following the country’s announced emergency response measures, which includes the right to impose controls at all of the country’s entry and exit … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy UNWTO: Excessive Coronavirus Measures May Hurt Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 The UNWTO has warned that taking excessive health measures to face the coronavirus outbreak may lead to negative repercussions on tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Tourism Body SETE Calls for Calm as Greece Confirms First Coronavirus Case by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 “In the coming months, Greece is expected to welcome more than 30 million visitors, and calmness, coordination and cooperation is needed,” SETE said in regards to the coronavirus outbreak. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News EMST OPEN: Athens Welcomes Greece’s New Modern Art Museum by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2020 The much-awaited National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens will open to the public on February 28 with free admission for the whole month of March. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Moves Ahead with Major Graffiti Cleanup Drive by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 The City of Athens is moving ahead with a graffiti cleanup project after the completion of works on the Pedion tou Areos Park. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Thessaloniki’s Porto Palace Hotel Receives Green Key Sustainability Label by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 The Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has received the Green Key label for its sustainable practices and eco-friendly hospitality services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SWOT Now Manages the Aria Estate Suites & Spa in Mani by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 SWOT has taken over the management of the Aria Estate Suites & Spa, a luxury property in the Peloponnese, set to open its doors in April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Tourism Minister: Greece Calls for Calm in Covid-19 Health Crisis by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said the coronavirus outbreak requires levelheadedness and added that Greece must be ready for all possible scenarios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail