athens City of Athens Joins Call for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece by Maria Paravantes 25 February 2020 by Maria Paravantes 25 February 2020 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is backing a city council decision to send a letter to the British government calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kythera is Greece’s First Small Island to Develop Via Ferrata Trail Network by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 Kythera has become Greece’s first small island to develop a “via ferrata”, a special network of trails that combines hiking with canyoning and climbing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athenian Montaza Hotel Opens its Doors in the Greek Capital by Nikos Krinis 25 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 25 February 2020 The Athenian Montaza Hotel, located on Syngrou Avenue in Athens, will officially debut on Friday, February 28, with a grand opening celebration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines Christens New Kydon Palace Ferry by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 Minoan Lines christened its new cruise ferry, Kydon Palace, at the port of Souda in Chania, Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates HATTA: Greece’s Travel Agents Association Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies’ (HATTA) has announced its new Board of Directors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Corfu’s Joy Cruises Announces Upgrade of its Fleet by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 Joy Cruises, a daily cruises provider based on the island of Corfu, has announced plans to proceed with a strategic renovation plan for 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece on Heightened Alert for Coronavirus After Italy Infections by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 Greece is intensifying precautionary measures after the coronavirus spread to neighboring Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Cracks Down on Illegal Airbnb Activities by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 Short-term rental operators who fail to declare their properties by February 28 will be faced with stiff penalties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece – Egypt Join Forces Against Antiquities Smuggling by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 Greece and Egypt have agreed to boost efforts in the area of culture with a primary focus on jointly addressing the illegal trade of antiquities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel European Tourism Sector Calls for Solidarity and Support to China by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the European tourism sector offers a message of solidarity and support to China and also urges an evidence-based approach to travel restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN: No Rebooking Fees Until March 20 Due to Coronavirus by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 AEGEAN will not apply rebooking fees until March 20 to passengers that wish to reschedule their travel plans due to the coronavirus outbreak. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athenaeum Eridanus Hotel Unveils Brand New Rooftop Restaurant and Bar by Eleftheria Pantziou 24 February 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 24 February 2020 The Athenaeum Eridanus Hotel, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Gazi in Athens, has unveiled its brand new rooftop restaurant & bar. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates RateHawk Delivers Strong Q4 2019 Results in Greece by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 RateHawk, an online booking tool for travel professionals, recently announced its commercial results for Greece, for the fourth quarter of 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Booking Management Company ‘Upgraded’ Steps in to Assist Hospitality Professionals by Nikos Krinis 24 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 24 February 2020 Upgraded, a Greek hospitality reservations management company, has stepped in to help small hotels better manage their reservations and have a more attractive online image. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ENG Adv. - Hotels: The Best Places to Stay in Greece Grace Mykonos: The Best of Both Worlds on the Island of Mykonos by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 Looking for the perfect combination of fun and tranquility on the island of Mykonos? Grace Mykonos is the choice for you. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Acropolis to Get New Disabled-friendly Elevator by Summer by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 The Acropolis in Athens is set to get a new lift by summer after the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) approved plans for the completion of the project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Governor Pledges to Support Attica Gastronomic Tourism Drive by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 Promoting Greek products and the Mediterranean Diet is the best way to develop gastronomic tourism in Attica, according to the region’s governor, George Patoulis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Norwegian Spirit Cruise Ship to Homeport in Piraeus, Greece, for First Time by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line will homeport its all-new Norwegian Spirit ship for the first time in Piraeus, Greece, beginning in April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aria Hotels Adds ‘Liodentra’ Guesthouse to Peloponnese Portfolio by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 Aria Hotels has added the traditional “Liodentra” Guesthouse to its portfolio of properties in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre’s Sean Menke to Headline ITB Convention 2020 with Keynote Interview by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 Sabre President and CEO Sean Menke will participate in a keynote interview at the ITB Convention that will take place during ITB Berlin 2020 on March 5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail