Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Announces Interest Subsidy Scheme on Loans for Thomas Cook-affected Businesses by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 Greek businesses affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook can apply to receive loans at subsidized interest rates, according to the Ministry of Development and Investment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Airbnb Remains 100% Committed to Partnering with Cities by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 Airbnb says it remains 100 percent committed to partnering with cities, following the ruling of the EU’s highest court, which rejected a French hotels association suit against the home sharing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Police Seize Head of Ancient Kouros Statue in Nemea by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 The head of an Ancient Kouros statue was recently confiscated by the Attica Security Division of Cultural Heritage and Antiquities Department. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Takes Delivery of its First A320neo Aircraft by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 Greece’s AEGEAN has taken delivery of its first state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo aircraft. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aer Lingus Adds Direct Dublin – Rhodes Route for Summer 2020 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 Ireland’s Aer Lingus has announced its first direct route from Dublin to the island of Rhodes in Greece, taking off in May 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Creta Maris Crowned Environmental Champion by TUI by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has been recognized as one of the “greenest” and top-quality resorts by receiving two distinctions from leading tourism group TUI. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens’ Life Gallery Hotel Blows Out 15 Candles in Style by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 The Life Gallery athens hotel in Ecali celebrated its 15th anniversary with a grand party that included an outstanding music program and a motorcycle display. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France Orders More New-generation A350s to Replace A380 Aircraft by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 Air France has ordered 10 Airbus A350-900s to replace the Airbus A380s currently in operation and which are to be retired between now and the end of 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Festive Events & Activities at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 by GTP editing team 23 December 2019 Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens invites its guests and the public to a program of events and activities to celebrate the festive season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality STR Study: Greece Debt Crisis Impact on Hospitality by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 The hospitality sector in Greece managed to withstand during the economic crisis that gripped the country in 2009, according to a study by STR. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greek Decision to Remove Thessaloniki Metro Station Finds Triggers Uproar by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 The decision to transfer a section of an ancient Roman road discovered during excavation works for Thessaloniki’s metro, has triggered the angered reaction of archaeologists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Lampsa: High Expectations for New Luxury Hotel in Athens by Nikos Krinis 20 December 2019 by Nikos Krinis 20 December 2019 Greek hospitality group Lampsa Hellenic Hotels has high expectations for its new five-star Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery, which will open its doors in central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Goldair Strengthens Market Presence with New Activities by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 The Goldair Group has announced plans to further expand its activities in tourism, rail freight transport and logistics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Kalamata Pays Tribute to Olive Oil with Music, Nutrition, Know-how by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 The potential of extra virgin olive oil, Greece’s most prized product and export, was featured during a tribute event held recently in Kalamata, marking World Olive Oil Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair to Launch New Corfu – Prague Route for Summer 2020 by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 Ryanair will launch a new service connecting Corfu with Prague in summer 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards CIFFT: ‘Seize the Moment’ by Santo Maris Oia Among World’s Best Tourism Films by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 “Seize the Moment”, the official video of the Santo Maris Oia hotel, has been included among the world’s best tourism films at the Grand Prix CIFFT Circuit 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Minoan Lines’ Successful Performance Makes it a ‘True Leader’ by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 by GTP editing team 20 December 2019 Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has, once again, been announced a “True Leader” at ICAP Group’s annual awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality EU Court Rules Against French Hoteliers’ Airbnb Claim by Maria Paravantes 19 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 19 December 2019 The EU’s highest court has rejected a French hotels association suit against Airbnb, ruling that the home-sharing platform is not required to hold a real estate agent’s licence in order … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation Safety: 115 Airlines Banned from EU Skies by GTP editing team 19 December 2019 by GTP editing team 19 December 2019 A total of 115 airlines are banned from EU skies, according to the EU Air Safety List that was updated recently by the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa: Reduced Catering Onboard Flights Due to Strike by GTP editing team 19 December 2019 by GTP editing team 19 December 2019 Lufthansa will not be able to provide its regular variety of beverages and meals on December 19, due to a strike called by the Verdi trade union at the group’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail