Event News NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Supports ‘The Good Ride’ for the Kids by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 The NJV Athens Plaza hotel hosted an impressive lineup of Porsche cars for “The Good Ride”, a charity event that aims to support children in need. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece: New Relief Actions for Thomas Cook-affected Businesses by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 Relief measures were announced for Greek tourism businesses affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates EIB, Greek Banks Launch Infrastructure Fund to Back Business by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 EIB and four Greek banks will participate in a 650-million-euro infrastructure program, aimed at identifying new high-impact investment projects in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hoteliers Troubled about Slow Jan-Aug Performance by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 Hoteliers in Thessaloniki are concerned about a decline in overnight stays recorded in the first eight months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece’s Cruise Tourism Expected to Gain Momentum by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 With Greece’s 2019 cruise figures surpassing those of the previous year, the Greek Tourism Ministry is optimistic regarding the prospects for 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel Announces €60m Hotel Upgrade Scheme by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 Greek hospitality giant Grecotel Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of a new 60-million-euro investment program in third-generation hotel units. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelport and Singapore Airlines Deepen NDC Collaboration by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 Travelport announced a closer collaboration with Singapore Airlines on the carrier’s NDC standard programme, known as “KrisConnect”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Aims to Fill ‘Gap’ Thomas Cook Left in Greek Hotels by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 TUI is looking to pick up the pieces from the collapse of Thomas Cook, which left behind thousands of stranded tourists and lost hotel bookings in many countries, including Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Thomas Cook Casts Shadow Over World Tourism Day for Greek Professionals by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 Thomas Cook’s recent collapse prevented Greece’s tourism bodies from being in a celebratory mood on World Tourism Day 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ellinair Adds Vnukovo, Russia, to its Destination Roster by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 Ellinair, a Mouzenidis Group airline, has added a new Russian destination to its roster after entering a deal with Vnukovo International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Announces New Athens – Toulouse Route for 2020 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 Ryanair has announced a new Athens route to Toulouse, France, with a twice-weekly service commencing in March 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises to Debut in Adriatic in 2020 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 Celestyal Cruises next year will set sail in the Adriatic for the first time with its new 7-night “Romantic Adriatic” itinerary, as part of its 2020-2021 schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Kalamaki Beach Resort Supports 9th Corinth Canal SUP Crossing Event by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 The Kalamaki Beach Resort was among the supporters of the 9th Corinth Canal SUP Crossing 2019, a major sports event held annually in Corinth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Thomas Cook Backlash: Greek Hoteliers Call for Relief Measures by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers estimates that hotels across Greece will face losses of 200 million euros as a result of Thomas Cook’s collapse and calls on the government to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Thomas Cook Collapse: Useful Info for Hoteliers, Tourists in Greece by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry released information for hotels in Greece that are hosting Thomas Cook customers from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Hotels Chief: Biggest Challenge 2020 Gap After Thomas Cook’s Demise by Maria Paravantes 26 September 2019 by Maria Paravantes 26 September 2019 Greek hospitality stakeholders must work together to address the consequences Thomas Cook’s collapse will have on tourism next year, says HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Gov’t Lays Groundwork for Advanced Tourism Education by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry is preparing the groundwork for the upgrade of the tourism education system in view of the sector’s robust performance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Port Upgrade Blueprint Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 A revised master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port has been approved by Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flights to Athens After 18 Years by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 Ethiopian Airlines, after 18 years, will resume thrice weekly service to the city of Athens in Greece, effective December 13. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Excite Holidays Celebrates Entrance in Athens Market by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2019 Excite Holidays, a travel technology platform for travel agents, introduced its services to Greek market players at its first event in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail