Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Examining Full Lift of Banking Restrictions by GTP editing team 6 August 2019 by GTP editing team 6 August 2019 The Greek government is reportedly expected to lift all banking restrictions – in place since June 2015 – in the coming fall. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Minister Calls for Immediate Inspections to Swimming Pools in Greek Hotels by GTP editing team 6 August 2019 by GTP editing team 6 August 2019 Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis has ordered the increase of inspections at swimming pools that operate in tourist accommodation units in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marriott Opens New Autograph Collection Hotel ‘Aegon Mykonos’ in Greece by Nikos Krinis 6 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 6 August 2019 Aegon Mykonos, an Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott International, recently opened its doors on the Greek island of Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Gov’t Re-examines Airbnb Law, to Tighten Measures in Autumn by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 The Greek government, as of autumn, plans to introduce a series of new regulations regarding Airbnb-style rentals in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek PM Sets Out Culture Ministry Agenda with Ambitious Projects by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 The Greek government’s priority is to link culture with tourism and sport, according to Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Scoot to Add 16 Airbus A321neos to Fleet to Support Growth Plans by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 Aiming to support growth plans, Scoot has announced the introduction of 16 brand-new A321neo aircraft into its fleet. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kyniska Hotels Select Nelios’ Digital Marketing Strategies to Boost Sales by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 by GTP editing team 5 August 2019 Aiming to boost their direct sales and increase revenue, the Kyniska hotels in the Peloponnese have partnered with Greek digital marketing company Nelios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greek Police to Patrol Tourist Attractions and Metro in Athens by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 Greek police officers will patrol Athens’ tourist attractions and metro stations, to increase the feelings of safety of the city’s residents and tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI’s CEO Confirms Interest in Greece as Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 Travel giant TUI has confirmed its confidence in Greece as a tourism destination and is interested in further developing its presence in the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Briefs Development Minister on Pending Tourism Issues by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 Aiming to resolve pending issues involving the Greek tourism sector, the Development and Investments Ministry has launched a dialogue with the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Nikki Beach’ Opens New Luxury Resort & Spa on Santorini by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 Global luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand Nikki Beach has expanded to the island of Santorini, with the opening of a new luxury resort and spa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Wizz Air Promotes Thessaloniki as a City Break Destination by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 Hungarian low cost carrier Wizz Air is promoting Thessaloniki – one of its destinations in Greece – as an ideal choice for city break travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Turkish Airlines Connects Athens with Pointe-Noir in Congo by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 Turkish Airlines has added Pointe-Noire, the Republic of Congo’s second biggest city, to its flight network as its 58th destination in Africa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotelistas: Tailor-made Services, Business Solutions Designed to Boost Profit of Hoteliers by Eleftheria Pantziou 2 August 2019 by Eleftheria Pantziou 2 August 2019 Hotelistas, a company that offers sales and consulting management solutions, began operations in Greece to assist hoteliers maximize their profits. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mykonos’ Aphrodite Beach Resort Promotes Cultural Tourism Through Art Exhibition by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 The Aphrodite Beach Resort on Mykonos is promoting Greek cultural tourism through its art venue, created in collaboration with the RESTART Contemporary Art Platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Stray Dog Adoption Event to be Held in Messinia by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 An event dedicated to the protection and adoption of stray dogs will be held during September 27-29 at Costa Navarino in Messinia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Sees 40 New Accommodation Units Open in First Half of 2019 by GTP editing team 1 August 2019 by GTP editing team 1 August 2019 Athens welcomed at least 40 new accommodation units in the first half of 2019, according to a recent GBR Consulting report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Angela Gerekou Appointed New President of the Greek National Tourism Organization by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 Angela Gerekou has been appointed as the new president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), according to an announcement by the Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Expects to Bring 3 Million Tourists to Greece in 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 With Greece ranking among its two most important destinations for travel in 2019, TUI expects to bring more than 3 million customers to the country this year from all across … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Selected as Filming Location for Chinese Travel Show by GTP editing team 1 August 2019 by GTP editing team 1 August 2019 The Greek islands of Santorini and Kefallonia were selected as locations for the filming of two episodes of the popular Chinese travel TV show, “Slow life: Feel the world”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail