Company updates Louis Group’s ‘Nausicaa Beach’ Welcomes Summer Guests to Cyprus by GTP editing team 15 July 2019 by GTP editing team 15 July 2019 The Nausicaa Beach in Protaras, a member of Louis Hotels, has opened its doors to offer memorable summer holidays to visitors of Cyprus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hellinikon Mega Project Incoming Gov’t Priority by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 The long delayed “Hellinikon” project for the development of Athens’ former airport into a multipurpose hub, has moved to the top of the new Greek government’s agenda. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Doctor, Nurses, Bike Patrols to Man Acropolis Site by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 The Acropolis site will now have a permanent doctor on duty, nursing personnel and a standby ambulance, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook – Fosun Examine Rescue Plan by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 Thomas Cook Group is in advanced talks with its largest shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, to secure a 750-million-pound cash injection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece Skull Fragment May be ‘Oldest Human Fossil Outside Africa’ by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 A piece of skull found in Mani, Southern Greece, appears to be the oldest human fossil ever found outside Africa, according to scientists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Entrada Welcomes Expedia Group to its Network of Suppliers by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 Online travel reservations platform Entrada has welcomed the Expedia Group to its network of suppliers, and is now providing its partners with access to Expedia’s API solution, “EPS Rapid”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Azur Boutique Hotel a Doorway to the Athenian Riviera by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 Azur Boutique Hotel’s top quality, subtle elegance and warm hospitality are sure to make your stay in Vouliagmeni on the Athenian Riviera, memorable. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crete’s Avra Travel Connects to HotelAvailabilities Channel Manager by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 AVRA Travel, a tourism agency based in Heraklion on Crete, recently completed its connection to the HotelAvailabilities Channel Manager platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Alitalia’s Passenger Revenues Increase by 4.4% in June by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 Italian carrier Alitalia recorded a 4.4 percent increase in passenger revenues in June, compared to the same month last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece’s New Tourism Minister Sets Agenda by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 Greece’s new Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis presented his agenda for the upcoming period, which includes slashing VAT on tourism from 24 percent to 13 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EBRD – SETE Team Up for Destination Management Project by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 Greece’s tourism confederation SETE has joined forces with the EBRD for a pilot destination management plan running on the islands of Rhodes and Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Hotel Chamber, ReviewPro Offer Guest Experience Data to Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) has partnered with ReviewPro, with the aim to offer guest experience data to 10,000 hotels and campsites across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 by GTP editing team 11 July 2019 The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) announced its new Board of Directors, following the elections held during its general assembly in early July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Stakeholders Call for National Plan, Coordination by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 The Greek tourism sector has high expectations of the new center-right government and its leadership, said Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws New Greek Gov’t Gets Down to Work, Tax Bill First on the List by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 The newly elected Greek government, headed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, met for the first time on Wednesday to lay out the agenda of priorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Trivago: Athens Hotel Room Rates Decline in July by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 Hotel room rates in Athens declined by 5 percent following the trend across Europe, according to trivago’s Hotel Price Index (tHPI). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Thessaly Region Cultural Tourism Projects Secure Funding by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 Three key cultural and tourism projects in the Thessaly Region have secured 4.4 million euros in EU funding for upgrades. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Donoussa Island Gastro Event Showcases Cyclades Products by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 Greek and Italian food experts got together for the ‘Avli Meets Donoussa’ event with the aim to showcase Cyclades products and flavors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Italy’s ‘Through Eternity’ Selects Travelotopos Platform to Distribute its Tours by Nikos Krinis 10 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 10 July 2019 Through Eternity, a leading tour company in Italy, has selected to distribute its services through the Travelotopos platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport and Webjet Launch New Long-term Technology Partnership by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 by GTP editing team 10 July 2019 Following an extensive competitive bid process, Travelport has been awarded a new long-term technology contract by Australia and New Zealand’s leading online travel agency, Webjet. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
