2018 Year in Review - GTP Athens Hoteliers: Guest Satisfaction Among Top Priorities by Nikos Krinis 10 December 2018 by Nikos Krinis 10 December 2018 The high satisfaction of guests in Athens is among the top priorities of the new Board of Directors of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Commission Promoting Cultural Heritage for Cohesive, Resilient Europe by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 The European Commission has announced the first-ever “European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage” aimed at safeguarding and promoting Europe’s cultural heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese to Secure EU Funding to Become Accessible Destination by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 The Peloponnese Region is aiming to create the conditions that ensure safe and equal access to all of its public, tourist, social and cultural spaces. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens’ Crowne Plaza Holds Pre-Christmas Party in Revamped Ballroom by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 December 2018 by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 December 2018 The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre Hotel recently held a pre-Christmas party in its Ballroom, giving its partners and friends the chance to see the many changes in the space … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Athens Reveals Lineup of Festivities for the Holidays by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 The Hilton Athens hotel, located in the Greek capital, has a full lineup of fun on its holiday agenda that includes festive events for all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel’s ‘Caramel’ Joins American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 The Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort in Rethymno on Crete, has become a member of the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts collection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News It’s Christmas Time at Grande Bretagne and King George Hotels in Athens by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 by GTP editing team 10 December 2018 With festive decorations and a number of planned events, it definitely feels like Christmas at the Grande Bretagne and the King George, two centrally located luxury hotels in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greek MPs Pass Thematic/Special Interest Tourism Bill by Majority Vote by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 Greece has passed a bill covering thematic and special interest tourism, the upgrade of tourism training and the strengthening of entrepreneurship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Draft Law on Incentives for Strategic Investments Open for Debate by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 A bill that foresees a series of incentives aimed at stimulating strategic investment activity in Greece, has been opened to public consultation until December 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Cultural Tourism Key to Sustaining Communities, Safeguarding Heritage by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 A clear and strong link between tourism, culture and local community stakeholders is essential, according to the UNWTO and UNESCO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Extra Charges Driving Airline Revenues Sky High, Says Report by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 Extra fees for luggage, seat selection and in advance bookings are expected to boost airline revenue by 13 percent to 92.9 billion dollars in 2018, according to a report by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Announces New Thessaloniki – Krakow Route for Summer 2019 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 Ryanair will launch a new route that will connect the Greek city of Thessaloniki with Krakow, Poland, in summer 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture ‘Antikythera Shipwreck’ Exhibition in Beijing Extended to February 2019 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 An exhibition on Greece’s Antikythera shipwreck, running at The Palace Museum in Beijing, China, will be extended by two months, after the event received a huge turnout. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Liostasi Hotel on Ios Honored for ‘Dreamiest Design’ at SLH Awards 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 Ios’ Liostasi Hotel & Suites has won the “Dreamiest Design Award” at the Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) of the World Awards 2018, for its unique facilities and aesthetics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NJV Athens Plaza Adds a Twist to its Restaurant Menu by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 “The Parliament”, the historic restaurant of the NJV Athens Plaza hotel in Athens, has revealed its new menu, which offers Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ECTAA: European Travel Agents to Meet in Łódź, Poland, for Spring 2019 Meeting by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 by GTP editing team 7 December 2018 The European Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) will meet in Łódź, Poland, in June 2019, for its semi-annual meeting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ‘Special Touches Make the Difference in Hospitality’ – Interview with Fabrizio Piredda, GM of Civitel’s Athens Hotels by Nikos Krinis 7 December 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 December 2018 Fabrizio Piredda, the GM of Civitel’s hotels in Athens, speaks of the group’s aim to offer the best experiences to visitors in the city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Revision to Greek Casino Law Paves Way for Hellinikon Project, Minister Says by GTP editing team 6 December 2018 by GTP editing team 6 December 2018 An amendment to a law on the licensing terms for casino operations in Greece is expected to set the Hellinikon development project into action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE to Support Wine Tourism Initiatives by GTP editing team 6 December 2018 by GTP editing team 6 December 2018 Integrating wine activities into tourism to create a comprehensive product and bring added value to the overall Greece tourist experience, was the focus of a SETE workshop. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens can Gain Significantly from Cruises, Says Louis Group by Nikos Krinis 6 December 2018 by Nikos Krinis 6 December 2018 Cruises can significantly boost tourist flows to Athens, according to Louis Group Executive Chairman Costakis Loizou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail