Company updates Free Entrance to ‘Mykonos Palace’ Official Inauguration Ceremony on Crete by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 Minoan Lines on September 16 will hold the official inauguration ceremony of its Mykonos Palace ferry at the port of Souda on Crete with free admission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cobalt Air Offers Low Fares to Students by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 Cyprus-based airline Cobalt Air is extending its special fares offer for students by releasing additional seats at low prices onboard its aircraft. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Corfu’s ‘MarBella Nido’ Presents New Exclusive Degustation Menu for 2018 by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 The Apaggio restaurant of the MarBella Nido hotel on Corfu has a new exclusive degustation menu for 2018, put together by Michelin-starred chefs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Begins Partnership with Air Malta by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 by GTP editing team 22 August 2018 Ryanair has announced a new partnership with Air Malta, which allows its passengers to book Air Malta flights through its website. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP American Airlines to Connect Athens with Chicago in 2019 by Nikos Krinis 21 August 2018 by Nikos Krinis 21 August 2018 American Airlines announced that it will launch a daily seasonal service to Athens in Greece from Chicago in the US for the 2019 summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Wants to Resume Talks with UK on Reunification of Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has sent an official letter to her British counterpart, calling for the resumption of the dialogue on the reunification of the Parthenon marbles. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tsipras: ‘Liberation Day’ for Post-bailout Greece by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras described August 20, as a day of liberation for Greece, as the country completed its nearly eight-year rescue period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries SEEN: Greece Ferry Strike will Cause Major Problems to Travelers by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) warns that ferry transport in Greece will see severe disruption due to a strike announced for September 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport, IBM Launch AI Platform to Manage Corporate Travel Spend by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 Travelport and IBM have introduced the IBM Travel Manager, an industry-first AI platform designed to help businesses manage corporate travel spend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SA Express to Resume Operations on August 23 by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 by GTP editing team 21 August 2018 South African airline SA Express will resume operations on August 23 after its air operator’s certificate and aircraft maintenance organisation certification were reinstated. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greece Exits Bailout Era Amid Uncertainty, Betting on Regaining Trust by Maria Paravantes 20 August 2018 by Maria Paravantes 20 August 2018 August 20 marks Greece’s exit from a nearly eight-year-long aid program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news FS High Speed Train to Debut at Thessaloniki Fair by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 A new high speed passenger train to run the Athens-Thessaloniki route in approximately four hours, will make its debut at the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair in September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Travel Agents Warn of Ferry Strike Consequences by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 Greek travel agents have called for the ministers of shipping and tourism to intervene in order to prevent a 24-hour ferry strike announced for September 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lefkada, Meganissi Waterways Documentation Submitted by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 Waterways company Water Airports SA has submitted to the transport ministry the relevant documentation for the management of waterways on Lefkada and Meganissi. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA’s 1st Global Airport & Passenger Meet to Explore Flying Experience by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 Improving the overall flying experience on the ground and in the air will be the focus of the 1st Global Airport and Passenger Symposium (GAPS), which will take place in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Creta Maris’ New Blog Promotes Crete and its Authentic Hospitality by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 Creta Maris has launched a new blog, aiming to provide guests with complete information on Crete and the authentic Cretan hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates: Cabin Crew Open Day Recruitment in Athens on August 25 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 Emirates will hold a cabin crew recruitment Open Day on Saturday, August 25, at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celebrity Cruises Offers Entertainment with an Edge by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 by GTP editing team 20 August 2018 Aiming to raise the bar on modern luxury travel, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its technologically advanced theater and new entertainment venues on board its “Edge” ship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats More Greeks Traveling in Summer 2018 by GTP editing team 14 August 2018 by GTP editing team 14 August 2018 Greeks appear to be traveling more in the three months of summer 2018, marking a 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data by Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP New Ministry Seal to Certify Greek Enotourism Enterprises by GTP editing team 14 August 2018 by GTP editing team 14 August 2018 Wineries open for visitation across Greece will be awarded a special seal indicating that they abide by the standards for the operation of wine tourism enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail