Company updates Eurobank Puts Five Greek Hotels on the Market by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 Eurobank will be placing five hotel units in Athens, Thessaloniki, Epirus and on the island of Kos under the hammer in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Holiday Suites Arnis Street’ has Grand Opening, Welcomes Guests to Renovated Premises by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 The Holidays Suites Arnis Street boutique hotel in Athens officially opened its doors and welcomed friends and partners to its renovated premises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Spyrou Philoxenia’ Adds New Members to Growing Network by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 Spyrou Philoxenia recently added four new hotels, located on Skopelos, Kyllini, Nafpaktia and Zagorochoria, to its growing network. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Startup Offers Unique Holidays in Greece to People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 A team of experts in Autism Spectrum Disorder set up “A Million Senses” to offer individuals with ASD and their families the chance to get away and relax in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Trivago-Tnooz: Free Webinar on Technology Benefits for Hoteliers by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 Trivago and Tnooz on June 8 will hold a free webinar on how hoteliers are losing out on bookings by not capitalizing on technology. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Kourneta: Upgrade of Tourism Education in Greece is Among Ministry’s Priorities by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 Tourism education is a priority area of focus for the Greek Tourism Ministry, according to the General Secretary of Tourism, Evridiki Kourneta. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aqua Vista Hotels Gets Personal in New Social Media Campaign by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 Aqua Vista Hotels is getting up close and personal through a new social media campaign that features members of its team talking about the company’s philosophy on hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Luxury Tour Operator ‘Hoteque’ Joins Entrada Platform by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 Luxury tour operator Hoteque has joined the network of Entrada, a global central reservation and travel sales system based in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Sailing & Yachting: The Best Way to Experience Greece by Maria Paravantes 1 June 2017 by Maria Paravantes 1 June 2017 With hundreds of islands, cosmopolitan or off the beaten path, Greece is the ideal destination to indulge in sailing, yachting and other marine activities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Tourism, Shipping Ministers Lay Out Cruise Sector Plans by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 International cruise groups are actively demonstrating their trust in Greece, including Greek destinations on their itineraries despite the ongoing political instability in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Talks Benefits for Airlines via API Distribution by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 Travelport’s Global Head of Product & Marketing, Air Commerce, Ian Heywood, talks about the benefits for airlines via API (Application Programming Interface) distribution. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SWISS Adds New Destinations to Winter Schedules by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 SWISS is expanding its destinations network in Europe by adding Wroclaw in Poland and Niš in Serbia to its winter itineraries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel British Airways Launches In Depth Investigation Over IT Failure by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 British Airways will launch an investigation to determine how its IT system failed, resulting in major flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greek Gastronomy Guide: Chania Market a Foodie’s Dream Come True by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 If you’re visiting Crete and seeking that special cheese, the freshest fruits and vegetables or that yogurt made of pure goat’s milk then a visit to the municipal market of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Greek Tourism Legislation Now Codified, Soon Available Online by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 All laws and rules involving the Greek tourism sector, dating back to over 100 years, have been brought together and codified. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ithaki Health Conference Introduces Int’l Medical Tourism Center by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 Athens Medical Association President George Patoulis announced the creation of Greece’s International Medical Tourism Center, which will be based in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EC Updates EU Air Safety List, Adds Four Carriers by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 Four carriers from Nigeria, Ukraine and Zimbabwe were added to the revised EU Air Safety List, while all airlines from Benin and Mozambique were removed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Health Tourism Tops Greek Tourism Ministry’s Agenda by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 New investments and infrastructure works regarding the development of health, wellness and thermal tourism are included in the Tourism Ministry’s agenda. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Amadeus VP for NECSE Region Gives Outlook for 2017, Talks Key Trends and Greek Market by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 Amadeus is celebrating its 30th year of business and VP NECSE Region Joost Schuring talks to GTP on the company’s milestones, the Greek market and lists a number of key … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel British Airways: UK Flights to Resume but Delays Still Expected by GTP editing team 28 May 2017 by GTP editing team 28 May 2017 British Airways has warned of further flight delays and cancellations on Sunday at Heathrow and Gatwick airports in the UK, following a major IT failure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail