Culture Culture Ministry Extends Operating Hours of Museums and Sites in Greece by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 The Culture Ministry has announced the museums and archaeological sites in Greece that will operate with extended hours until October 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens-Attica Hotel Numbers Dwindling After 2004 Games by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 The total number of hotel units in Attica dropped by three percent, down from 669 in 2005 to 649 in 2016, due to the crisis in the hotel business, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Archaeological Sites, Museums Still to Announce Extended Hours by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 The Culture Ministry has said that 1,314 employees would be hired in order to extend visiting hours at major sites across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Kavala Marks Philippi UNESCO Inclusion with Two-day Events by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 by GTP editing team 4 April 2017 The Kavala Municipality and the Kavala – Thasos Ephorate of Antiquities will mark the inclusion of the archaeological site of Philippi on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, with a series of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Shipping Minister: Incentives to Attract Boats to Greece by GTP editing team 3 April 2017 by GTP editing team 3 April 2017 The Greek Shipping Ministry is planning to reduce rates at marinas for boats not in use, while it will look into the issue of illegal boat licenses and the implementation … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greek Gastronomy Guide: Where & What Foodie Products to buy in Greece by GTP editing team 31 March 2017 by GTP editing team 31 March 2017 The Greek Gastronomy Guide offers the restless foodie insight into Greek products, where to find them and which producers are the best. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το GTP υποστηρίζει το CITY CHALLENGE – Crowdhackathon #smartcity by GTP editing team 31 March 2017 by GTP editing team 31 March 2017 H KEΔΕ διοργανώνει τον 1o Μαραθώνιο Ανάπτυξης Εφαρμογών με θέμα την τεχνολογική και επιχειρησιακή καινοτομία στο ευρύτερο πεδίο των έξυπνων πόλεων, με την υποστήριξη της ελληνικής εταιρίας καινοτομίας Crowdpolicy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Booking.com Activities Suspended in Turkey by GTP editing team 30 March 2017 by GTP editing team 30 March 2017 The activities of online hotel booking platform Booking.com have been suspended in Turkey, following a decision by an Istanbul court. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP ‘Spatosimo’ Air Passenger Fee Now €12 for All Greek Airports by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 An amendment tabled in Parliament brings changes to a fee, known as the ‘spatosimo’, imposed on airline tickets of passengers travelling from Greek airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy IATA Calls for Alternatives to Electronic Restrictions on Certain Flights by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 IATA has called for alternatives to the new measures by the US and the UK to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights from the Middle East … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Historic Moment for Europe: UK Triggers Article 50 and Begins Brexit Process by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 On Wednesday, March 29, UK Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officially launching Britain’s exit from the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Urges UK to Secure Flying Rights with EU Ahead of Brexit by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 by GTP editing team 29 March 2017 Ryanair has called on the UK government to put aviation at the forefront of its negotiations with the EU and provide a coherent post-Brexit plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ferry Shipping Traffic Steady for Easter by GTP editing team 28 March 2017 by GTP editing team 28 March 2017 Ferry shipping traffic for the Orthodox Easter period is expected to record last year’s levels, according to the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emirates’ Branded Fares Available Through the Amadeus Distribution Channel by GTP editing team 27 March 2017 by GTP editing team 27 March 2017 Emirates’ Saver, Flex and Flex Plus branded fares for both its Economy and Business cabins are now available in the Amadeus distribution channel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Islanders Aiming to Get Aegean Diet on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List by GTP editing team 24 March 2017 by GTP editing team 24 March 2017 The South Aegean Region is preparing to apply for inclusion of the Aegean Diet on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Brexit Set to Move Major Airlines out of UK and into Europe by GTP editing team 22 March 2017 by GTP editing team 22 March 2017 Airlines headquartered in the UK will have to set up shop in the EU and sell off shares to European nationals if they wish to continue running major routes across … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy No More Laptops, Tablets on Some UK, US Flights by GTP editing team 22 March 2017 by GTP editing team 22 March 2017 The US and UK have announced the prohibition of any electronic devices larger than a smartphone on flights from the Middle East and North Africa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Aims to Digitalise Passenger Registration for Safer Sea Travel by GTP editing team 22 March 2017 by GTP editing team 22 March 2017 The European Union is looking to digitalise ship passenger registration in order to make search and rescue operations more efficient. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Joins Forces with Greek Island Representatives to Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 21 March 2017 by GTP editing team 21 March 2017 The Tourism Ministry is focusing on actions to boost tourism on Greek islands that experienced a string of negative publicity due to refugee flows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Full Speed Ahead for Greek Cruise Tourism by GTP editing team 21 March 2017 by GTP editing team 21 March 2017 New cruise products and theme-based experiences were on the agenda of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meetings at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
