Air Travel Civil Aviation Workers to Hold Five-day Strike Next Week by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced that its members will hold a five-day strike next week, from Monday to Friday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece, Russia Pondering European Pilgrimage Route by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 Greece may be joining Russia in the creation of a European pilgrimage route bringing Serbia on board as well, Russian Deputy Culture Minister Alla Manilova said last week, adding that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Commission Says Sharing Economy OK with ‘Responsible’ Use by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 In efforts to ensure fair play, competitiveness, consistency and quality, the European Commission said the sharing economy can prove to be an opportunity if “done right”, contributing to jobs and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Port Strikes Cause Trouble for Greek Cruise Tourism by GTP editing team 12 June 2016 by GTP editing team 12 June 2016 The port of Piraeus on Saturday welcomed some 10,000 cruise passengers as dock workers continued an extended strike for the third week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France Adjusts Flight Schedule Ahead of Pilots Strike on June 11-14 by GTP editing team 10 June 2016 by GTP editing team 10 June 2016 Air France’s pilot unions have announced a four-day strike from June 11, right at the start of Euro 2016 soccer championship, until June 14. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Aims to Tap into Dental Tourism by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 Identifying ways to establish the Greek capital as a dental tourism destination, was the focus of a recent meeting between Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and the founders of the Athens … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Minister Kountoura Applauds Arsakeio Students for Tourism App by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently praised the students of the Arsakeio lyceum for the design and implementation of a virtual tour application for the archaeological site of Bassae, home … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Closed Athens Ledra Hotel Going Up for Auction by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 The central Athens Ledra Hotel is poised to go on the auction block next month, following its shutdown in late May due to financial difficulties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ancient Palace of Nestor in Messinia Re-opens to Public by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 The ancient Palace of Nestor in Messinia near Pylos, will re-open to the public after three years of restoration works on Sunday, during a special inaugural event at noon by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Study: Sabre Finds Lowest Fares Globally in Each Region by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 Sabre Corporation has released a third-party study demonstrating that Sabre’s strategic investments and innovations in its air shopping platform have accelerated the company’s lead in low fare search. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Shipowners Have Clout on the Seas, 16% Global Market in their Hands by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 Despite the trials and tribulations facing Greece with the ongoing debt crisis taking its toll, the country’s shipping sector is demonstrating impressive resilience, boosting its hold in the international market … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Port Strikes a Set Back for Cruise Revenue by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 The cruise industry is feeling the brunt of ongoing strikes at ports in Thessaloniki and Piraeus, with potential losses reaching 12 million euros this month, stated Mr Theodore Kontes, the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Slashed State Subsidies for Air Routes May Lead to Isolation of Remote Greek Islands by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 Remote Greek islands are feeling the brunt of reduced government spending with the transport ministry announcing a 63 percent drop in subsidies for airlines undertaking flights to these regions and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces New Faces: Maria Aivalioti, General Manager of Travelotopos by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Maria Aivalioti, the General Manager of Travelotopos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Chief Says 2016 ‘Last-minute’ Year for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 3 June 2016 by GTP editing team 3 June 2016 SETE President Andreas Andreadis’ outlook for Greek tourism in 2016 is reluctantly optimistic, as he described it as a “last minute year” due to the inconsistency of bookings and said … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ancient Greek City Philippi Vies for Spot on UNESCO World Heritage List by GTP editing team 3 June 2016 by GTP editing team 3 June 2016 The ancient Greek city of Philippi is vying for a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which will be drawn up and presented during the 40th session of the Committee … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Underwater ‘Lost City’ Ruins Near Zakynthos Prove to be Geological Formations by GTP editing team 3 June 2016 by GTP editing team 3 June 2016 The remains of what was thought to be a lost Greek city found near the Ionian island of Zakynthos are instead a natural phenomenon, the University of East Anglia has … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Eurobank: ‘2016 will be a Good Year for Greek Tourism’ by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 2016 will be a good year for Greek tourism, but it is essential for all to assist in order for Greece to maintain its competitiveness, according to a study of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Study: Number, Size of Greek Hotels on the Rise by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 Hotels are popping up in Greece with their dynamic marking a 52 percent increase between 1990 and 2015, according to research results announced by the Institute for Tourism Research and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ITEP: Greece May See Increase in Tourist Arrivals this Year, but Not in All Destinations by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 Greece may see an increase in international tourist arrivals this year, though with mixed results across individual destinations, according to the annual study of the Institute for Tourism Research and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
