Company updates Amadeus, Kenya Airways Extend Partnership, Renew Full Content Agreement by GTP editing team 23 December 2015 by GTP editing team 23 December 2015 Amadeus and Kenya Airways have signed a long-term full content agreement that enables the airline to reach Amadeus’ network of travel agencies across the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Push for Tourism Season Extension in 2016 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 Extending Greece’s tourism season from March 1 to November 30 will be a top priority for the Tourism Ministry and the GNTO in 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Summit Leaders Vow to ‘Regain Control’ of EU Borders, but No Deal Yet by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 EU leaders failed on Thursday, to agree to the Commission’s proposals for a new border and coastguard patrol, instead pledging to work towards ensuring more efficient registration and security checks … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Hoteliers Mark ‘100 Years of Hospitality’ with Book Release by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 Thessaloniki hoteliers paid tribute to the sector and to their association, with the release of 100 Years of Hospitality – Thessaloniki Hotels 1914-2014 during a special book release ceremony at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Goldair Group Growing on Back of Year Results by GTP editing team 17 December 2015 by GTP editing team 17 December 2015 Tourism and transportation group Goldair announced a 3.5 percent increase in turnover for 2015 according to data it released on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Moderately Optimistic on 2016 Greece Tourism Outlook by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 The president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, is moderately optimistic about the 2016 tourism season in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Chamber Joins European Campaign that Invites Travellers to ‘Book Direct’ by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels is representing the Greek hotel industry in the new European campaign “Book Direct”, which aims to raise awareness among guests, hoteliers and restaurateurs across Europe … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Refugee Crisis Management to Put Greece in Eye of EU Storm by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 Greece is expected to come under significant pressure over its response to the refugee crisis during the upcoming EU leaders’ summit on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives PPP in Tourism to Boost Growth, Create Jobs in Europe by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 Public and private tourism players have joined forces for the first time and are calling on the European Union to do more for the growth of the sector through the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Attica Winemakers Seek Ways to Promote ‘Savatiano’ Variety by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 The significance of preserving and promoting the Attica vineyard was the focus of a recent presentation by the Attica Vineyards Winemakers Association (ENOAA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Travel Agents Slam Decision of Museum Guards for Five-day Workweek by GTP editing team 15 December 2015 by GTP editing team 15 December 2015 FEDHATTA, the federation of Greek travel agents, on Tuesday slammed a decision announced by the guards of museums and archaeological sites in Greece to implement a five-day workweek and to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Applauds Signing of Greece’s Major Privatisation Deal on Regional Airports by GTP editing team 15 December 2015 by GTP editing team 15 December 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has applauded the signing of the 40-year concession agreement between Greece and the consortium of Fraport AG-Slentel for the upgrade, maintenance, management and operation of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greek Travel Agents Connect with Hoteliers at ‘GTP Island’ by GTP editing team 15 December 2015 by GTP editing team 15 December 2015 For the second time around, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) provided a platform for local travel agents and tour operators to strengthen ties with hoteliers visiting the 100% Hotel Show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Expects Low Oil Prices, Healthy Demand for Travel to Boost Airline Profits in 2016 by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 Lower oil prices and healthy demand for passenger travel will give airline profits a boost next year, according to the airline industry outlook for 2016 released by the International Air … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UN for Rightful Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 The Parthenon Marbles should rightfully be returned to Greece, according to a decision by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU vs Greece, Italy, Croatia over Failed Refugee Registration by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 The EU said it is taking legal action against three member states for failing to register the thousands of migrants entering Europe through their borders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport and Kenya Airways Extend Global Multi-Year Full Content Agreement by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 by GTP editing team 11 December 2015 Travelport and Kenya Airways jointly announced the extension of their multi-year, full content agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel European Commission: 230 Airlines Banned from EU Skies by GTP editing team 10 December 2015 by GTP editing team 10 December 2015 The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Hotspots to Deal with Refugee Influx by GTP editing team 10 December 2015 by GTP editing team 10 December 2015 Five screening centers will be set up on Greek islands in efforts to manage the registration procedure for an ever-growing number of refugees entering the country, the government announced earlier … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Shifts Strategy for Return of Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 9 December 2015 by GTP editing team 9 December 2015 The Greek government has changed plans in its quest for the return of the Parthenon Marbles after the country’s culture minister said on Tuesday, that a diplomatic campaign would be … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
