Destinations news East Med Yacht Show 2016 to Spotlight ‘Destination Piraeus’ by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 The Marina Zea in Piraeus is getting ready to hold the 15th East Med Yacht Show in 2016 and welcome international charter professionals, private yacht brokers and travel agents to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators ASTA Says “Vague” Government Travel Warnings Hurt Industry by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) expressed its concern on Tuesday that vague, generalized worldwide travel warnings that offer no country-specific details can be confusing to travelers and risk … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN, Olympic Air Flight Cancellations on Thursday, Dec 3 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 Flight cancellations have been announced by AEGEAN and Olympic Air for Thursday, December 3, due to the 4-hour work suspension of the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA) and the 24-hour … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AthensWas Hotel Offers Hospitality in True Style by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 It’s all about luxury, style and romance at the newly opened AthenWas Hotel, minutes away from Athens’ major attractions, including the Parthenon, the ancient Irodion Theatre and the Acropolis Museum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Paris Attacks Prompt US to Tighten Visa Waiver Scheme by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 The United States announced that it plans to step up security by tightening its current visa waiver program, in the aftermath of the the November 13 Paris attacks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 24-hour Strike on Dec 3 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 Minoan Lines informs its passengers that its itineraries will be amended, due to the announced 24-hour general Panhellenic strike in Greece on Thursday, December 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Region of Attica Unveils New Tourism Strategy by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Aiming to attract more visitors and increase length of stay, the Region of Attica on Monday presented a new five-year strategy that will focus on the promotion of its various … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Rent a Home Legal in Greece by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Greek homeowners can now rent out their houses for temporary use without being required to obtain a special operations label following an amendment made to the law last month abolishing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Russia-Turkey Turmoil to Send Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Russian tourists who were planning to visit Turkey in the summer of 2016 will most likely be redistributed to Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain and Croatia, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Larissa Museum Offers Timeless Insight by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Featuring over 2,000 finds from excavations carried out in Larissa, Trikala and Karditsa, as well as donated objects and repatriated antiquities from all historical periods, a new museum in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education TEI Athens Accepting Applications for Master’s in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Titled “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism”, the Master’s studies program is a collaborative effort between the TEI Athens, the Business Administration Department of the Aegean University and the National Centre … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece on Thursday, Dec 3 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced that it will participate in the 24-hour strike called by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) on Thursday, December 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Plato and his Philosophy Come to Life as Academy Museum Goes Digital by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Plato Academy Museum is now offering visitors to the ancient site in central Athens the chance to take a virtual tour of the grounds where the ancient Greek philosopher … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets PCOs See Interest Rise for Greece at IBTM, Global Industry in Good Shape by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 Greece was a key destination of interest for visitors and buyers at this year’s IBTM World, formerly EIBTM, despite the challenges the country is currently facing, according to the Hellenic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Poll: Greeks Say Culture Key to Pulling Country Out of Financial Fallout by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Seven in 10 Greeks believe culture can save the day and pull the country out of the economic crisis that has plagued it for seven years now, according to a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Cuts Air Passenger Forecast as Long-Term Demand Dips by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 An ailing global economy and weaker China forecasts are the reasons the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cited on Thursday, for cutting its long-term growth forecast for the number of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport’s Universal API Demo Site Launches New Functionality by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Travelport recently launched an innovative new demonstration site to showcase its Universal API (Application Programming Interface) capabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens Conference to Explore How Museums Can Function as ‘Change Agents’ in Society by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Museum and cultural professionals from Greece, the U.S. and the UK will attend the 5th Museum Day-Conference at the Benaki Museum Pireos Street Annexe in Athens on Thursday, November 26, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UNESCO Adds 5 Greek Regions to Global Geopark Network by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has listed five regions in Greece, in its Global Geoparks networks program, presented recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Hellas a Platinum Sponsor at ‘Digi.travel’ Conference in Athens by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 Amadeus Hellas was the platinum sponsor at last week’s third Digi.travel Conference & Expo event in Athens, which covered major topics surrounding digital marketing and distribution for the tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
