Trade Associations - Gov New Greek Cabinet to be Announced Today, Tourism Ministry to Merge by GTP editing team 27 January 2015 by GTP editing team 27 January 2015 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, sworn in on Monday evening, is set to announce his new cabinet later today, which according to sources will be much smaller after the merging of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Syriza Tells Greek Shipping Forum ‘No Surprise’ Changes to Existing Policies by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 Syriza candidate, economics professor George Stathakis, pledged several hours before his party emerged triumphant on Sunday winning the majority vote in national elections, that there would be “no surprises”, when … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events TCB Promotes Thessaloniki as MICE Destination at B2B Event in Slovenia by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) introduced Thessaloniki as a destination ideal for holding conferences and events at the seventh Conventa, a leading B2B event in the South East European region … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Restrictions for Travellers to US by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 Effective January 1, the US Federal Department is implementing restrictions concerning the transport of hazardous materials applicable to all passengers travelling to cities in the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Leftist Party Syriza Wins Greek Elections, Makes History by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 For the first time in almost 70 years, a leftist party takes over the reigns of the Greek government, with Syriza winning national elections on Sunday, securing 36.34 percent of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Carnival Cruise Lines Includes Greece in its Return to Europe by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 Carnival Cruise Lines is making a comeback to Europe with its most innovative ship ever, Carnival Vista, debuting in spring 2016 and Greece is included in its variety of Mediterranean … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Architecture Competition to Redesign Acropolis Access by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 The culture ministry is set to announce an international architecture competition inviting contestants to present proposals that will make access to the Acropolis more functional and friendlier for disabled visitors … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SkyGreece Receives Permission to Fly to Canada by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 SkyGreece Airlines has received permission from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to operate scheduled international services between member states of the European Community and Canada. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel airBaltic to Launch Routes from Riga to Thessaloniki and Rhodes in Summer 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 airBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, has announced new routes connecting Riga with Thessaloniki and Rhodes as of this June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens, Greece, Welcomed Over 15 Million Visitors in 2014 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Athens was visited by more than 15 million tourists last year, which represents an increase of more than 20 percent, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality NYT: Greece’s All-Inclusive Resorts in the Eye of the Storm by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Tourism industry professionals in Greece are expressing concerns ahead of Sunday’s general elections as fears grow that should the leftist Syriza party come to power, it will hinder progress made … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Pros of Greek Marine Tourism Presented at Düsseldorf Boat Show by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 The advantages of Greece’s marine tourism were at the center of a presentation on Tuesday, by Marketing Greece, ahead of the boot Düsseldorf 46th International Boat Show, which runs through … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellenic Seaways Cuts Ferry Fares for Hydra Residents by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 A major reduction in ferry fares has been announced for some 2,000 permanent residents of the Greek Island of Hydra. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary ‘National Geographic’ Casts Spotlight on Greek Culinary Offerings by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Greek food, the Mediterranean Diet and eating traditions are taking center stage in a series of National Geographic food tour/travel features, bringing Greece into the international spotlight as a prime … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Hotel Rating Scheme Finalized by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has finalized a hotel rating system that will apply to over 9,700 hotels and 35,000 accommodation providers (rooms to let), the ministry announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hopping the Greek Isles with Eurail’s Attica Pass by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 The Greek isles have been included in Eurail’s new pass, giving young travelers the chance to visit Greece’s islands by ferry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Volotea Launches Greek Website, Gets Ready to Begin New Flights to/from Athens by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 Volotea today announced the launch of the Greek version of its website. in April Volotea will operate five new routes to and from Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Introducing the New Alitalia by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 The strategy for the new Alitalia was unveiled on Tuesday, with an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HATTA Treats Travel Agents to a Taste of Greek Culture by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 In efforts to promote Greek tourism, provide alternative options and enhance the tourist experience, the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is organizing guided tours for travel operators … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece, Kenya Boost Bilateral Ties to Cooperate on Tourism, Agriculture, Education by GTP editing team 20 January 2015 by GTP editing team 20 January 2015 Boosting bilateral relations between Greece and Kenya through cooperation in tourism, rural development and education were at the center of discussions last week between Kenya’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Karanja … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
