Destinations news USA Today: Take A Cruise To The Greek Isles! by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 “A cruise to the Greek Isles takes you to dramatic landscapes where history is on display at archeological sites dating back thousands of years,” USA Today notes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Cyclades: The Star Of This Year’s “Gastronomy Days” Festival In Athens by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 Visitors at the recent “Gastronomy Days” festival that took place in the Greek capital got a good “taste” of the delicious local products, tasty dishes and interesting recipes of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Forecast Update: Greece May Welcome More Arrivals Than Expected by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) may once again revise its 2014 arrival forecast for Greece as demand is rising above original estimates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Visitation Numbers At Greece’s Museums, Archaeological Sites Increase by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 Visitors to Greek museums during the first three months of the year increased by 13 percent and revenue from receipts were up by 8.4 percent compared with the same period … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture The New York Times Presents The Acropolis Maidens – The Caryatid Statues by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 The renowned Caryatid statues that stood atop the Acropolis for 2,500 years and are now the “star attractions” of the Acropolis Museum are presented in an article in The New … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Seaplane Flights In Greece Expected To Launch In May 2015 by GTP editing team 10 July 2014 by GTP editing team 10 July 2014 Hellenic Seaplanes will launch their first seaplane flights in Greece as of May 2015, the Greek company’s vice president and general manager, Mihalis Asariotis, recently revealed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation New Certification Seal Introduced For Greek Tour Buses by GTP editing team 10 July 2014 by GTP editing team 10 July 2014 All Greek tour coach owners are now required to apply for a special electronic seal of authenticity, following a recent decision of the Greek Transport Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel UK: Uncharged Mobiles, Laptops and Tablets Banned From Some Flights by GTP editing team 9 July 2014 by GTP editing team 9 July 2014 Those traveling into or out of the United Kingdom best make sure their electronic devices are fully charged before getting to the airport or else they may have to leave … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Ministry, Municipality Of Athens Strengthen Ties For TBEX 2014 Event In Greek Capital by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Municipality of Athens are getting ready to welcome TBEX 2014, the world’s largest gathering of travel bloggers and writers, in the Greek capital this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Agritourism To Be Included In New Greek Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 Greek MPs submitted an amendment to a bill for tourism that sets the standards for the development of agritourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Hoteliers In Greece Urged To Serve Greek Peaches To Guests by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) has urged its hotel members to promote Greek products through their units. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Destinations Where Shops Can Open On Sundays Announced by GTP editing team 7 July 2014 by GTP editing team 7 July 2014 Τhe Development Ministry has announced the Greek tourism hotspots where shops will be allowed to open on Sundays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kefalogianni: Power Cuts May Harm Greece’s Reputation by GTP editing team 4 July 2014 by GTP editing team 4 July 2014 The power cuts in Greece may harm tourism and the country’s reputation abroad, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: “Power Cuts Will Be Devastating For Greek Tourism” by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 “Power cuts amid the peak tourism season, will be devastating for the positive image of the country abroad and for local communities, tourism businesses and their employees,” the Association of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Travel Agents Welcome Summer 2014 At Transavia.com Beach Party In Athens by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 Over 400 Greek travel agents and tourism professionals recently attended a summer beach party hosted by transavia.com, the lowcost carrier to The Netherlands and France and member of the Air … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Draft Bill For Greek Tourism Passed By Special Parliamentary Committee by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 A draft bill that simplifies the procedures for the operation of tourism businesses, among other things, was passed in principle and by article by a special parliamentary committee on 2 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Crete’s Gastronomy As A Catalyst For Economic Growth by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 Crete’s local products could lead the way to develop culinary tourism and wine tourism and thus attract more tourists to the popular island, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport And TAME Sign New Full Content Agreement by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 Travelport and TAME, the flag carrier of Ecuador, recently announced a new, multi-year agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hotels In Athens, Greece, See Slight Recovery by GTP editing team 1 July 2014 by GTP editing team 1 July 2014 Average room rates in hotels in Athens, Greece, were 2.7 percent higher in the first five months of the year and reached 77 euros from 74.97 euros in 2013, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SWISS Signs Long-Term Agreement With Amadeus To Transform The Passenger Experience by GTP editing team 1 July 2014 by GTP editing team 1 July 2014 Amadeus and Swiss International Air Lines have announced a long-term strategic agreement that will see the airline adopt the core modules of the Amadeus Altéa Suite to enhance its reservation, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
