MICE First Pan-European Agro-tourism Forum Held by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 The first pan-European forum for agro-tourism was held recently in Epirus. Organized by Agrotouristiki S.A., the state organization for alternative tourism development, the forum will be held annually to promote … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE International Conference Explores Current Greek Tourism Issues by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 The continual changing of advertising companies selected to promote Greece every year has resulted in a lack of continuity in the image Greece projects and no distinct brand identity, said … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism New Cruise Concept Draws Younger Crowds by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 Cruises are a serious vacation alternative for younger people, said Andreas Stylianopoulos, general manager of Navigator Travel, at a recent press conference aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Blue Star Ferries Acquires Three More Ships by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 Last month, Blue Star Ferries, part of Attica Group, acquired all of Dane Sea Line’s assets at a bankruptcy auction held on Rodos island. Dane, placed in bankruptcy at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Carnival Cruises Plans New Greek Island Itinerary For Next Year by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 In celebration of its new 110,000-ton ship, Carnival Freedom, next summer Carnival Cruise Lines will offer new itineraries that feature the Greek islands and other Mediterranean destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Loutraki Casino Sponsors Restoration of Ancient Temple by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 The Club Hotel Casino Loutraki will grant 500,000 euro over the next four years for restoration of the ancient temple of Zeus in Nemea, the Peloponissos. Last month, a sponsorship … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Sponsors Popular Summer Sport by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 Domotel and its hotels, Les Lazaristes in Thessaloniki and Xenia Voulou, are sponsoring the Thessaloniki beach volleyball team, which stars Mariana Hounda and Mara Lazaridou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel in Crete Exclusively for People with Disabilities by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 Eria Resort, the first hotel designed for people with disabilities, is located near Chania in Crete. The hotel owner, Grigoris Archontakis, is a pharmacist with a successful business in orthopedic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Sand Sculpture Workshops in Western Peloponnisos by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 Grecotel Olympia Riviera Resort has brought sand sculpting to Greece for the first time this summer. The resort located in Killini, on the west coast of Peloponnisos has invited artists … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Investors Pressure Government for New Golf Legislation by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 by GTP editing team 1 August 2006 A group of foreign real estate developers recently formed an association that aims to pressure government to revamp a golf course development law. The president of the Association of Foreign … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Qatar Airways Completes a Successful Year in Athens by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 Last month Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, completed its first year of successful operations in Athens. The company’s acceptance in the Greek market, by both individuals … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Direct Flights from Athens to Montreal and Toronto by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 Air Transat is now offering direct flights from Athens to Montreal and Toronto once or twice a week (Monday and Friday) from May to November 6, 2006. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AirSea Lines Plans to Invest over 100 Million Euros by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 AirSea Lines representatives last month announced plans to invest over 100 million euros for the acquisition of 30 seaplanes to service its existing and newly planned bases in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Delta’s New Daily Direct Flight to Atlanta by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 Last month, Delta began its daily direct flights to Atlanta International Airport in the south-eastern U.S., the airline’s most important hub and the largest airport hub in the world. This … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greek Music & Dance Highlight Beijing Tourism Exhibit by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 The music of Mikis Theodorakis and Greek traditional folkdances were performed at the third Beijing International Tourism Exhibit (BITE) last month, during which Greece was the honored country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements Arab-Hellenic Trade Relations Forum Set for September by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 The first forum, “Historic Relations and New Horizons for Cooperation,” is being organized for September 14 and 15 by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development, and will be held … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Another Record Year for Blue Flags by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 This year 404 Greek beaches received Blue Flags, compared with 383 last year, placing Greece in second place among the 40 countries participating in the program. A total of 2,549 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Corfu Hosted Inflatable Boat Races by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 With numerous successes under its belt in organizing boat races, the island of Corfu once again took on the task of organizing and presenting the Panhellenic Inflatable Boat Races last … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Princess Cruises To Embark From Piraeus in Spring 2007 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 S Cruiseplan, said, “will give Greeks the opportunity to escape completely from their daily routine.” 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Bankcards & Internet Portal Priorities for Hoteliers by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 by GTP editing team 1 July 2006 Bankcards for members and an internet portal are among the priority plans presented by Andreas Andreadis, president of the newly elected board of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
