Company updates Celestyal Cruises: Three New Countries, Six New Ports for 2024 and 2025 by GTP editing team 22 November 2023 by GTP editing team 22 November 2023 Celestyal is adding three new countries – Croatia, Montenegro and Italy – and six new ports – Kefalonia, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Bari, Corfu and Katakolo – to its 2024 and 2025 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Minister: Greece to Simplify Port and Marina Licensing Procedures by GTP editing team 20 November 2023 by GTP editing team 20 November 2023 Aiming to encourage investment activity, Greece is revising legislation that will simplify licensing procedures for port and marina projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celebrity Cruises: Fifth Ship in Edge Series to be Named ‘Xcel’ by GTP editing team 20 November 2023 by GTP editing team 20 November 2023 Celebrity Cruises has announced that the fifth ship in its award-winning Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celebrity Cruises New ‘Ascent’ Ship Includes Greece in Summer 2024 Itineraries by GTP editing team 17 November 2023 by GTP editing team 17 November 2023 Celebrity Cruises’ newest resort at sea – the Celebrity Ascent – in summer 2024 will sail to Europe offering Mediterranean cruises in Greece and Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Thessaloniki Officially Welcomes New ‘Alexander the Great’ Cruise Terminal by GTP editing team 16 November 2023 by GTP editing team 16 November 2023 The Thessaloniki Port Authority officially opened its new cruise terminal – named “Alexander the Great” – at Pier 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Celestyal Discovery Cruise Ship to Debut in March 2024 by GTP editing team 16 November 2023 by GTP editing team 16 November 2023 Celestyal has unveiled a complete fleet refresh with the announcement of a second new ship to debut in March 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Company Hopeful Seaplane Flights Will Begin in 2024 by GTP editing team 9 November 2023 by GTP editing team 9 November 2023 Hellenic Seaplanes is aiming to set up the largest seaplane network in Europe with flights expected to begin next year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Environment Ministry Tables Bill Paving Way for Greek Port Upgrades by GTP editing team 1 November 2023 by GTP editing team 1 November 2023 A bill paving the way for the launch of important port upgrade projects in Greece is open for public comment until November 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Αttica Group – ANEK Merger to Create One of Europe’s Largest Passenger Shipping Companies by GTP editing team 30 October 2023 by GTP editing team 30 October 2023 Attica Group plans to invest 31.3 million euros in the fleet modernization of coastal shipping company ANEK Lines after merger. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cruise Experts allCruises.gr Launch Slow Cruising and Luxury Products by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 Cruise experts allCruises.gr launch new slow cruising and luxury cruising products on Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Navigates Greek Maritime Students Through World of Cruising by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) organized an educational cruise ship visit for postgraduate students of the University of Piraeus onboard the MSC Splendida in Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek Marinas Association Elects New Board, Stavros Katsikadis Re-elected as President by GTP editing team 25 October 2023 by GTP editing team 25 October 2023 Stavros Katsikadis, CEO of LAMDA Flisvos Marina, was re-elected as the president of the Greek Marinas Association (GMA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Global Marine Travel Certified as Great Place to Work in Greece by GTP editing team 24 October 2023 by GTP editing team 24 October 2023 Travel management company GMT Greece has achieved “Great Place to Work” certification for fostering a thriving workplace. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism IOBE: Greek Shipping Sector Pillar of the Economy, Contributes 7.9% to GDP by GTP editing team 19 October 2023 by GTP editing team 19 October 2023 Greece’s shipping sector is one of the strongest drivers of the economy and a leader globally, contributing 7.9% to GDP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Introduces New ‘Journey’ Cruise Ship to Tourism Professionals by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2023 Celestyal introduced its newly acquired cruise ship Celestyal Journey to a large audience of tourism professionals and journalists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Lines Change Israel Itineraries Due to Hamas Attacks by GTP editing team 11 October 2023 by GTP editing team 11 October 2023 Cruise lines are rerouting or suspending ship calls to Israel after Hamas attacks led to war. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Royal Caribbean Reveals Name of Next ‘Icon’ Class Cruise Ship: ‘Star of the Seas’ by GTP editing team 11 October 2023 by GTP editing team 11 October 2023 “Star of the Seas” is the name of the next Icon class ship of Royal Caribbean, which will offer cruise travelers their next “revolutionary vacation”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Island Transport Subsidy Program Expanded by GTP editing team 9 October 2023 by GTP editing team 9 October 2023 Eligible Greek island residents and businesses can claim higher fuel discounts as part of this year’s transport equivalent measure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Holland America Line’s ‘Nieuw Statendam’ Cruise Ship Comes to Piraeus by GTP editing team 9 October 2023 by GTP editing team 9 October 2023 The Nieuw Statendam vessel of Holland America Line was presented to a group of Greek travel agents and tourism professionals while it was docked in the port of Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Piraeus Port Upgrade and Expansion Works to Resume by GTP editing team 25 September 2023 by GTP editing team 25 September 2023 Greece’s Environment Ministry approved environmental terms for improvements at Piraeus Port. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail