Sea Tourism Greek Cruise Industry Calls for Measures to Keep it Afloat Amid Refugee Crisis, Attacks by GTP editing team 16 March 2016 by GTP editing team 16 March 2016 The Greek cruise travel industry is calling on the government, companies and relevant bodies to take measures to keep it afloat in view of the recent attacks in Ankara, and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands Seek to Gain from Santorini’s Cap on Cruise Traffic by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 Smaller and less popular Greek islands are looking to tap into cruise traffic turned away from Santorini, following a decision by the island’s authorities last week to implement a system … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Shipping Body Says Sector Saw Decline in 2015, Hopeful about 2016 by GTP editing team 4 March 2016 by GTP editing team 4 March 2016 Capital controls, the unstable political situation and September elections took a toll on Greek coastal shipping results for 2015, which Association of Greek Passenger Shipping Companies (SEEN) president, Michalis Sakellis, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki-Izmir Ferry Boat Link Tops Talks Agenda by GTP editing team 23 February 2016 by GTP editing team 23 February 2016 Connecting the city of Izmir in Turkey with Thessaloniki in Greece, topped the agenda of talks last week between a visiting Turkish delegation and the Thessaloniki Port Authority (TPA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Waterways in Greece Get ‘Green’ Light, Move to Next Phase by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 The waterway projects at four Greek destinations have received relevant environmental licensing and can now move to the next phase of completion while the government explores ways to incorporate the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece on Feb 4-5 Due to Strike of Sailors by GTP editing team 30 January 2016 by GTP editing team 30 January 2016 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) on Saturday announced another 48-hour strike on February 4 and February 5 in an ongoing protest against the government’s plans for pension reform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Waterway Network in the Ionian Expected Soon by GTP editing team 25 January 2016 by GTP editing team 25 January 2016 Greece’s first waterway network is expected to operate in the Ionian this year as licenses are expected to be granted soon for waterways at the destinations of Paxi, Patra, Zakynthos, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Ioannis Bras Steps In as Head of S. Aegean Waterways Network by GTP editing team 22 January 2016 by GTP editing team 22 January 2016 Ioannis Bras has been appointed project manager for the South Aegean Region waterway network as part of the regional authority’s strategic plan to expand the islands’ tourism potential. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Seamen Announce New 48-hour Strike, No Ferries on Jan 27-28 by GTP editing team 21 January 2016 by GTP editing team 21 January 2016 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) on Thursday announced a new 48-hour strike on January 27 and January 28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Chinese Investors Set Sights on Corfu Waterway by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 Chinese investors will be visiting the Ionian island of Corfu, on Sunday, to discuss collaborating with the operators of the Corfu waterway, which is the first and thus far only … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Shipping Chamber Chief Sees Demise of Sector by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 The president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping (NEE) expressed his concern over the dwindling numbers of Greek-owned ships at a special New Year’s ceremony held recently during which the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Red Tape Puts a Damper on Greek Waterway Network by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 The future of Greece’s ambitious waterway network is drowning in red tape with the government failing to grant a single license in 2015, two years after a law paving the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism PNO: No Ferries in Greece on Jan 20-22 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 Ferry boats in Greece will not be in service from 6am on Wednesday, January 20, until 6am on Friday, January 22, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cruise Companies Set Sights on New Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 7 December 2015 by GTP editing team 7 December 2015 The islands of Milos, Samos, Ios, Syros, Chios, Symi and Kos are scheduled to be included in cruise itineraries for the following year in efforts to win over the rapidly … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
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
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
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
Sea Tourism Patmos Port Authority Says ‘No’ to Hydroplanes by GTP editing team 16 November 2015 by GTP editing team 16 November 2015 The Patmos Port Authority is blocking the creation of a hydroplane waterway on the island, which was currently in the last stage of the licensing procedure and expected to start … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Announces Good Year for Greek Cruise Market, New Destinations for 2016 by GTP editing team 12 November 2015 by GTP editing team 12 November 2015 Cruise in Greece fared well in 2015 for Celestyal Cruises, despite the financial crisis and the imposition of capital controls in the middle of the summer, as the company recorded … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece on Thursday, Nov 12 by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 by GTP editing team 10 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, November 12. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
