Archaeological Sites Alonissos’ Peristera Shipwreck to Welcome Visitors in 2020 by GTP editing team 19 September 2019 by GTP editing team 19 September 2019 The 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera, located off the Northern Sporades island of Alonissos, is scheduled to open to the public in the summer of 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Zante Ferries Takes Over Samothrace- Alexandroupolis Route Until October 31 by GTP editing team 18 September 2019 by GTP editing team 18 September 2019 Zante Ferries will operate the ferry route connecting the Greek island of Samothrace with Alexandroupolis in northern Greece, until October 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister Theoharis Brings Rhodes on Board New Regional Tourism Council by GTP editing team 17 September 2019 by GTP editing team 17 September 2019 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently visited Rhodes to brief local sector professionals on the creation of a Regional Tourism Council. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Three Greek Airports Listed Among Europe’s Top 10 for Tardiness by GTP editing team 17 September 2019 by GTP editing team 17 September 2019 Three airports in Greece – Mykonos, Santorini and Athens – have been listed by AirHelp among Europe’s top 50 in terms of flight delays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates PM Promises to Get Thessaloniki Expo Center Revamp off the Ground by GTP editing team 13 September 2019 by GTP editing team 13 September 2019 The makeover of Thessaloniki’s International Exhibition Center is high on the Greek government’s agenda. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News MGE Confirms Interest in 30-year Hellinikon Casino Tender by GTP editing team 13 September 2019 by GTP editing team 13 September 2019 US-based Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has confirmed its interest in a tender for a casino resort to open at Hellinikon in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Athens-Attica Hoteliers Join Forces with Airport for Tourism & Art by GTP editing team 13 September 2019 by GTP editing team 13 September 2019 The Athens-Attica & Argosaronikos Hotel Association has joined forces with Athens International Airport (AIA) for the “The Stones Speak” series of cultural events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Prepares for 1st Innovation & Technology Park by GTP editing team 11 September 2019 by GTP editing team 11 September 2019 Thessaloniki will soon welcome its own innovation and technology park where fresh ideas will be able to find support and evolve into the new technologies of tomorrow. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WWF Greece: Culprits Behind Salamina Oil Spill Still Unpunished by GTP editing team 11 September 2019 by GTP editing team 11 September 2019 The culprits behind a massive oil spill off the coast of Salamina, near Athens, caused by a sunken tanker two years ago, have still not faced any penalties, according to WWF Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaly’s Trails Presented at TourNatur Expo in Germany by Nikos Krinis 11 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 11 September 2019 The hiking trails of Thessaly in Greece were promoted to German professionals during the TourNatur 2019 alternative tourism exhibition held in Düsseldorf, Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Ministry Speeds Up Works on Greece’s Amphipolis Site by GTP editing team 10 September 2019 by GTP editing team 10 September 2019 Works are moving full speed ahead so that the Amphipolis site, where the largest ancient Macedonian tomb was discovered, can open to the public. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister Announces Northern Greece Tourism Agenda by GTP editing team 10 September 2019 by GTP editing team 10 September 2019 The tourism product of Northern Greece was on the meeting agenda of Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sunday Times: Thessaloniki is an ‘Instant Escape’ Destination by GTP editing team 10 September 2019 by GTP editing team 10 September 2019 The Sunday Times Travel Magazine promotes the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki as an “instant escape” destination for British travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Lays Out Plans for Thessaloniki’s New Era by GTP editing team 9 September 2019 by GTP editing team 9 September 2019 Improving Thessaloniki’s infrastructure and standard of living are among the key priorities of the Greek government, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Three Key Culture Projects in Greece Taking Steps to Completion by GTP editing team 9 September 2019 by GTP editing team 9 September 2019 Three major cultural projects are scheduled to move into implementation phase in the upcoming period, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news High-end ‘Elounda Hills’ Investment Enters Next Phase by GTP editing team 6 September 2019 by GTP editing team 6 September 2019 The high-end resort Elounda Hills is one step closer to implementation after the Agios Nikolaos Municipality approved the construction of a marina on the premises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Minister Starts Regional Tour from Epirus by GTP editing team 6 September 2019 by GTP editing team 6 September 2019 Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently launched a series of policy meetings with regional governors from Epirus, for the creation of a regional tourism council. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Campaign Invites Travelers to Experience Crete during Winter by GTP editing team 6 September 2019 by GTP editing team 6 September 2019 The Region of Crete has launched a new online campaign, aiming to promote the island’s authentic winter experiences and tourism offerings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaloniki Port’s Pier VI Extension Project Approved by GTP editing team 5 September 2019 by GTP editing team 5 September 2019 The Thessaloniki Port Authority has entered into a deal with Hill International for the project management of the port’s Pier VI extension. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Targets Dutch Tourism Market by GTP editing team 5 September 2019 by GTP editing team 5 September 2019 Halkidiki’s tourism offerings were recently presented to Dutch tour operators in the cities of Amsterdam and Almere in The Netherlands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail