Destinations news Tough Measures to Protect Kyparissia Shoreline, Sea Turtle by GTP editing team 26 May 2016 by GTP editing team 26 May 2016 Considered one of the most well preserved coasts in Greece, and home to the endangered loggerhead sea turtle, the Kyparissia Gulf in the western Peloponnese, has come into the spotlight … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘The Times’ Reveals ‘Idyllic’ Secret: Halkidiki’s Ammouliani Islet by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 Under the title “Empty Beaches, Sleepy Villages and Quiet Tavernas” the London Times featured this month the tiny Halkidiki island of Ammouliani for its white sand, spectacular view, warm hospitality … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hoteliers Ring Alarm Bells over Imminent Taxes by GTP editing team 20 May 2016 by GTP editing team 20 May 2016 Thessaloniki’s hoteliers are sending signals of distress over plans by the government to increase taxes or introduce new levies on areas affecting the hospitality sector, saying this will inevitably lead … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu Hoteliers Event Explores Challenges to Hospitality Sector by GTP editing team 18 May 2016 by GTP editing team 18 May 2016 The challenges of the hospitality sector took center stage during a meeting of the Corfu Hotels Association on Tuesday, which also revealed the findings of a recent Institute for Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Handful of Greek Isles Up for Grabs by GTP editing team 18 May 2016 by GTP editing team 18 May 2016 Greece seems to be selling off dozens of its islands, according to a Business Insider report this week which checked into a real estate website and found properties in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Luxurious ‘Ovation of the Seas’ Docks at Piraeus by GTP editing team 17 May 2016 by GTP editing team 17 May 2016 The Ovation of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International, arrived in the port of Piraeus on Sunday, May 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Italy Gets to Know Alonissos’ Beauty, Tourism Options and… Tuna by GTP editing team 16 May 2016 by GTP editing team 16 May 2016 The Greek island of Alonissos was recently introduced to a group of Italian journalists and tourism professionals during recent events held in Rome and Naples. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Costa Navarino Set to Report on Sustainability Issues that Matter via GRI by GTP editing team 13 May 2016 by GTP editing team 13 May 2016 With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, Messinia-based luxury resort Costa Navarino will soon be the first Greek tourism enterprise to join the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and report on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ioannina Authorities Urge PM to Step in, Get Airport Up & Running by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 Local authorities in the northwestern Greek city of Ioannina are calling on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to step in and ensure the local airport is up and running with consistent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Danish Journalists Explore the Peloponnese Prior to Launch of Direct Flights from Copenhagen and Billund to the Region by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 A group of journalists from Denmark recently toured the Peloponnese during a fam trip held two weeks before the launch of direct flights from Copenhagen and Billund to Kalamata. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sifnos Featured this Month in Condé Nast Traveller by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 The culinary character of Sifnos is featured in a 12-page article in the May issue of the UK edition of the world renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Sets Up Destination Management Body to Ensure Viability by GTP editing team 10 May 2016 by GTP editing team 10 May 2016 Not resting on their laurels, Santorini authorities are putting their money where their mouth is and taking more actions to boost tourism to the world renowned Cycladic island with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kalamata Ready to Launch Hot Air Balloon Flights 4 All by GTP editing team 4 May 2016 by GTP editing team 4 May 2016 Much like Baron Munchausen’s fairytale air balloon flights, the seaside town of Kalamata in the Peloponnese, is ready to launch air balloon travel on May 15 from the country’s first … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Paros Airport Ready by July, Milos, Naxos, Syros to Follow by GTP editing team 28 April 2016 by GTP editing team 28 April 2016 The airport of Paros will be fully operational and linked with Greek and international destinations by July 16, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Christos Spirtzis said on his recent visit to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Student, Youth Travel Boosts Syros 2016 Tourism by GTP editing team 27 April 2016 by GTP editing team 27 April 2016 Student and youth travel have begun to pick up pace contributing to tourism revenue for the Cycladic island of Syros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture C. Macedonia Region Looks to Tap into Amphipolis Site as Tourism Asset by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 The Northern Greece archaeological site of Amphipolis, which had the world on edge two years ago as to the identity of the person buried there, has been proposed by the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Turkey Comes Closer to Attica Destinations by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 The multiple travel experiences the destinations of Attica can offer Turkish visitors for short breaks throughout the year were presented last week to leading tour operators, journalists and bloggers from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news S. Aegean Region Goes Tech, Calls on Users to ‘Share its Sunshine’ by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 As part of its 2016-2020 tourism promotion plan, the South Aegean Region recently presented its new digital communication strategy which includes extensive social media actions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Nine Years Later Kythera Museum Up ‘n’ Running by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 It took nine years to get the Archaeological Museum on the island of Kythera back in shape and at noon on May 7, Culture Minister Aristides Baltas will hand it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Natura 2000 Award 2016: Vote for Skyros! by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 The island of Skyros, home to Mount Kochylas, a Natura 2000 site and an area particularly rich in biodiversity, is among the 24 finalists for this year’s Natura 2000 Award … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail