Culinary Crete’s Incredible Edibles Feature in Germany’s ‘Essen & Drinken’ by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Traditional Cretan cuisine takes center stage in German monthly foodie magazine Essen & Drinken (Eat and Drink) with a 10-page feature on everything from olive and oil to herbs and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister Kountoura Sets Priorities with Kos Mayor, Sector Authorities by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with Kos Mayor Giorgos Kyritsis, the president of the Kos Marina Sevastianos Maragos and the president of the Kos Hoteliers Association Konstantina Svinou … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Local Hotel Association Aims to Bring Laconia Into the Spotlight by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Establishing the southeastern Peloponnesian region of Laconia, which includes some of the country’s major tourist sites such as Monemvasia, Elafonissos, the Diros stalactite caves, Mt Taigetos, Mt Parnonas and Mystras, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lonely Planet: Lights, Camera… Greece! by GTP editing team 20 February 2015 by GTP editing team 20 February 2015 Lonely Planet has recommended 10 Greek locations, which have been the perfect backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters, as holiday hotspots for its readers: “Pick a few and plan your trip, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes, Chios and Chalki Lead the Greek Island Experience by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 She “fell in love – not with the lad but with the landscape”… that’s what award-winning historian, author and broadcaster Bettany Hughes said of her backpacking in Greece experience in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news North Face Joins Zagori’s ZEN for July’s Mountain Run by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 North Face Zagori and the Zagori Excellence Network (ZEN) have joined forces for this year’s mountain running race to be held on July 24-26. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sophia Loren: ‘Hydra is One of the Most Beautiful Places in the World’ by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Academy Award-winning Italian actress Sophia Loren referred to the Greek island of Hydra as “one of the most beautiful places in the world” in a recent interview she gave to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kalamata Airport Launches 18 New International Connections by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Kalamata Airport will connect 18 new international destinations with the central Peloponnese, the municipality announced last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Larissa to Follow Tourism Strategy of Halkidiki by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 The tourism strategy of Halkidiki has attracted the attention of professionals from Larissa, the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region, who are interested in creating a similar model … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Athens Proclaimed Europe’s Third Best Destination by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Athens, Greece, came in third place in the prestigious electronic pool for best European destination, organized by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Telegraph Travel’ Tribute to 19 Best Greek Islands by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 In its latest photo series, Telegraph Travel has selected the 19 best Greek islands for all tastes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news E. Macedonia-Thrace Authorities Eye Tourism Potential of National Parks by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 The Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace held a working group last week at the Nestos Delta Information Center in the town of Keramoti, on ways to integrate the country’s national parks … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture CNN: UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Vergina, Greece, has Incredible Back Story by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 CNN has included the archaeological site of Vergina in Greece among the 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that have a fascinating history. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Flood Takes Down Historic Epirus Bridge, Ministry Pledges Repairs by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 Repairing the historic Plaka bridge in the northwestern Greece region of the Zagori, which collapsed due to torrential waters on Sunday, is a priority the culture ministry said on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Athens Enters 2nd Phase of ‘European Best Destination 2015’ Competition by GTP editing team 28 January 2015 by GTP editing team 28 January 2015 The second phase of the ‘European Best Destination 2015’ competition has begun! Cast your vote for Athens! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Mayor Talks Tourism with Turkish Ambassador by GTP editing team 28 January 2015 by GTP editing team 28 January 2015 The tourism cooperation between Athens and Turkey was one of the main topics discussed in a meeting today at City Hall between the Greek capital’s mayor Giorgos Kaminis and the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Glyfada District in Athens to get 6.5 Million Euro Facelift by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 The upscale Glyfada coastal district in southern Athens will get a 6.5 million euro facelift thanks to four projects financed under the new National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2014-2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary ‘National Geographic’ Casts Spotlight on Greek Culinary Offerings by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Greek food, the Mediterranean Diet and eating traditions are taking center stage in a series of National Geographic food tour/travel features, bringing Greece into the international spotlight as a prime … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Nominated for ‘European Best Destination 2015’ Official Title by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 Vote for Athens! The Greek capital is competing against 20 cities in Europe for the title of “European Best Destination 2015”! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hoteliers to give Virtual Reality Tour of Northern Evia, Greece, at Grekland Panorama by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 The local hoteliers association of North Evia “enjoyEvia.com” will use virtual reality to introduce their destination to Scandinavians attending the Grekland Panorama trade fair in Stockholm next month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
