Event News Greek PM: New Unique Experiences Key to Extending Tourist Season by Maria Paravantes 9 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 9 April 2024 The Greek PM wants Greece to evolve into the ‘world’s best destination’ by creating special interest tourism products that will extend the season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news L’Etape Greece by Tour de France Attracts 1,000 Cyclists to Ancient Olympia by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 More than 1,000 cyclists participated in the L’Étape Greece by Tour de France cycling race that took place in Ancient Olympia, Western Greece, for the second year in a row. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 Greece’s tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Promotes Greece’s Sports Tourism Through Running, Bike Events by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 Running events in Ilia and Chania, a bike festival in Athens and a sports robotics competition in Heraklion will take place in April under the auspices of the GNTO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SAAE Gathers Greek Aviation Leaders to Discuss Industry Challenges by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) held an exclusive gathering in Athens, celebrating the vital role and continuous cooperation among its members in the aviation sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Still a Top Holiday Destination for Israelis, Say Professionals by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 Greece remains a top holiday destination for Israeli travelers, according to feedback from Israel-based tourism professionals and media at the IMTM expo in Tel Aviv. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news HOTREC: Rhodes to Host 1st EU Tourism Forum for Climate Crisis by Asimina Doumani 3 April 2024 by Asimina Doumani 3 April 2024 Europe’s tourism bodies, including HOTREC, ACI Europe, A4E, CLIA and ECTAA, will gather on Rhodes to discuss the climate crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens City Festival: Over 250 Events Including Concerts, Parties, Walking Tours by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 This year’s city festival in Athens will kick off in May and include more than 250 events and highlight a number of landmark locations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Europe Congress to Hold MICE B2B Event in Helsinki by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 Europe Congress is set to bring its highly anticipated MCE North & West Europe forum to Helsinki during April 21-23. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Attracts the Crowds at Salon Mondial Tourism Expo in Paris by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 Crete features high among the preferences of French visitors, the island’s regional authority said after participating in the Salon Mondial du Tourisme exhibition in Paris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Thessaloniki Tourism Organization’s Stand Applauded at Expo in Prague by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization was honored for its stand’s impressive appearance during the recent Holiday World & Region World tourism exhibition in Prague. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ETC: Applications Open for Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2024 by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 Tourist destinations across Europe that have developed sustainable cultural tourism practices are invited to apply for the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotel Grande Bretagne Takes Thousands of Visitors on a Journey Through Time by Nikos Krinis 22 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 22 March 2024 The iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens took thousands of visitors on an exciting voyage through time as part of its “Always Grand” celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news European Commission Launches Smart Tourism Competitions for 2025 by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 The European Commission is inviting Tourism destinations across Europe to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Earth Hour 2024: Athens Airport Switches Off the Lights by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 On Saturday, March 23, Athens International Airport (AIA) will join WWF’s global initiative “Earth Hour” and will switch off the lighting of its western runway system for one hour. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Welcomes Royal Jordanian’s New Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 Royal Jordanian introduced its new Embraer 195 E2 Jet aircraft to passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WPL Athens Summit Welcomes Women Leaders from Across the Globe by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Athens welcomes hundreds of women leaders from 57 countries this week for the “Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit 2024’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024 Open for Entries by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 The WSTHA invites individuals and organisations making an impactful contribution in sustainable travel and tourism to enter its 2024 inaugural program for free. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Costa Navarino to Welcome ABTA’s 2024 Travel Convention in October by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 ABTA, a trade association for British travel agents, will once again hold its travel convention, the UK travel industry’s forward-looking event, at Costa Navarino in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Selected as Host City of IAPCO General Assembly in 2026 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 Over 150 leading professionals of the international conference market will be in Athens, Greece, in February 2026. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail