Sport events 3rd Messinia Pro-Am at Costa Navarino – Early Bird Offer Ends Oct. 31 by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 Early bird registrations for golf players interested in participating in Costa Navarino’s 3rd Messinia Pro-Am tournament are open until October 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete to Host 20th FEG European Tourist Guides Meeting by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 The European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, during November 20-25, will hold the 20th European Tourist Guides Meeting in Heraklion on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary UNWTO Invites Ideas for 1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Contest by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 The World Tourism Organization is inviting startup companies to submit their ideas for its 1st UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Yperia 2018: Special Tribute to Employment for Youth, Women by GTP editing team 22 October 2018 by GTP editing team 22 October 2018 The 16th International Convention on Culture and Tourism “Yperia 2018” on Amorgos will include a special tribute on employment for youth and women. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Navarino Challenge 2018 Welcomes 2,500 Athletes from 36 Countries by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 More than 2,500 professional and amateur athletes of all ages participated in Greece’s award-winning sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge 2018”, which took place in Messinia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Thessbrunch’ Returns with New Autumn Menus and Events in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 After a short summer break, Thessbrunch, the culinary initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, returns with new autumn menus and events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to Focus on Growth by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 The viability of Europe’s marina industry will be the focus of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to be held in Athens during October 25-27. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions ITB Asia 2018 Finishes on a High with Record-breaking Numbers by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia, wrapped up on a high as the annual event achieved record-breaking numbers, according to Messe Berlin (Singapore). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Domotel Hotels Launches ‘Life Experiences’, Holds Special Wine Event by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 Domotel, a chain of boutique and lifestyle hotels, has launched its “Domotel Life Experiences” program, which focuses on gastronomy and wine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Scoot Gives Greek Travel Agents an Aircraft Tour of its B787 Dreamliner by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 Singapore Airlines-owned Scoot and Athens International Airport (AIA) recently gave Greek travel agents an aircraft tour of the B787 Dreamliner. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Runners Forest’ to Be Created in Fire-stricken Areas of Athens Marathon Route by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 In efforts to support Attica’s communities hit by recent wildfires, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) has announced the creation of the “Runners Forest” along the Athens marathon classic route. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Yoleni’s: New Meeting Point for Greek Startup Community by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 The Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomy Center in Athens has been announced as the meeting point of the “START your night UP” series of events, organized by Envolve Entrepreneurship for startup entrepreneurs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE ‘Thinks Different’ and Spreads the Word on Importance of Technology for Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2018 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2018 Greece needs to move quickly to respond to the new challenges of the digital revolution, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Goes Live in Rome with ‘New Normal in Travel Tech’ by Maria Paravantes 16 October 2018 by Maria Paravantes 16 October 2018 The new trends and challenges in technology and travel will come into the spotlight at the Travelport LIVE 2018 event, which is held during October 16-18, in Rome. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Xenia 2018 to Show How Digital Technology is Shaping Hospitality by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 The ways digital technology is shaping the future of the hospitality industry will be the main focus of the Xenia Digi Hotel conference, to take place during November 24-26, in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s 4th Thermal Medicine Meet Urges Creation of Natural Springs Network by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 Ways to tap into Greece’s thermal springs for the development of health and wellness tourism were discussed during the 4th Panhellenic Congress of Thermal Medicine held in Kammena Vourla. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News 36th Athens Marathon Breaks Participation Record – 55,000 People to Run in November by Eleftheria Pantziou 15 October 2018 by Eleftheria Pantziou 15 October 2018 Some 55,000 runners will participate in the 36th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” on November 11, compared to 51,000 participants in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ANEK Lines Holds ‘Autumn Bicycle Round 2018’ on Crete by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 Cycling enthusiasts and athletes of all ages participated in the Autumn Bicycle Round 2018, recently held by Greek passenger shipping company ANEK Lines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Minister Inaugurates Greek Mythology Theme Park in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 12 October 2018 by GTP editing team 12 October 2018 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura inaugurated Greece’s first theme park and museum in Thessaloniki, which is dedicated to Greek mythology and the 12 Labors of Hercules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events MCE South Europe 2018: MICE Industry Pros Get Ready to Experience Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 12 October 2018 by GTP editing team 12 October 2018 Some 200 professionals from the MICE industry are getting ready to attend the MCE South Europe 2018 B2B event, during October 21-23 in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail