Event News Former Google Executive Steve Vranakis is Helping to ‘Reposition’ Greece by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2019 by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2019 Steve Vranakis, a former Google executive and current Chief Creative Officer of the Greek government, is aiming to reposition Greece on the global map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marketing Greece Pushes for Zero Waste Tourism Policies with ‘Opa’ Campaign by GTP editing team 22 October 2019 by GTP editing team 22 October 2019 Marketing Greece has launched a new campaign urging tourism enterprises and organizations to say “opa” to environmentally harmful practices and adopt zero waste policies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Fails to Keep Startup Generation at Home by GTP editing team 17 October 2019 by GTP editing team 17 October 2019 Greece is failing to win over investors planning to launch startups, with 39 percent seeking a “friendlier” eco-system elsewhere, according to the Startup Heatmap Report 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Digital Marketing Academy for Tourism Professionals Launches in Greece by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2019 by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2019 The first Digital Marketing Academy for Hospitality (DMAH), launched exclusively for tourism professionals in Greece and Cyprus, is accepting applications. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Expert: Greek Hoteliers Must Limit Reliance on Tour Operators by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 Greek hoteliers must expand their partnerships in the wake of Thomas Cook’s collapse, according to tourism industry expert Andreas Papatheodorou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture EC Monitor: Investing in Culture, Creativity Makes Cities More Prosperous by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 Europe’s top cultural and creative cities are more prosperous, according to the European Commission’s Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education German-Greek Chamber: 50 Job Openings in Hotel Sector by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Τhe German-Greek Chamber of Industry and Commerce has announced 50 new job openings in the hotel market as part of its DUAL Hellas training program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s New Tourism Campaign to Focus on New Markets, Affluent Travelers by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2019 by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2019 Greece’s new tourism strategy for 2020 will focus on new markets and affluent travelers, according to GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments New EIB Loan to Go Towards Greek Flood Protection Projects by GTP editing team 10 October 2019 by GTP editing team 10 October 2019 The European Investment Bank (EIB) will back new investments to protect homes and businesses across Greece from flooding and climate change. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ABTA: Brits Plan to Stop by Greece in Next 12 Months by GTP editing team 9 October 2019 by GTP editing team 9 October 2019 British travelers have a soft spot for Greece with 13 percent planning to visit in the next 12 months, a study by ABTA reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy WTTC’s 0SCARS Plan Spurs Tourism Businesses Towards Sustainability by GTP editing team 9 October 2019 by GTP editing team 9 October 2019 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the “0SCARS” action plan which aims to encourage its members to adopt and accelerate sustainability policies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Foreign Ministry Event Presents Greece’s No-deal Brexit Plans by Maria Paravantes 8 October 2019 by Maria Paravantes 8 October 2019 Greece recently presented its post-Brexit measures for trade, business, tourism and agriculture at a Foreign Ministry event in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Calls on Residents to Get Involved, Improve City by GTP editing team 7 October 2019 by GTP editing team 7 October 2019 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is calling on the city’s residents to actively join upgrade efforts through the new “Adopt Your City” program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Online Refund Service for Thomas Cook Customers Opens by GTP editing team 7 October 2019 by GTP editing team 7 October 2019 Customers of UK tour operator Thomas Cook, affected by its collapse, can claim a refund through the Civil Aviation Authority’s website as of October 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: Europeans Buying Up More Real Estate in Greece by GTP editing team 4 October 2019 by GTP editing team 4 October 2019 All the more Europeans appear to be investing in real estate in Greece, according to a report released by property brokers Tranio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov EBRD and UNWTO Team Up to Promote Inclusive Tourism by GTP editing team 4 October 2019 by GTP editing team 4 October 2019 EBRD and UNWTO have joined forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for achieving growth and development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news CNN Travel: Milos Among World’s Most Beautiful Islands by GTP editing team 3 October 2019 by GTP editing team 3 October 2019 The island of Milos in the Cyclades complex is included on CNN Travel’s list of the most beautiful islands in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Thomas Cook Collapse: Useful Info for Hoteliers, Tourists in Greece by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry released information for hotels in Greece that are hosting Thomas Cook customers from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO Promotes Events Highlighting Greece’s Gastronomy, Sports, Culture by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting a number of gastronomy, sports and cultural events scheduled to take place in Athens, Thessaloniki and the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Survey: Travelers Want Value, Personalization, Digital Products, Ease by GTP editing team 23 September 2019 by GTP editing team 23 September 2019 All the more travelers across the globe are focusing on value, personalization and technologies that make travel easier, according to Travelport’s Global Digital Traveler Research 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail