Culinary WFTA: Online Culinary Certification for Professional Tourist Guides by GTP editing team 6 May 2019 by GTP editing team 6 May 2019 The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) is offering the world’s first online, comprehensive Culinary Tourist Guide Certification training programme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Paves Way for Alternative Tourism with 1st ALTE Show by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2019 by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2019 The 1st ALTE Peloponnese Tourism Exhibition is a fact aiming to serve as a reference point for alternative tourism offerings in the Peloponnese region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica’s Beaches Can be a ‘Unique Selling Point’ for Athens by Nikos Krinis 25 April 2019 by Nikos Krinis 25 April 2019 Tourism professionals in Athens need to “get the word out” that the Greek capital’s city center is in very close distance to beaches and the sea in general, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Tourism Professionals Working to Create the Arcadia Riviera by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2019 Actions are underway to put dozens of Kynouria’s small mountain and coastal villages on the tourism map, while creating experiences that will bring tourists back to Arcadia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Marathon will Welcome 63,000 Runners in 2019 – Online Registration Opens by GTP editing team 19 April 2019 by GTP editing team 19 April 2019 Online registration for the Athens Marathon – The Authentic, which as of this year will be a two-day event in the Greek capital, has opened. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Astir Palace: Beach Revamp, Upscale Marina and Private Villas Coming Soon by Nikos Krinis 17 April 2019 by Nikos Krinis 17 April 2019 Astir Palace, after opening the doors of the first Four Seasons hotel in Greece, expects to complete the second phase of its major investment project by the summer of 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s First ‘IRONMAN 70.3’ Deemed a Complete Success by GTP editing team 16 April 2019 by GTP editing team 16 April 2019 Greece’s first IRONMAN 70.3 event was deemed a complete success, as it attracted more than 4,500 athletes, team members, volunteers and sports lovers from all over the world to Costa … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos to Host ‘UCI Gran Fondo 2019’ Cycling Race by Eleftheria Pantziou 12 April 2019 by Eleftheria Pantziou 12 April 2019 The island of Kos, during April 19-21, will host the UCI Kos Gran Fondo 2019, a cycling race to be held with the participation of athletes from all over the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Action Plan to Transform Arcadia into the ‘Tuscany of Greece’ by Maria Paravantes 10 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 April 2019 The Arcadia Chamber has plans to turn the area into the “Tuscany of Greece” and Tripoli into a citybreak destination that will serve as a base for the entire region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy WWF Greece Slams Shoreline Use Bill as ‘Destructive’ for Residents and Tourism by GTP editing team 8 April 2019 by GTP editing team 8 April 2019 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Greece warns of the “catastrophic effects” of a new shoreline use law that was recently tabled in Greek parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTTC Best Practices Toolkit to Aid Governments in Tourism Policies by GTP editing team 5 April 2019 by GTP editing team 5 April 2019 A toolkit of best practices aimed at tourism ministers, sector leaders, and policymakers worldwide was presented this week during the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Seville, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy ESTA for Greeks for US Travel Now Valid for Two Years by GTP editing team 4 April 2019 by GTP editing team 4 April 2019 The United States has extended the validity of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) issued to Greek citizens to the standard two years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Stricter Checks at Greek Airports May Cause Delays at Passport Control by GTP editing team 3 April 2019 by GTP editing team 3 April 2019 A new security measure will be implemented in Greek airports for all European citizens traveling to/from Non-Schengen destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Telegraph Reveals 10 Places in Greece that Will Surprise Travelers by GTP editing team 29 March 2019 by GTP editing team 29 March 2019 British daily newspaper The Telegraph reveals some of Greece’s most distinctive destinations that will surprise travelers seeking for more than just sea & sun. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Excels in Hospitality, Lags in Destination Management – Study by Nikos Krinis 27 March 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 March 2019 Greece outperforms its competitor destinations on top satisfaction pillars, but falls behind in other factors that influence the visitor experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TripAdvisor: Crete Among Best Destinations in the World for 2019 by GTP editing team 27 March 2019 by GTP editing team 27 March 2019 Crete is among the five best destinations in the world for 2019, according to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Αwards for Destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Events MSc in Sustainable Tourism Development: Deadline for Applications is April 5 by GTP editing team 21 March 2019 by GTP editing team 21 March 2019 Applications for the MSc in sustainable tourism development, launched by Harokopio and Aegean Universities and the Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne, end on April 5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Rises in Most Expensive Cities Ranking by Nikos Krinis 19 March 2019 by Nikos Krinis 19 March 2019 Athens, Greece, has risen five places in the list of the most expensive cities in the world, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living 2019 survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens-Attica Ready to Host FVW 2019 Workshop by Nikos Krinis 18 March 2019 by Nikos Krinis 18 March 2019 German tour operators and travel agents will become acquainted with Athens and Attica at the “FVW workshop Athens-Attica 2019” during March 27-31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Ranked 7th Most Appealing Hotel Investment Destination by GTP editing team 14 March 2019 by GTP editing team 14 March 2019 Greece is seventh among the top 10 European countries attracting the interest of investors seeking to tap into the hospitality market, according to Tranio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail