Air Travel Competitive Prices Key to Limit ‘No-deal’ Brexit Impact on Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 14 March 2019 by Nikos Krinis 14 March 2019 If Greece keeps its holiday prices at competitive levels, the impact of a “No-deal” Brexit will perhaps not be so severe on the country’s travel and tourism sector, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC Impressed by Greek Tourism Sector Growth Rate by GTP editing team 13 March 2019 by GTP editing team 13 March 2019 The Greek tourism sector is growing over three times faster than the wider economy, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece @ ITB Berlin 2019 – Photo Report by Nikos Krinis 12 March 2019 by Nikos Krinis 12 March 2019 Following its participation in this year’s ITB Berlin exhibition in Germany, Greece once again is expecting its tourism numbers to see a rise from the German market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2019 Special Greece Among Safest Destination Countries in 2019, Says IPK Survey by Nikos Krinis 6 March 2019 by Nikos Krinis 6 March 2019 Greece is on the list of the 20 safest countries in the mind of outbound travelers and was also among the top 10 outperforming destinations in 2018, says IPK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy WTTC Says Travel and Tourism to Save the Day After Brexit by GTP editing team 6 March 2019 by GTP editing team 6 March 2019 As March 29 draws near, new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council found that the industry may keep the UK economy strong after Brexit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments EIB ‘Committed to Unlocking Priority Investment in Greece’ by GTP editing team 4 March 2019 by GTP editing team 4 March 2019 The European Investment Bank (EIB) in 2018 financed a record number of projects in Greece, making it the largest beneficiary of EIB Group financing in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ioannina’s Silversmithery Museum: A Gem to be Admired by Maria Paravantes 28 February 2019 by Maria Paravantes 28 February 2019 The Ioannina Silversmithing Museum showcases Epirus’ silver working tradition, which played a key role in the region’s economy and cultural identity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Releases Brexit-related Guidance for UK Citizens by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 The Greek Foreign Ministry has launched a new website to provide guidance to UK nationals living in Greece or planning to visit the country, aiming to help them prepare for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Oh My Greece’ Tourism Campaign Goes Viral by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 The video for the “Oh My Greece | Unlock the Feeling” new tourism campaign, went viral on social media platforms in just 48 hours from its release. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kountoura: Greece’s Tourism Success All About Hard Work, Not Circumstance by GTP editing team 25 February 2019 by GTP editing team 25 February 2019 Greece has emerged as a leading tourism destination, strengthening ties and reaching out to new markets, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ERA Urges for Action in Light of Continued Brexit Uncertainty by GTP editing team 25 February 2019 by GTP editing team 25 February 2019 ERA continues to call for a wide-reaching reciprocal aviation agreement between the EU and the UK to prevent further serious harm to European connectivity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Revives Greek Customs for Carnival Season by GTP editing team 21 February 2019 by GTP editing team 21 February 2019 Carnival festivities will kick off in Athens on Saturday, February 23, and last for 15 days, with more than 65 events scheduled to take place in the city center and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Greek Tourism Campaign Unveiled… ‘Oh My Greece’ by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2019 by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2019 Greece’s diversity, nature, culture, gastronomy and lifestyle, are showcased through the country’s new tourism promotional campaign: “Oh My Greece | Unlock the Feeling”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Agreement Foresees Discount on Intellectual Rights Fees for Greek Hoteliers by GTP editing team 19 February 2019 by GTP editing team 19 February 2019 The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers and the Special Service of Emergency Rights Management – EYED have signed a MoU, in efforts to relieve hoteliers of steep fees for the use of music. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture International Tourist Guide Day 2019: Free Guided Tours to All by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2019 by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2019 In celebration of International Tourist Guide Day 2019, Greek qualified tourist guides are introducing guests to interesting cultural sites in various parts of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Healthy Passenger Demand Continued in 2018, Says IATA by GTP editing team 12 February 2019 by GTP editing team 12 February 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global passenger traffic results for 2018 showing that demand rose by a healthy 6.5% compared to full-year 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Among 15 Best European Destinations for 2019 by GTP editing team 12 February 2019 by GTP editing team 12 February 2019 Athens is among the 15 Best European Destinations for 2019, ranking 12th on the list recently released by the European Best Destinations organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology WTTC and IBMATA Partner to Promote Biometric Technology for Seamless Travel by GTP editing team 12 February 2019 by GTP editing team 12 February 2019 WTTC and IBMATA have partnered to promote biometric technology for safe, secure and better travel across international borders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Chamber Announces Tourism Startup Accelerator by GTP editing team 11 February 2019 by GTP editing team 11 February 2019 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will launch a “Travel – Hospitality Accelerator”, a first-of-its-kind program to accelerate tourism startups in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates London is the ‘Capital of Love’, Says Valentine’s Travel Survey by Ryanair by GTP editing team 8 February 2019 by GTP editing team 8 February 2019 London is the most popular destination for travel this Valentine’s weekend (February 14-17), according to the results of a travel survey conducted by Ryanair. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail