Destinations news Athens, Thessaloniki Feature in Greece’s New City Break Promo Video by GTP editing team 9 November 2018 by GTP editing team 9 November 2018 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Aegean Airlines launched a new video campaign promoting Athens and Thessaloniki as city break destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Minister Kountoura Promotes Greek Tourism in 15 Seconds by Nikos Krinis 8 November 2018 by Nikos Krinis 8 November 2018 Minister Elena Kountoura was quick to respond when CNN International’s Richard Quest asked her to promote Greek tourism… in just 15 seconds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greece Shares Best Tourism Practices at WTM London 2018 by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2018 by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2018 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, during WTM London 2018, shared Greece’s best practices and actions implemented to overcome challenges and achieve tourism growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece: No Indication (Yet) of Brexit Impact on UK Bookings for 2019 by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2018 by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2018 The booking behavior of British holidaymakers for Greece does not seem to currently have a “Brexit effect”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Ancient Theaters of Epirus: A Doorway to the Full Travel Experience by Maria Paravantes 5 November 2018 by Maria Paravantes 5 November 2018 The Epirus Region launched over the weekend its new tourism product and branding concept – the Ancient Theaters of Epirus cultural route. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre: The Whole Air Travel Industry is on a Journey by Maria Theofanopoulou 1 November 2018 by Maria Theofanopoulou 1 November 2018 Sabre CEO Sean Menke analyzes the most powerful disruptions and shifts in the global travel industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Brexit May Threaten UK-driven EU Tourism, Greece in Top 7 Travel Spots by GTP editing team 29 October 2018 by GTP editing team 29 October 2018 UK nationals include Greece among their top travel destinations of choice in the EU, according to TUI Group’s policyAGENDA, which comes in view of the Brexit negotiations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Meeting Santorini’s Creator: The Volcano by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2018 by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2018 Greece’s island of Santorini, one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations, owes all that it is today to a huge volcanic eruption in about 1600 B.C. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Post-Brexit Air Travelers Urged to Know Rights, Prepare for Longer Waits by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 As Brexit draws near, travelers should know their rights before take-off as the UK’s exit from the EU, on March 29, is expected to create disruption at airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP World’s Oldest Intact Shipwreck Ever Discovered May be Greek by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 A 23-meter ship that appears to have rested at the bottom of the Black Sea undisturbed for over 2,400 years, is believed to be Greek. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Eight New Travel Trends to Come Our Way in 2019 by Booking.com by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 by GTP editing team 23 October 2018 Experience, immersion, volunteerism, less plastic and more adventure are just some of the new travel trends to emerge in 2019, according to booking.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greece Remains in Visa Waiver Program of United States by GTP editing team 22 October 2018 by GTP editing team 22 October 2018 United States authorities have notified the Greek Citizen Protection Ministry that Greece remains in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) of the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives DiscoverEU: Free Tickets Available for 18-year-olds to Travel Around Europe by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 by GTP editing team 19 October 2018 As of November 29, 18-year-olds in the EU can apply for a free ticket to travel around Europe between April 15 and October 31, 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO’s Greece Tourism Video Nominated for CIFFT Award – Cast your Vote! by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 The Greek National Tourism Organization’s video “Greece – A 365-day Destination” is nominated for the CIFFT People’s Choice Award 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Events Travelport LIVE 2018: To The Traveler of Tomorrow – You Will Be Your Passport by Maria Paravantes 17 October 2018 by Maria Paravantes 17 October 2018 Travelport LIVE 2018 in Rome, this week, examined “Embracing the New Normal in Travel Tech” and concluded that there’s only one way, and that’s forward. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Visit Greece Website to ‘Speak’ 10 Languages by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2018 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2018 Visit Greece, the official tourism website for Greece, run by the GNTO, is undergoing a revamp and will be available in 10 languages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP AEGEAN: 5th Best Airline in the World for 2018 by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 Greek carrier AEGEAN is the fifth best airline in the world for 2018, according to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler (CNT). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Tourism and Education: UNWTO Signs MoU with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki by Nikos Krinis 10 October 2018 by Nikos Krinis 10 October 2018 The UNWTO is looking to collaborate with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and benefit from its skills, knowledge and experience for tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Top Global Bodies Urge Closer Cooperation on Trade and Tourism by GTP editing team 9 October 2018 by GTP editing team 9 October 2018 International bodies are urging closer global cooperation on trade and tourism, calling for greater participation of the tourism sector in trade policy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greece Looks to Improve Ferry Travel for Passengers with Disabilities by GTP editing team 8 October 2018 by GTP editing team 8 October 2018 The Greek Shipping Ministry is looking to improve the ferry experience of persons with disabilities when traveling in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail