Culture #savekaikia Campaign Launched to Stop EU-funded Destruction of Traditional Greek Boats by GTP editing team 5 October 2018 by GTP editing team 5 October 2018 The South Aegean Region is launching the #savekaikia campaign in an aim to safeguard the seafaring heritage of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Participates in European Day of Cultural Heritage Conservation by GTP editing team 5 October 2018 by GTP editing team 5 October 2018 Greek monument conservation workshops will open their doors to the public, as part of an initiative to bring Europe’s cultural heritage closer to people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WWF Rings Alarm Bells Over Gas and Oil Exploration in Greece, Calls for Action by GTP editing team 3 October 2018 by GTP editing team 3 October 2018 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched a campaign to raise awareness and support against oil and gas exploitation, which it says will have tragic repercussions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Call for Abstracts: Int’l Conference on Environmental Science and Technology – CEST2019 by GTP editing team 3 October 2018 by GTP editing team 3 October 2018 The organizing committee of the 16th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology – CEST2019, which is to take place on Rhodes, has issued a call for abstracts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Travel Etiquette: How to Be a Better Tourist by GTP editing team 1 October 2018 by GTP editing team 1 October 2018 Ten ways for travelers to stop upsetting locals and for them to make the destinations they visit better for the environment and their fellow holidaymakers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greece Lifts Cash Withdrawal Restrictions by GTP editing team 28 September 2018 by GTP editing team 28 September 2018 Bank account holders in Greece are now free to withdraw any amount of cash from ATM machines and banks, following a Finance Ministry announcement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greece Salutes World Tourism Day 2018 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2018 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2018 On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2018, key figures in Greek tourism underline the importance of tourism and the digital transformation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Still Slow to Achieve EU 2020 Recycling Target by GTP editing team 26 September 2018 by GTP editing team 26 September 2018 Greece is among 14 EU member states at risk of missing the 2020 recycling target of 50 percent, according to a report published by the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Guardian: Brexit Good Chance for Greeks to Seek Parthenon Marbles’ Return by GTP editing team 25 September 2018 by GTP editing team 25 September 2018 Brexit might be the right time for the Greek government to exert pressure on Britain to return the Parthenon Marbles, according an article published in The Guardian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news T+L: Crete Among 12 Best Tropical Destinations for Solo Travelers by GTP editing team 25 September 2018 by GTP editing team 25 September 2018 Crete has been included on the list of the 12 Best Tropical Destinations for Solo Travelers, which was recently released by the Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Seoul-Athens Direct Air Link a Priority for Greece, Says Tourism Ministry by GTP editing team 21 September 2018 by GTP editing team 21 September 2018 The South Korean government will support the efforts of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura for the launch of a direct Athens-Seoul air link. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP INSETE Handbook to Aid Greek Tourism Enterprises in Waste Management by GTP editing team 21 September 2018 by GTP editing team 21 September 2018 SETE’s research department INSETE has released a handbook on “Recycling and Solid Waste Management” for tourism enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news CNN Travel Reveals the ‘Sacred’ Beauties of Patmos by GTP editing team 20 September 2018 by GTP editing team 20 September 2018 The pilgrimage sites and tranquil beaches of the island of Patmos, in the Dodecanese, are featured in an extensive article of CNN Travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Wanderlust Greece Explores Crete – Video by GTP editing team 19 September 2018 by GTP editing team 19 September 2018 Wanderlust Greece, the digital travel campaign of Marketing Greece, reveals all the reasons why travelers should add Crete to their vacation bucket list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Q&A on Short-term Leasing in Greece by GTP editing team 18 September 2018 by GTP editing team 18 September 2018 Questions and Answers (Q&A) for property owners interested in leasing their homes for short-term accommodation purposes via online sharing platforms, such as Airbnb. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Democracy Award Goes to Mozambique’s Joaquim Chissano by GTP editing team 18 September 2018 by GTP editing team 18 September 2018 Joaquim Chissano, Mozambique’s second president, was bestowed with the 3rd City of Athens Democracy Award by Athens Mayor Georgios Kaminis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Turkey’s High Court Rejects Plea to Turn Hagia Sophia into Mosque by GTP editing team 14 September 2018 by GTP editing team 14 September 2018 Turkey’s High Court has ruled that the former Greek Orthodox church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul cannot be used as a mosque and will remain a museum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos: Access to Navagio Beach Banned Until Further Notice After Rockfall by GTP editing team 13 September 2018 by GTP editing team 13 September 2018 Following a rockfall, access to the world famous Navagio Beach on the Greek island of Zakynthos has been prohibited until further notice. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins ‘Star Family Holidays Destination’ Title by Travel Bulletin by GTP editing team 12 September 2018 by GTP editing team 12 September 2018 Greece has been announced as the “Star Family Holidays Destination” at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards 2018 held recently in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP OSE Presents ‘New Era’ for Greek Railways by GTP editing team 11 September 2018 by GTP editing team 11 September 2018 The Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) recently announced a number of improvements and new planned services at railway stops in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail