Culture Greece Considered as Filming Location for UK Movie by GTP editing team 1 August 2018 by GTP editing team 1 August 2018 British producer Gareth Jones was recently in Greece for a pre-filming visit to determine whether he will shoot “The Giaour” in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines, Airports Launch Joint Campaign to Stop Human Trafficking by GTP editing team 31 July 2018 by GTP editing team 31 July 2018 The airline and airport industries are launching a joint campaign against human trafficking, boosting efforts in awareness, training, and reporting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov What to Do in Case of Flood by GTP editing team 30 July 2018 by GTP editing team 30 July 2018 The Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection and Attica Region have announced flood measures for residents and travelers in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Beaches on Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Santorini Lose ‘Blue Flag’ Status by GTP editing team 30 July 2018 by GTP editing team 30 July 2018 Thirty-eight of Greece’s beaches, located on some of the country’s most popular destinations, have lost their coveted Blue Flags and were dropped from the 2018 list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP UNWTO Encourages Travelers to Visit Greece by GTP editing team 27 July 2018 by GTP editing team 27 July 2018 Aiming to support Greece following the devastating wildfires in the Attica region, the UNWTO is encouraging travelers to visit the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Opinion – Fear-mongering: Against Travelers’ Best Interests by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2018 by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2018 Opinion: To capitalize on a nation’s or destination’s tragedy to create false perceptions, serve dubious interests or perpetuate prejudice, is unethical. Fear-mongering is never in the best interests of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Best Beaches in Greece Revealed by ‘Beach Inspector’ by Eleftheria Pantziou 27 July 2018 by Eleftheria Pantziou 27 July 2018 Beaches on Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Mykonos and Kos are are among the best in the world for 2018, according to online platform Beach-Inspector.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotels Open their Doors to Attica’s Wildfire Victims by GTP editing team 26 July 2018 by GTP editing team 26 July 2018 The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association has announced that it is offering shelter to people displaced by the wildfires that broke out in Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news What to Do in Case of Fire by GTP editing team 26 July 2018 by GTP editing team 26 July 2018 As fires across Greece and other European countries continue, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection is providing residents and travelers with advice. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Four Greek Water Parks Voted Best in Europe for 2018 by GTP editing team 26 July 2018 by GTP editing team 26 July 2018 Four Greek water parks are included in the Top 25 of the 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Amusement and Water Parks in Europe, released by TripAdvisor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Tourism Bodies Join Forces Against Air Traffic Control Strikes by GTP editing team 24 July 2018 by GTP editing team 24 July 2018 Major EU tourism trade bodies are joining forces with Airlines for Europe (A4E) in efforts to minimize the “damaging” impact of air traffic controller (ATC) strikes on travelers and tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Called to Apply EU’s New PNR Rules for Travelers by GTP editing team 20 July 2018 by GTP editing team 20 July 2018 The European Commission has called on Greece to apply the new PNR rules, which require travelers to provide detailed personal information ahead of travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Blue Star Ferries Promotes the Aegean Islands’ Gastronomy via Online Campaign by GTP editing team 20 July 2018 by GTP editing team 20 July 2018 Greek ferry company Blue Star Ferries has launched an online campaign to promote the gastronomy and products of the Aegean Islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greece Launches Online Ticket Service for Admission to Museums, Sites by GTP editing team 19 July 2018 by GTP editing team 19 July 2018 Visitors of certain archaeological sites, monuments and museums in Athens, Crete and the Peloponnese can now buy tickets online. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands in FlightNetwork’s Top 10 for World’s Best Journeys by GTP editing team 18 July 2018 by GTP editing team 18 July 2018 The Greek Islands are among the top 10 best destinations in the world for once-in-a-lifetime journeys, according to a list compiled by FlightNetwork. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Police Issue Guidelines for Online Shopping, Payments by GTP editing team 17 July 2018 by GTP editing team 17 July 2018 The Greek Police has issued guidelines on how to ensure secure online transactions, including booking ferry or air tickets, hotels and car rental. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO VP: Perseverance and Consistency Behind Greek Tourism Success Story by GTP editing team 17 July 2018 by GTP editing team 17 July 2018 Establishing Greece as multi-island destination in the Mediterranean, offering 365 days of tourism options, tops the tourism ministry’s agenda, according to GNTO VP Aggeliki Chondromatidou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ‘Wyndham has Ambitious Growth Plans for Greece’ – Interview with Dimitris Manikis by Nikos Krinis 16 July 2018 by Nikos Krinis 16 July 2018 Dimitris Manikis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ president and managing director for EMEA, speaks of the group’s plans for the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Best of Greece Unveiled at 25th World Travel Awards by GTP editing team 3 July 2018 by GTP editing team 3 July 2018 Greece’s best hotels, resorts, destinations, airlines, travel agencies and organizations were awarded in the 25th World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala ceremony, which was recently held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Bringing Traditional Music Back to the Streets of Greece by GTP editing team 3 July 2018 by GTP editing team 3 July 2018 Buskers are now bringing a flavor of the ancient world to the streets of modern Greece, using traditional instruments to recreate the sounds of yesteryear for tourists and locals alike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail