Trade Associations - Gov NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo Promotes Greece in New Video by Eleftheria Pantziou 29 June 2018 by Eleftheria Pantziou 29 June 2018 The Tourism Ministry has unveiled a new video that stars NBA basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo showcasing Greece’s tourism offerings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO Announces Worldwide Competition for Tourism Startups by GTP editing team 27 June 2018 by GTP editing team 27 June 2018 The World Tourism Organization has launched the 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition to identify new companies that will lead the sector’s transformation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook Invites Greek Hoteliers to Invest in New Hospitality Concepts by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2018 by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2018 Thomas Cook CEO Peter Fankhauser is inviting Greek hoteliers, investors and banks to join forces with the group for new investments in Greece’s hospitality sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Sting Thanks Greece for Aiding Refugees while Others ‘Build Walls’ by GTP editing team 25 June 2018 by GTP editing team 25 June 2018 British singer-songwriter Sting praised Greece for setting the bright example and stepping up to support the thousands of migrants arriving in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Gets Eurogroup Green Light to Exit Debt Program by GTP editing team 22 June 2018 by GTP editing team 22 June 2018 Greece will receive its final 15-billion-euro bailout tranche after successfully completing its fourth assessment and will exit its nearly eight-year-long aid program on August 20. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Qatar Airways Travelers Love Destination Greece, Says Country Manager by Nikos Krinis 22 June 2018 by Nikos Krinis 22 June 2018 Greece continues to be one of the most popular destinations in the Qatar Airways network, according to the airline’s Country Manager for Greece & Cyprus, Theresa Cissell. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Argentina Bets on Tourism, Ready to ‘Welcome the World’ by Maria Paravantes 19 June 2018 by Maria Paravantes 19 June 2018 GTP Headlines speaks to Argentine Chamber of Tourism (CAT) General Manager Eleonora Boano, about plans to reach out to new markets, make Argentina accessible, and promote the vast range of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews ‘Thematic Tourism Key to Boost Arrivals to Greece’ – Interview with Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos by Eleftheria Pantziou 15 June 2018 by Eleftheria Pantziou 15 June 2018 Greece should focus on thematic infrastructure in order to further develop its tourism product, according to HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport: Incentive Program to Attract New Int’l Routes to Greece During Winter by GTP editing team 14 June 2018 by GTP editing team 14 June 2018 Fraport Greece will launch an incentive program to attract new international routes during the winter months at the 14 Greek airports it manages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Commission to Back 32 Greece Reform Projects with €20m by GTP editing team 14 June 2018 by GTP editing team 14 June 2018 A total of 32 projects in Greece have been selected to receive EU funding, following a decision recently adopted by the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture The Acropolis Museum to Celebrate 9th Birthday by GTP editing team 14 June 2018 by GTP editing team 14 June 2018 The Acropolis Museum in Athens on Wednesday, June 20, will celebrate its ninth anniversary with guided tours and cultural events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Draft Law on Thematic, Special Interest Tourism Up for Discussion by Maria Paravantes 13 June 2018 by Maria Paravantes 13 June 2018 A draft law covering thematic and special interest tourism is now open for public consultation through to June 27, on the Tourism Ministry’s website. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘World Tourism Day 2018’ to Focus on Tourism and Technology by GTP editing team 13 June 2018 by GTP editing team 13 June 2018 This year’s World Tourism Day, held on September 27, will focus on tourism and the digital transformation, according to the UNWTO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives DiscoverEU Offers Young People Travel Passes to Explore Europe this Summer by GTP editing team 12 June 2018 by GTP editing team 12 June 2018 As part of the DiscoverEU program, the European Union is providing 15,000 young people with the opportunity to travel around the continent this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Ten Single-use Plastics on EU Black List by GTP editing team 11 June 2018 by GTP editing team 11 June 2018 In efforts to preserve waters and beaches across its territories, the European Union is aiming to cut the use of plastics with a new proposed EU-wide regulation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tourism Minister Honors Director of “Greece – A 365-day Destination” Video by Nikos Krinis 11 June 2018 by Nikos Krinis 11 June 2018 Greek director Andonis Theocharis Kioukas was honored for his contribution to the GNTO’s multi-awarded video “Greece – A 365-day Destination”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Commission Proposes €100 Billion for Research and Innovation by GTP editing team 8 June 2018 by GTP editing team 8 June 2018 For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the European Commission is proposing for €100 billion to go towards research and innovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greek Trade Body Launches Traveler Rights App for Protection by GTP editing team 7 June 2018 by GTP editing team 7 June 2018 A new application aimed at protecting travelers visiting Greece and informing them of their rights, was launched by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Promotion of Greek Island Culture a Ministry Priority by GTP editing team 6 June 2018 by GTP editing team 6 June 2018 A number of projects are currently underway or in the pipeline focusing on the renovation or construction of cultural sites on the Cyclades islands, according to Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UNWTO Report: Action on Sustainability in Tourism Needs Extra Push by GTP editing team 6 June 2018 by GTP editing team 6 June 2018 The UNWTO has released a report that provides recommendations on how to use tourism as an effective means for achieving sustainable development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail