Exhibitions Greece @ ITB Berlin 2018 – Photo Report by GTP Headlines by Nikos Krinis 12 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 12 March 2018 Photo report of Greece’s participation at the ITB Berlin 2018 trade show that includes statements on the German market made by Greek tourism figures and travel professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Property Market Showing Signs of Recovery by Maria Paravantes 9 March 2018 by Maria Paravantes 9 March 2018 Greece’s property market appears to be recovering thanks to returning confidence and to increased tourism which is propelling demand for holiday homes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ITB 2018: Greece’s ‘365-day Destination’ Video Honored at ‘Golden Citygate’ Awards by Nikos Krinis 9 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 9 March 2018 Greece was honored at the 17th International Tourism Film and Multimedia competition “The Golden Citygate” at the ITB Berlin trade show in Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘Athens Tourism Partnership’ Enters Second Phase by GTP editing team 8 March 2018 by GTP editing team 8 March 2018 The “Athens Tourism Partnership” initiative, launched by the City of Athens, AEGEAN and Athens International Airport (AIA), has entered into its second phase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions ITB 2018: Greece Sees 30% Rise in Early Bookings from German Market by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 Early bookings to Greece for the 2018 season are up 25 to 30 percent from the German market, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News IPK – ITB Berlin: Record-breaking Growth for Global Travel by GTP editing team 7 March 2018 by GTP editing team 7 March 2018 ITB 2018 kicks off today with great news: According to IPK, global travel in 2017 grew by 6.5 percent, reaching some 1.2 billion trips. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions SETE: Greek Tourism Must Stay Alert by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 While Greece is seeing a surge in bookings, SETE President Yiannis Retsos says that the Greek private sector should stay alert. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki in Spotlight at UNWTO Silk Road Meeting at ITB 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was in the spotlight during the 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting held on the first day of the ITB Berlin 2018 travel trade show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alltours: Everything Perfect in Greek Market by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 Expecting high growth rates in Greece in 2018, Alltours has greatly expanded its program to the country for the 2018 season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTFL Think Tank 2018: Greece’s Tourism Growth will be ‘Phenomenal’ by Nikos Krinis 2 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 2 March 2018 Greece’s tourism growth will be phenomenal, WTTC Head Gerald Lawless said during the WTFL Think Tank 2018 at Costa Navarino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO Bolsters Teamwork in Tourism with EU by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2018 by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2018 The UNWTO and the European Parliament signed an agreement in Brussels towards the advancement of sustainable tourism across the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Debt Crisis a Real Enemy for Eurozone, Says Hellenic Republic President by Eleftheria Pantziou 1 March 2018 by Eleftheria Pantziou 1 March 2018 Eurozone’s real enemy is the debt crisis, President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos said during the opening ceremony of the Delphi Economic Forum 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Thermal Springs in Greece: An Opportunity for Investors by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2018 Investors were recently informed on Greece’s effort to develop its thermal springs, an untapped and rich national resource. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Thessaloniki Metro Works Unearth Thousands of Ancient Treasures by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 More than 300,000 ancient finds have come to light following works on the Thessaloniki metro including a headless statue of Aphrodite and mosaics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Acropolis, National Archaeological Museum Draw in the Crowds by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 The Acropolis, its museum and the National Archaeological Museum in Athens are among the most visited sites in Greece, recent data showed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Three Greek Beaches Among Top in Europe for 2018 by GTP editing team 22 February 2018 by GTP editing team 22 February 2018 Three beaches in Greece are ranked among Europe’s best for this year, according to TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Tourism on the Agenda of Delphi Economic Forum 2018 by GTP editing team 22 February 2018 by GTP editing team 22 February 2018 Greece’s potential as a tourism destination and the strategies needed for further growth will be on the focus of the Delphi Economic Forum III, which will take place between March … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE in Brussels – Greek Tourism ‘Speaks Out’ in European Parliament by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2018 The European Parliament on Tuesday was informed of the strength, resilience and prospects of Greek tourism, as well as the challenges impending its future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Ready to Host UNWTO Silk Road Tourism Meeting in October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 February 2018 by GTP editing team 16 February 2018 The 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, to be held in Thessaloniki, is expected to be a “landmark event for Central Macedonia”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Launches European Cultural Heritage Year Events by GTP editing team 16 February 2018 by GTP editing team 16 February 2018 Greece officially launched the European Year of Cultural Heritage, an initiative of the European Commission, with a special event focused on Rebetiko music. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail