Event News Thessaloniki Aiming to Become Sports Tourism Destination Through Marathon Events by Nikos Krinis 28 November 2017 by Nikos Krinis 28 November 2017 Thessaloniki’s marathons are gaining acclaim every year and organizers are aiming to place the city on the map of international sports tourism destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews ‘Navarino Challenge Promotes all Virtues of Sports’ – Interview with Greek Boccia Athlete Grigoris Polychronidis by GTP editing team 22 November 2017 by GTP editing team 22 November 2017 Paralympic Boccia Athlete Grigoris Polychronidis speaks of the connection between people and sports, achieved through the “Navarino Challenge” event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Xenia’ Expo Founder Tasos Koumanis Honored for Contribution to Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 15 November 2017 by GTP editing team 15 November 2017 The Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association honored Xenia expo founder, Tasos Koumanis, for his work and contribution to Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Thousands Hit the Streets for 35th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ – Photo Report by GTP editing team 13 November 2017 by GTP editing team 13 November 2017 More than 51,000 professional and amateur runners enjoyed perfect weather conditions in the 35th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” on November 12. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Shows Strong Presence at WTM London 2017 Expo – Photo Report by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2017 by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2017 Greece showed a strong presence during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2017, held November 6-8 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2017 Concludes with Focus on Responsible Tourism by GTP editing team 8 November 2017 by GTP editing team 8 November 2017 Responsible tourism was the key theme for the final day of the World Travel Market (WTM) 2017 on Wednesday, November 8, in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP UNWTO: International Tourism on Track for a Record Year by GTP editing team 7 November 2017 by GTP editing team 7 November 2017 Destinations worldwide welcomed 901 million tourist arrivals during the first eight months of 2017, some 56 million more than in the same period of 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Menalon Trail Paves Way with 1st Greek Hiking Path Meet by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2017 by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2017 Menalon Trail is Greece’s first to receive the European LQT certification, as announced during the 1st Greek Trails Conference – 3rd European Leading Quality Trails meeting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview: Theodosis Venetis, Executive Chef at Electra Metropolis in Athens by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Theodosis Venetis, the Executive Chef and driving force behind one of the newest gourmet restaurants in Athens, the Metropolis Roof Garden. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Cruise Homeport Case Study: Destination Thessaloniki – Opinion by GTP editing team 30 October 2017 by GTP editing team 30 October 2017 Ioannis Bras, an expert in port and cruise management, focuses on Thessaloniki and the benefits of a 20-week “butterfly” cruise itinerary from the city’s port. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greek Alternative Tourism in the Spotlight at Nostos 2017 Expo by Nikos Krinis 27 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 27 October 2017 The international tourism market in October met Greek alternative tourism forms during the Nostos 2017 exhibition held in Nafpaktos, western Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Condé Nast Traveler: 7 Greek Resorts Among Europe’s Top 30 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Seven luxury resorts in Greece are among the 30 top in Europe, according to the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News IMIC 2017: The End of Tourism as We Know It by GTP editing team 24 October 2017 by GTP editing team 24 October 2017 Redefining the way we market and manage tourism and refocusing the attention on the traveler were the key findings of this year’s IMIC 2017 conference. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Sports Tourism, Still Needs to Set a Target by GTP editing team 20 October 2017 by GTP editing team 20 October 2017 All the more destinations in Greece are tapping into sports as a way to promote their offerings and attract visitors. Is sports tourism the next big thing? 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Santorini IMIC 2017 Opens Dialogue Between Academia & Tourism Stakeholders by GTP editing team 19 October 2017 by GTP editing team 19 October 2017 Tourism as a field of study, the challenges, solutions and trends, as seen through the eyes of academics, is the focus of a three-day meeting on Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Nostos 2017: Nafpaktos Puts Focus on Alternative Tourism to Extend Season by GTP editing team 13 October 2017 by GTP editing team 13 October 2017 The Municipality of Nafpaktos in Western Greece is going forward with a plan focused on alternative forms of tourism to extend its season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greece’s InSETE and Cornell University Partner in Tourism Studies by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 InSETE has partnered with Cornell University in the field of vocational training for Greek tourism industry’s employees and professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News TUI Introduces Greece Excursion Collection, Hotel Brands to Greek Media by Nikos Krinis 3 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 3 October 2017 Greek journalists were recently given a taste of the tourism product offered in Greece by TUI Group, Europe’s largest tour operator, during a fam trip to the island of Kos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview: ‘Discover the World Greece’ Management Talks Aviation, Tourism by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2017 The father-son management of Discover the World Greece talks to GTP Headlines on issues regarding Greek tourism and the aviation sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Greek key tourism figures gave their messages, marking the importance of the sector for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail