Destinations news ‘Game of Thrones’ Cast Visit Lesvos, Call for Support of Refugees by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Three actors from HBO block-buster “Game of Thrones” visited the Greek island of Lesvos this week to raise awareness about the ongoing refugee crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ECOWEEK 2016, Crete: Canadian Designer Chris Doray to Present Agios Nikolaos Seafront Intervention by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 Award-winning Canadian designer Chris Doray will join the ECOWEEK workshops in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, during July 3-10 and focus on the re-design of the waterfront promenade and facades of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Toll of Capital Controls in Greece a Year Later by GTP editing team 28 June 2016 by GTP editing team 28 June 2016 Capital controls, which were implemented in the summer of 2015 amid Greek political havoc and eurozone uncertainty and restricted access to personal deposits, are still with us a year later. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ABTA: How will ‘Brexit’ Affect Your Holiday? – Q&A by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has released a very useful Q&A that provides answers to questions regarding the impact of “Brexit” on travel plans. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel European Commission Updates EU Air Safety List, Clears 14 Airlines by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which includes the airlines that do not meet international safety standards and are therefore subject to an operating ban or … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview: Meet Dimitris Karampampas, the new executive chef at Melia Athens by GTP editing team 16 June 2016 by GTP editing team 16 June 2016 The Melia Athens, a member of Melia Hotels International, has introduced a new executive chef to the dining scene of the Greek capital. Dimitris Karampampas, a young, energetic and creative … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc UNWTO Strongly Condemns Mass Shooting Attack in Orlando by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 On the behalf of the international tourism community, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Monday expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News One Planet Living: From BedZED in London to ECOWEEK in Agios Nikolaos – Interview with Environmentalist Benjamin Gill of Bioregional (UK) by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 by GTP editing team 13 June 2016 Benjamin Gill, the international Technical Manager for One Planet Living, will be one of the speakers at the international conference ECOWEEK, a week of sustainable design, green building and envisioning … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc UN Chief to Visit Lesvos, Meet Refugees on June 18 by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit the island of Lesvos in Greece next week to assess the refugee situation and to show his solidarity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘The Navarino Challenge is the Best Example to Promote Sports Tourism in Greece’ – Interview with Tae Kwon Do Icon Alexandros Nikolaidis by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 by GTP editing team 9 June 2016 GTP had the opportunity to talk with Alexandros Nikolaidis, the twice Silver Olympic medalist in Tae Kwon Do and an ambassador of Greece’s multi-award winning event “Navarino Challenge” that will … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Promotes Greece Across the Globe, Now on Travel Channel by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 US explorer Josh Gates adds Greece to his long list of adventures with his TV series “Expedition Unknown” set to feature the Minoan Civilization and the secrets of its demise … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc US State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert, Names Possible Terror Targets by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 The US State Department on Tuesday issued a travel alert for American citizens referring to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Aristotle’s Tomb Comes to Light? by GTP editing team 27 May 2016 by GTP editing team 27 May 2016 Greece may be commemorating 2,400 years since Aristotle’s birth but it seems there’s more to celebrate as a Greek archaeologist revealed recently that he had found the great philosopher’s tomb. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Hoists ‘Blue Flags’ at 430 Beaches Countrywide by GTP editing team 25 May 2016 by GTP editing team 25 May 2016 With 430 beaches and nine marinas, Greece clinched third spot during the 1st International “Blue Flags” Awards ceremony held in Halkidiki on Wednesday, at the Porto Carras Grand Resort. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s Peloponnese Tops Lonely Planet’s 2016 ‘Best in Europe’ List by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 The Peloponnese in Greece is the number one European destination that travellers need to see in 2016, according to Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Europe’ top 10 list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Gets the Word Out About Greece with Fam, Press Trips by GTP editing team 20 May 2016 by GTP editing team 20 May 2016 Summer in Greece has taken off at full speed and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is doing everything to bring in more visitors with a series of initiatives including … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Police-manned Help-desks at Greek Airports to Assist Tourists by GTP editing team 10 May 2016 by GTP editing team 10 May 2016 Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Chania, Corfu, Mykonos, Kos, Santorini and Zakynthos airports are currently hosting tourist police offices in their arrival area. A tourist police office will soon be opening at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture National Archaeological Museum in Athens to be Honored on ‘International Museum Day’ by GTP editing team 9 May 2016 by GTP editing team 9 May 2016 The International Council of Museums (ICOM) – Hellenic National Committee will honor the National Archaeological Museum in Athens on the occasion of International Museum Day 2016 on Wednesday, May 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Rio 2016: Greece Hands Over Olympic Flame to Brazil by GTP editing team 27 April 2016 by GTP editing team 27 April 2016 The Olympic Flame was handed over to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro delegation on Wednesday, 100 days before the opening of the Olympic Games, at a ceremony at the Panathenian … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Reaching Final Destination in Greece: Panathenian Stadium by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 After traveling Greece for six days, the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch arrived on Tuesday at the Acropolis in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
