Initiatives Jordan’s Queen Rania Visits Lesvos, Calls for Collective Global Response to Refugee Crisis by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan visited the Kara Tepe refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos on Monday and called for a collective global response to the growing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives EU Cities Form Solidarity Network Over Migrant Issue by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 On the initiative of Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis, 28 EU capitals have agreed to pool their resources and form a network offering support to Greece over the refugee crisis during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Tradition on Mykonos: Hundreds Dance the ‘Hasapiko’, Highlight the Island’s Culture by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 Whoever was at the old port of Mykonos on Palm Sunday, April 24, had the chance to see something very unique: some 300 amateur dancers of all ages formed a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Easter Opening Times for Attractions in Greece by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the opening hours of all state archaeological sites, monuments and museums during Holy Week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Queen Rania of Jordan to Visit Lesvos, Raise Plight of Refugees by GTP editing team 19 April 2016 by GTP editing team 19 April 2016 Known for her humanitarian work, Queen Rania of Jordan is next on the list of international influencers visiting Greece in efforts to raise awareness about the ongoing refugee crisis in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hermitage Welcomes ‘Greece in Russia’ Events by GTP editing team 18 April 2016 by GTP editing team 18 April 2016 An imposing statue of the archaic Kore 670 is the center piece of the newly launched ‘Greece in Russia’ events at the State Hermitage in St Petersburg. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Rio 2016: From Ancient Olympia to Maracanã… Here Comes the Olympic Torch by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 The time has come for Greece to share the light of the Olympics as the Olympic Torch begins its journey on April 21 from the home of the Games in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy WTTC: ‘Don’t Close Borders in Response to Terrorism… Travel is Force for Good in the World’ by GTP editing team 7 April 2016 by GTP editing team 7 April 2016 “Closing borders and jeopardising the freedom to travel is not the answer to the current security concerns. World leaders need to stand together and act now, with the support of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Athens International Airport Celebrates 15th Birthday by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 Athens International Airport (AIA) “Eleftherios Venizelos” recently celebrated 15 years of operations. “We celebrate our 15 years in a period when, despite the country’s severe macroeconomic conditions, the year 2016 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Europe Welcomes First Certified ‘T-Guides’ for Visitors with Learning Difficulties by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 FEG and ENAT have certified the first two professional tourist guides in Europe as “T-Guides” for guiding visitors with learning difficulties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Tourist Accommodation Licensing to Get Easier? by GTP editing team 1 April 2016 by GTP editing team 1 April 2016 The licensing procedure for tourist accommodation facilities in Greece to get the coveted Special Operations Sticker will be simplified requiring fewer supporting documents, among others, according to a new plan … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Active in Greek Tourism? Apply Now for NSRF Funds by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Greek tourism sector professionals can now apply online for EU subsidies through the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2014-2020 program, with the procedure running through to May 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov FEDHATTA Officially Launches Greek Tourism Action Plan ’12’, Aims to Extend the Season by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) has launched an action plan, dubbed “Dodeka”, designed to boost Greece as a year-round tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Chios’ Kambos Among Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites by GTP editing team 24 March 2016 by GTP editing team 24 March 2016 The semi-rural area Kambos on the Greek island of Chios, has been listed among Europe’s seven most endangered heritage sites, Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage organisation, and the European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: ‘Terrorists will Never Succeed in Destroying the Right to Travel’ by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 “Terrorists will never succeed in destroying the fundamental urge and right of people to travel, explore and learn about the world”, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) director general and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Tapping into Greece’s Thermal Springs for Tourism by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Thermal springs in Greece can bring in tourism revenue and tourists all year round, according to experts attending a special event held on Tuesday in Athens marking World Water Day … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece @ ITB 2016 – Photo Report by GTP by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 Greece received positive and optimistic messages from the German market at the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry, ITB Berlin, which marked 50 years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Gastronomy & Tourism: The Case of Greek Olive Oil – Opinion by GTP editing team 18 March 2016 by GTP editing team 18 March 2016 Greek olive oil is inextricably linked with the Greek identity and can be considered a valuable asset which can enhance and differentiate the Greek tourist product. – Opinion by Alexandros … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Angelina Jolie Concludes Visit to Greece, Urges Expansion of Legal Pathways for Vulnerable Refugees by GTP editing team 17 March 2016 by GTP editing team 17 March 2016 UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Pitt concluded her mission to Greece on Thursday meeting volunteers, NGOs and local authorities engaged in emergency response efforts on the island of Lesvos, and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions UNWTO Projects a Positive 2016 for Tourism in Greece by GTP editing team 17 March 2016 by GTP editing team 17 March 2016 UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai on Thursday expressed the confidence of the organization in the continued growth of the tourism sector in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
