Key Tourism Figures UNWTO Chief Says Diversifying Key to Greece’s Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 11 January 2016 by GTP editing team 11 January 2016 Diversifying is key to the Greek tourism sector’s growth, Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), said in a recent interview. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Time-lapse Project ‘Greek Skies’ Captures Hope in the Stars by GTP editing team 11 January 2016 by GTP editing team 11 January 2016 It took 365 days and 825 hours of shooting, 55,000 photos, 8,400km of footage and 650 hours of editing to get time-lapse project “Greek Skies” up and rolling. Now it’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Give the Greeks a Nobel Prize for Humanity, Vote Now by GTP editing team 8 January 2016 by GTP editing team 8 January 2016 For the hands-on demonstration of compassion in the ongoing refugee crisis, activist group Avaaz invites you to vote so that the Greek islanders and volunteers be nominated for this year’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘GTP’ Media Partnerships Reach Turkey, Russia and Asia by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 Aiming to promote Greece, but also set the stage for professional alliances that will boost Greek tourism, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is proud to announce media partnerships with three … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Salvation Army: Temporary Accommodation and Goods Needed for Refugees Entering Greece by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 The international movement Salvation Army has reached out to Greek tourism professionals in an effort to secure temporary accommodation for refugees entering Greece on their journey to other European countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives PPP in Tourism to Boost Growth, Create Jobs in Europe by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 Public and private tourism players have joined forces for the first time and are calling on the European Union to do more for the growth of the sector through the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Aegean VP Says Airports Deal a Step in the Right Direction by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 by GTP editing team 16 December 2015 The privatization agreement between the government and consortium Fraport-Slentel for the 40-year management of 14 regional airports in Greece, which was finalized on Monday, is a step in the right … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Athens Campaign Invites All to ‘Speak Athenian’ and ‘Be an Athenian’ by GTP editing team 10 December 2015 by GTP editing team 10 December 2015 “Hipstorical”, “Philosofa”, “Theatricult”, “Bistrocracy”… An exciting new “vocabulary” has arrived to fire the imagination of travellers to Athens and teach them to talk … Athenian! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel European Commission Adopts New Aviation Strategy for Europe by GTP editing team 7 December 2015 by GTP editing team 7 December 2015 The European Commission on Monday adopted a new Aviation Strategy for Europe, a milestone initiative to boost Europe’s economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA CEO: ‘Acts of Terror Will Not Get the Better of Us… Flying is a Force for Good in Our World’ by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 Tony Tyler, the director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Thursday encouraged travel as a response to recent acts and threats of terrorism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Philoxenia 2015 Wrap Up – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Among the largest sector events in Greece, the Philoxenia – Hotelia – Polis fairs this year jointly held on November 12-15 in Thessaloniki, won over the crowds, reporting a 17 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education International Hellenic University Offers Post-Grad Tourism Studies by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 The Thessaloniki-based International Hellenic University (IHU) announced the launch earlier this month of its post-graduate studies program in Hospitality & Tourism Management. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece @ WTM 2015 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 Greek tourism is expected to enjoy further growth in 2016 it was understood during the 36th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 2-5 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London. The WTM … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News The 33rd Athens Marathon – The Authentic Breaks All Records – Photo Report by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 The 33rd Athens Marathon – Τhe Authentic broke all records on Sunday, November 8, attracting some 43,000 athletes who tested their mettle and improved their personal times running the classic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Caldera Yachting: ‘We Create A Lifetime Experience For Our Customers!’ by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 Yiannis Mattheos, the CEO of Caldera Yachting, informs on the company’s business activities and vision, which is focused on offering customers “The experience of a lifetime”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Polis Grand Hotel: Your Home Away from Home in Athens by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 The first phase of renovations at the four-star Polis Grand in central Athens, are now complete and the luxury hotel is ready to offer visitors the finest in accommodation and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Revels in Run-up to Marathon with Weeklong Events by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 The Athens Marathon may be all about running but it’s also about having fun and the Greek capital is ready to usher in the country’s biggest sporting event in style. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Domotel Hotels: ‘Our Guests Find a Home Far Away from Home’ by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Konstantinos Alexopoulos, the CEO of Domotel Hotels & Resorts, informs on the Greek boutique and lifestyle hotel chain’s aim, which is to deliver unique and innovative experiences to guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aldemar Resorts: ‘We Aim to Offer the Finest Guest Experience’ by GTP editing team 20 October 2015 by GTP editing team 20 October 2015 Alexandros Aggelopoulos, the vice president of Aldemar Resorts, informs on the latest revamps and upgrades of the company’s high standard hotels. He also reveals that Aldemar will once again promote … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Global Travel and Tourism Leaders Welcome New UN Sustainable Development Goals by GTP editing team 28 September 2015 by GTP editing team 28 September 2015 The leaders of the major Global Travel and Tourism associations have welcomed the adoption of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tourism is included in the SDGs as a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
