Culture Epirus Promotes its Cultural Route of Ancient Theaters at WTM London 2019 by Nikos Krinis 8 November 2019 by Nikos Krinis 8 November 2019 The ambitious “Cultural Route of the Ancient Theaters of Epirus” project was introduced to the world at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2019 exhibition in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Film Studio Aiming to Welcome Hollywood Productions in 2020 by GTP editing team 8 November 2019 by GTP editing team 8 November 2019 A film studio to operate in Thessaloniki, Greece, will be ready to welcome Hollywood productions by 2020, says Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Philoxenia 2019 to Host 382 Exhibitors, New Startups and ‘Dark Tourism’ Conference by Nikos Krinis 7 November 2019 by Nikos Krinis 7 November 2019 The Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition is getting ready to open its doors at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center on Friday, November 8. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Draft Bill to Facilitate Greece Diving Tourism Set for Parliament by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry is getting ready to table a bill that will simplify procedures for the creation of diving and marine parks in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats European Commission Predicts 1.8% Growth for Greece by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 The European Commission revised its growth forecast for Greece downward from 2.1 percent to 1.8 percent in 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Mayor Takes Initiative to Redefine Port City by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 As investments to upgrade Piraeus port increase, Mayor Yiannis Moralis is looking to redefine the city and improve the standard of living for residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Ministers Focus on Innovation and Rural Development at WTM London 2019 by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 Tourism leaders from around the world came together at WTM London 2019 for a high-level discussion on tourism’s role in rural development, the challenges and the opportunities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture History Channel Partners with WFTGA and FEG Tourist Guides to Inspire Travel Choices by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 by GTP editing team 7 November 2019 History Channel has partnered with WFTGA and FEG tourist guides to inspire travel choices through dedicated content on its TV and online networks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Port Development Tops Greek PM’s China Agenda by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 The development of Piraeus port into one of Europe’s leading container terminals topped Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ agenda of talks during his recent visit to China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites New Working Group to Examine Acropolis Area Building Limits by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2019 A new working group has been set up and tasked with re-examining building terms and limits applicable to the Acropolis area in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Alltours Expands Summer 2020 Holiday Program for Greece by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 Renowned tour operator Alltours has expanded its summer 2020 program for Greece to meet the rising demand of Austrian travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Abandoned Piraeus Tower Set to Shine 45 Years Later by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 The Cante Holdings Ltd – Prodea consortium has tentatively been selected as the preferred bidder in a tender for the revamp of the Piraeus Tower. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees No Brexit Effect on Travel (so far) by Nikos Krinis 5 November 2019 by Nikos Krinis 5 November 2019 Until now, it seems that Brexit is not deterring British holidaymakers from booking and taking overseas holidays to EU destinations, including Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
WTM 2019 Special Greek Tourism Minister Holds Key Talks at WTM London 2019 by Nikos Krinis 5 November 2019 by Nikos Krinis 5 November 2019 On the sidelines of WTM London 2019, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis met with airlines and travel groups interested in boosting their presence in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments PM: New Chapter in Greece – China Ties Starts with Investments by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 Aiming to stimulate growth, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said his government was committed to facilitating investments and invited Chinese investors to bet on Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greek Leisure Boat Market Sees Robust Demand by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 Greece’s yachting market has gained ground over the 2014-2018 period, demonstrating robust demand for recreational boating, according to ICAP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Exports to US Pick Up Pace in H1 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 Greek exports to the US rose by 7.17 percent in the first six months of 2019, demonstrating the positive climate in bilateral trade between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Euromonitor Reveals Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 In its new report ‘Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel: 2019 Edition’, Euromonitor looks at the latest trends shaping travel across the regions globally. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens on Lonely Planet’s ‘Best-value’ List for 2020 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 Lonely Planet has included Athens, Greece, on the list of the 10 Best-value Destinations for an Affordable Adventure in 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Astypalea Explores Ways to Tap into Marine Tourism by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 Astypalea should invest in marine tourism and take advantage of its prime geographical position, says Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail