Air Travel Major Airlines Cut Travel Links with Qatar Amid Diplomatic Row by GTP editing team 5 June 2017 by GTP editing team 5 June 2017 Several airlines, including Emirates and Etihad, have announced the suspension of all flights to and from Doha from Tuesday, June 6, until further notice. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Condemns Double Terror Attack in London by GTP editing team 4 June 2017 by GTP editing team 4 June 2017 Greece has condemned the incidents that took place late Saturday on London Bridge and at Borough Market in the United Kingdom that left seven people dead and at least 48 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Eurobank Puts Five Greek Hotels on the Market by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 Eurobank will be placing five hotel units in Athens, Thessaloniki, Epirus and on the island of Kos under the hammer in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Spa Towns Mark Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 by GTP editing team 2 June 2017 Spa towns across Greece reported 8 percent growth in terms of tickets issued in 2016 compared to 2015, according to the National Center for Social Research. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: Greek Tourism on Steady Growth Course by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 The Greek tourism sector’s contribution to the economy has been on a course of constant growth, according to a report released by the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) intelligence body. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Almost Last on IMD’s 2017 Competitiveness Ranking by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 The tedious negotiations between Greece and its lenders have taken a toll on the competitiveness of the country, which ranks 57th among 63 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Makes News in the Economist by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 Under the title “Kalo Taxidi! Greek Tourism”, the Economist says Greece is set to welcome more travelers from the UK, Russia and Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Kourneta: Upgrade of Tourism Education in Greece is Among Ministry’s Priorities by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 by GTP editing team 1 June 2017 Tourism education is a priority area of focus for the Greek Tourism Ministry, according to the General Secretary of Tourism, Evridiki Kourneta. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments AIA SA Offers €600m for 20-year Extension of Athens Airport Concession Agreement by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 AIA SA’s financial offer of 600 million euros has paved the way for the 20-year extension of the Athens airport concession agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Tourism, Shipping Ministers Lay Out Cruise Sector Plans by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 International cruise groups are actively demonstrating their trust in Greece, including Greek destinations on their itineraries despite the ongoing political instability in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments GEK Terna, India’s GMR Clinch Kastelli Airport Project Contract by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 by GTP editing team 31 May 2017 GEK Terna and India’s GMR Airports Limited have tentatively been named contractors for the construction and operation of the Kastelli airport on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Santorini, Chania, Halkidiki Top Greeks’ Summer Preferences by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 Santorini, Chania and Halkidiki are the top choices of Greek travelers this summer, followed by the Aegean islands of Paros and Milos, according to online search engine trivago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Safeguarding Antiquities Priority as Thessaloniki Metro Works Proceed by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 A working group made up of state and Attiko Metro officials will monitor works on the Thessaloniki metro, aiming to safeguard Byzantine era findings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ithaki Faces Isolation, No Direct Ferry Service, Lacking Health Infrastructure by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 The lack of a direct ferry route to Ithaki was discussed between the Ionian island’s mayor Dionysis Stanitsas and KEDE president George Patoulis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Historic Athens Hotel King George Up for Grabs by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 by GTP editing team 30 May 2017 The 5-star King George Hotel in Athens, dating back to the 1930s, is up for sale, Eurobank said, calling on interested parties to submit their bids until June 12. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Greek Tourism Legislation Now Codified, Soon Available Online by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 All laws and rules involving the Greek tourism sector, dating back to over 100 years, have been brought together and codified. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Athens Riviera Set for Massive Growth by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 The Region of Attica signed a 150 million euro agreement with construction firm Aktor for the redevelopment of the Faliro Delta. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ithaki Health Conference Introduces Int’l Medical Tourism Center by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 Athens Medical Association President George Patoulis announced the creation of Greece’s International Medical Tourism Center, which will be based in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EC Updates EU Air Safety List, Adds Four Carriers by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 by GTP editing team 29 May 2017 Four carriers from Nigeria, Ukraine and Zimbabwe were added to the revised EU Air Safety List, while all airlines from Benin and Mozambique were removed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Going Full Speed Ahead to Attract More Tourists from China by GTP editing team 26 May 2017 by GTP editing team 26 May 2017 Having China as a priority tourism market, Greece is working on increasing the number of Chinese visitors through a series of strategic actions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail