Misc Russia-Turkey Tensions to Take Toll on Tourism by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 All Russian citizens are being summoned to return home as the country’s parliament examines the possibility of suspending all air traffic to Turkey, after a Russian bomber was downed by … 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
Investments Workshop Paves Way for German Interest in Greek Isle Energy Projects by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Smart grid applications, infrastructure for electric vehicles, municipal lighting and electricity storage technologies were the focus of a workshop held earlier this month exploring the viability of energy projects on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Germany to Expand, Offer Cheaper Rates, New Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 In efforts to win back its share of the German market, TUI Germany announced the launch this week of a far-reaching strategy which will include a massive expansion of its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc ETOA: ‘It is Vital that Europe is Perceived as a Safe Destination’ by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) on Tuesday said that it is vital that Europe is perceived as a safe destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc US State Dept Issues Worldwide Travel Alert, Urges Vigilance by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The US State Department issued a “Worldwide Travel Alert” late on Monday, the first in almost a year, informing US citizens of possible risks to travel due to increased terrorist … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives SNF Announces $37 Million in Grants for Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Sports, Social Welfare by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The Board of Directors of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation has authorized 111 new grants totaling $37.65 million (33.29 million euros) to support non-profit organizations for programs in arts and culture, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Three Steps Necessary to Attract Foreign Investments to Greece by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 A fixed tax system, less red tape and speedier licensing procedures are key to bringing in much-needed investments to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UNESCO Adds 5 Greek Regions to Global Geopark Network by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has listed five regions in Greece, in its Global Geoparks networks program, presented recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Global Travel and Tourism Leaders Condemn Recent Terrorist Attacks by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 “Terrorism is a global threat that can only be addressed through the strong and concerted efforts of the world’s governments and the international community”, the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Massive Chios Tourism Project Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 A 100-million-euro investment project on Chios for the development of a 5-star 700-room resort complete with museum and educational facility by Kerameia SA has been included in the government’s list … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Germany’s Fraport Expects Airport Deal with Greece to be Completed in Q4 2016 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 Greece’s airport deal with Frankfurt-based Fraport is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the transport company’s CEO, Dr. Stefan Schulte. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture SNF Withdraws 3m euro Grant to National Museum of Contemporary Art Due to Delays by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced that it has withdrawn a three million euro grant to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) due to failure to adhere to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London Again Attracts 50,000 Participants by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 World Travel Market London 2015 was a phenomenally successful event surpassing the average attendance of the previous five events with the number of qualified buyers remaining at a record high. 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
Destinations news Famed Lefkada Beach Vanishes After 6.1 Richter Temblor by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 The repeatedly awarded Egremni beach, known for its impressive rock formations and crystal clear waters, on the south-western coast of the Greek island of Lefkada, has apparently vanished following a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Explores ways to Strengthen Tourism Ties with Indonesia by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Greece and Indonesia can form tourism ties and cooperate in many sectors, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation of the Parliament of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Kountoura Discusses Upgrading Tourism Education in Greece by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 The Tourism Ministry is examining ways to reconstruct the level of tourism education and upgrade the Greek vocational tourism training schools (former OTEK schools). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Aims for Year-round Tourism by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the ministry is working to establish Thessaloniki as an all-year destination and a leading city break in the Balkans. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc World Committee on Tourism Ethics Condemns Hideous Terrorist Attacks in Paris by GTP editing team 17 November 2015 by GTP editing team 17 November 2015 The World Committee on Tourism Ethics strongly condemns the terrorist attacks perpetrated last week in the capital of France and recently in other parts of the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
