Day: July 1, 2006 | GTP Headlines

A note by the publisher

With the news last month that the Association of British Travel Agents suddenly cancelled their plans to hold their annual travel convention here in Athens from November 23-25, rumors around town spread like wild fire. Some said that potential UK delegates (UK travel agents) just...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

, By Lefteris Theofanopoulos

The renowned composer Mikis Theodorakis with Fani Palli-Petralia, minister of tourism development and Eleni Tsaldari, president of the Women's Lyceum.

Greek Music & Dance Highlight Beijing Tourism Exhibit

The music of Mikis Theodorakis and Greek traditional folkdances were performed at the third Beijing International Tourism Exhibit (BITE) last month, during which Greece was the honored country.

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Hotel Chamber Awards Nine For Tourism Contribution

At a ceremony last month, the Hellenic Hotel Chamber granted nine awards for significant contributions to tourism in Greece, in an award program first started in 2004. This year, a special committee selected individuals, businesses, initiatives and hotels that regardless of their...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Aristotelis Thomopoulos, first vice-president; Spiros Galiatsatos, general secretary; Andreas Andreadis, president; Kostas Leventis, third vice-president; and Maria-Eleni Mamidakis, director of public and international relations.

Bankcards & Internet Portal Priorities for Hoteliers

Bankcards for members and an internet portal are among the priority plans presented by Andreas Andreadis, president of the newly elected board of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX).

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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This year 404 Greek beaches received Blue Flags.

Another Record Year for Blue Flags

This year 404 Greek beaches received Blue Flags, compared with 383 last year, placing Greece in second place among the 40 countries participating in the program. A total of 2,549 beaches around the world received Blue Flags, which means that for every six beaches Greece has one...

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First Portal for Agro-Tourism

Agrotouristiki SA, the state corporation for alternative tourism development, created Greece's first internet portal on agro-tourism.

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Mohamed Elkhazmi, general secretary Arab-Hellenic Chamber; William Habib, the forum's ambassador for Arab countries; Christos Folias, deputy minister of national economy and finance; Evripides Stylianidis, deputy minister of foreign affairs; and Anastasios Antonopoulos, president of Arab-Hellenic Chamber.

Arab-Hellenic Trade Relations Forum Set for September

The first forum, "Historic Relations and New Horizons for Cooperation," is being organized for September 14 and 15 by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development, and will be held in Athens.

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Continued Upward Trend Forecasted for Tourism

The year 2005 was characterized as the turning point and the beginning of an upward trend for Greek tourism with incoming tourism increasing by about eight percent was the conclusion of the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts' (ITEP) recent study.

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Qatar Airways completes a succesful year in Athens.

Qatar Airways Completes a Successful Year in Athens

Last month Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, completed its first year of successful operations in Athens. The company's acceptance in the Greek market, by both individuals and travel agents, exceeded all expectations and is driving the company to boost...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Haris Kokkosis, special secretary for strategic planning in the ministry of tourism; Ioannis Tzoannos, general secretary in ministry of merchant marine; Giorgos Chiotis, dean of IST; Giorgos Drakopoulos, general manager of SETE; Aleka Madaraka-Sheppard, founding director of LSLC, ORA and UCL; and Dimitris Vasilakis, president of EPEST.

The Human Factor in Tourism and Shipping

The human factor and the growth of tourism and shipping, two key aspects of the Greek economy, was the focus of IST/University of Hertfordshire's meeting last month. Professors Haris Kokkosis and Ioannis Tzoannos, each representing the ministry's they work for, pointed out the...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Erhard Noresch and Roeland Vos of Starwood Hotels & Resorts with Takis Arapoglou and Anthimos Thomopoulos of Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A.

Starwood Chosen to Manage Astir Palace Hotel

Astir Palace's board of directors finally chose Starwood after an intense selection process that began with 20 proposals in September 2005. Starwood was among four companies short-listed, including Marriott, InterContinental and Accor.

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Erasmia Kanaki, sales representative; Eric Engelen, director of sales; Vassilis P. Sakellaris, president; Evan A. Pezas, director of sales & marketing; and Ilias Boikos, sales & contracts manager.

Direct Flights from Athens to Montreal and Toronto

Air Transat is now offering direct flights from Athens to Montreal and Toronto once or twice a week (Monday and Friday) from May to November 6, 2006.

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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The company’s staff attending a briefing by the general manager, Nikos Bolias.

Monogram’s Staff Enjoy a Weekend Retreat

A positive atmosphere and lively crowd characterized Monogram Travel's successful weekend retreat for its staff held in Vrahati, Corinth. "Monogram employees are the key to the company's success," said Monogram President Dimitris Spyropoulos.

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Michael Patellis, president of AirSea Lines S.A.; Minister of Merchant Marine Manolis Kefalogiannis; Canadian ambassador Philip Summerville; and Steven Earle, president of AirSea Lines International (Canada) Ltd.

AirSea Lines Plans to Invest over 100 Million Euros

AirSea Lines representatives last month announced plans to invest over 100 million euros for the acquisition of 30 seaplanes to service its existing and newly planned bases in Greece.

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Trinity To Offer M. Sc. Degree

Officials of Trinity International Hospitality Studies and U.S.-based Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that they have agreed in principle to offer a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Hospitality Administration in Greece through Trinity's campus. This degree...

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At the ribbon-cutting ceremony: Elsa Papadimitriou, MP for Argolida; Bishop Efraim for Hydra, Spetses; Fani Palli-Petralia, minister of tourism; Vasilis Sotiropoulos, prefect of Argolida; Menelaos Siakolas, president and managing director for AKS hotels.

New Conference Center in Porto Heli

AKS hotel group celebrated its new conference center in Porto Heli with an opening ceremony last month. Menelaos Siakolas, president and managing director of AKS Hotels, said that the company recognized the importance of conference tourism and believed that their center will help...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Great Britain's Liam Bond accepting the prize for first place from Theodoros Vasilakis, president and managing director of Aegean Airlines.

Pro-Am Golf Tournament a Success

Aegean Airline's first Pro-Am golf tournament was held last month at the Crete Golf Club in Hersonissos, an 18-hole championship desert course. Competitors for the 36-hole tournament came from 13 countries. Fifty-one teams, comprised of one professional and three amateur players...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Dimitri Karagioules, Delta's commercial director for Greece and Cyprus, at the press conference with Loren Neuenschwander, Delta's managing director Atlantic Region; Dr. Yiannis Paraschis, deputy CEO of Athens International Airport; and Giorgos Karamanos, manager of communications and marketing.

Delta’s New Daily Direct Flight to Atlanta

Last month, Delta began its daily direct flights to Atlanta International Airport in the south-eastern U.S., the airline's most important hub and the largest airport hub in the world. This flight gives passengers countless convenient connections to destinations to more than 200...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Corfu Hosted Inflatable Boat Races

Corfu Hosted Inflatable Boat Races

With numerous successes under its belt in organizing boat races, the island of Corfu once again took on the task of organizing and presenting the Panhellenic Inflatable Boat Races last month.

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Demie Galanou, executive manager of Cruiseplan, describing the special features offered by Princess Cruises.

Princess Cruises To Embark From Piraeus in Spring 2007

S Cruiseplan, said, "will give Greeks the opportunity to escape completely from their daily routine."

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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