Month: September 2014 | GTP Headlines

Destination Athens: On The Road To Recovery

During the first eight months of the year, hotels in Athens, Greece, saw 390,000 more overnight stays compared to 2013, according to data revealed at a press conference by the head of the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, Alexandros Vassilikos.

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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New Campaign Invites Visitors To Greek Capital To “Become” Athenians

Visitors in the Greek capital are invited to "become" Athenians through a new international tourism promotion campaign named "I’m An Aθenian Too."

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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Hollywood’s Kirsten Dunst Loved Filming In Greece

American actress Kirsten Dunst enjoyed shooting the movie "Two Faces of January" in Greece, because it gave her a chance to experience a working vacation.

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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Greek Hotels Nominated In World Event To Honor Excellence In Golf Tourism

Greek hotels and golf courses have been included among the nominees at the 1st Annual World Golf Awards, the global initiative launched to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry.

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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Hilton Athens Invites Guests To Support A Good Cause This Winter

Guests at the Hilton Athens Hotel in Greece are invited to "make a big difference with small change" this winter to children in need.

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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International Workshop On Island Challenges To Be Held On Samos, Greece

Islanders and island stakeholders will gather in October in Greece to attend an international workshop on the challenges islands face in regards to waste management and the solutions that should be sought.

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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Titania’s “Olive Garden” Now Available For Business Events, Private Parties

The all-day "Olive Garden" gourmet restaurant, located on the rooftop of Titania Hotel in Athens, has announced that it is available in afternoons for the booking of events and private parties (until 7pm).

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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Etihad Airways Rolls Out First Boeing 787-9 Aircraft

Etihad Airways and Boeing celebrated the roll out of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner at an overnight event held recently in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Posted On 30 Sep 2014

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Greek Air Traffic Controllers Announce 48-Hour Strike For 4-5 October

The Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association has announced a 48-hour strike in the country's airports scheduled for Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October.

Posted On 29 Sep 2014

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The Future of Tourism In Halkidiki, Greece: Investments In 5-Star Hotels

Halkidiki, a Greek holiday hotspot located in Northern Greece, was put under the microscope during a recent workshop held by the region's hotel association on the occasion of World Tourism Day.

Posted On 29 Sep 2014

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Aegean Airlines Gives Impressive Performance At Athens Flying Week-Airshow 2014

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines gave an impressive show at this year's Athens Flying Week - Airshow 2014 that took place 22-28 September at the beach of Palaio Faliro and Tatoi military airport in Athens.

Posted On 29 Sep 2014

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Renovated Resort Hotels In Tolo, Greece, Welcome Visitors This Autumn

Greek resort hotels Paradise Lost and Frini located in Tolo, a seaside village ideal for family or romantic vacations in Greece, were recently renovated and are welcoming visitors interested in various forms of tourism.

Posted On 29 Sep 2014

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EASA Allows Use Of Smartphones, Tablets During Flights

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) now allows European airlines to permit mobile phones and other portable electronic devices to stay switched on during flights.

Posted On 29 Sep 2014

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Air France Pilots End 14-Day Strike

The leading pilots union of Air France on 28 September announced an end to a strike that lasted two weeks.

Posted On 29 Sep 2014

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Ελεγκτές Εναέριας Κυκλοφορίας: Εξαγγελία 48ωρης απεργίας το Σαββατοκύριακο 4-5 Οκτωβρίου

Σε 48ωρη απεργία το Σάββατο 4 και την Κυριακή 5 Οκτωβρίου θα προχωρήσουν οι ελεγκτές εναέριας κυκλοφορίας, με αφορμή υπουργική απόφαση που δίνει στον Ο.Δ.ΔΗ.Χ. πρόσβαση στους λογαριασμούς των τε...

Posted On 29 Sep 2014

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Task Force Report Includes Proposals For Development Of SMEs In Greece’s Tourism Sector

As social partner to the Greek government in policy-making, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) has made a series of proposals for the creation of a national strategy for small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in Greece.

Posted On 27 Sep 2014

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Greece’s Parthenon And Delphi Among The World’s Most Greatest Ancient Settlements

The UK edition of the National Geographic Traveller magazine applauds the grandeur of the Parthenon and the Oracle of Delphi in Greece in a recently published feature entitled "Lost cities: The world’s greatest ancient settlements."

Posted On 27 Sep 2014

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European Commission Task Force Announces Proposals For The Development Of Greek SMEs

"If SMEs do not thrive in Greece then the economy will suffer," Horst Reichenbach, the head of the European Commission's Task Force for Greece, said during a recent presentation in Athens of a Policy Document that formulates proposals and determines specific policy measures in...

Posted On 27 Sep 2014

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Yiannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki Mayor Is Up For “World Mayor”

Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris has been nominated for the 2014 World Mayor Prize, an international competition that honors the world's most outstanding mayors.

Posted On 27 Sep 2014

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Three Greek Wineries Among The 100 Best In The World

Three Greek wineries made Wine and Spirits Magazine’s top 100 wineries of the year list and will be honored in San Francisco, USA, in October.

Posted On 27 Sep 2014

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