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Boutari Cellar Wines to Feature at This Year’s ‘Oenorama’ Show

Boasting one of the country’s finest cellars, the Boutari Winery will present a large number of aging cellar wines, at this year’s Oenorama wine show on March 7-9 at the Zappeion Megaron.

The 2nd Tweed Run to Pedal Through Spetses

Cycling lovers dressed in tweed hop on their vintage bicycles for the 2nd Tweed Run, on March 28-29 at the Saronic island of Spetses.

First Greek Tourism Workshop in Riyadh Eyes Mideast Market

The 1st Greek Tourism Workshop to be held in Riyadh, on April 19, aims to tap into the vast potential of the Middle Eastern market, amid increasing interest by Arab travellers and expansion plans by Greek tour operators.

ITB 2015: Greece Sees Double-digit Increase in Bookings from Germany

So far bookings for holidays in Greece this summer by German travelers have recorded a double-digit increase, the president of the German Travel Association (DRV), Norbert Fiebig, said on Tuesday during the ITB Berlin opening press conference.

ITB 2015: SETE Seeks to Further Develop Germany as Greece’s Leading Tourism Market

Expecting another record year of tourism arrivals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) brought a message of confidence and collaboration to Germany on Tuesday, the eve of ITB 2015.

ITB 2015: Greece Tourism Investment On the Up

There is a rise in investor interest to Greece through tourism, according to Stephanos Issaias, CEO of Enterprise Greece.

ITB 2015: Aegean Airlines Shows Support to Greek Tourism

Aegean Airlines will invest in brand new aircraft this year and launch multiple new routes and services to support the quality of the Greek tourism product.

Greece-Russia Discuss Tourism

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met in Athens, with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Greece, Andrey Maslov, on Monday, to discuss the further enhancement of tourism relations between the two countries.

‘We Do Local’ Joins Forces with Wines of Crete

“We Do Local” has joined forces with the Wines of Crete, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote local culture and cuisine, support local producers and human resources and respect the environment.

Italy Indulges in Greek Delicacies at Annual ‘Sympossio’ Food Event, Next Stop Germany

Tour operators, travel writers and trekking bloggers were treated to the “Four Seasons” of Greek cuisine through the annual “Sympossio-Greek Gourmet Touring” series of culinary events, which took place in six Italian cities last month.

Greek Employee Bodies Join Forces for Equality in the Workplace

The country’s employee and worker bodies have joined forces with the International Labor Organization (ILO) to promote equality in the workplace through a series of nationwide activities and events to be held on Wednesday.

Interview with Claus Sendlinger, Design Hotels Founder & CEO

GTP presents Claus Sendlinger of Design Hotels who outlines his insights on the "design hotel" concept.

Greece Gets Ready to Attend ITB Berlin 2015

Greece is getting ready to attend the ITB Berlin 2015, the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry, with quite a few events planned. ITB Berlin 2015 will take place from March 4 to March 8.

Greece Among Top Five Choice Destinations for German Tourists

German travellers are expressing interest in Greek packages ahead of the summer season, Deutshe Welle reports ahead of the international tourism ITB 2015 show, which kicks off in Berlin on Wednesday.

New Twist in Amphipolis Dig, ‘Skeletons Meaningless’, Says Archaeologist

In the latest developments concerning the identity of the person buried at Amphipolis, which has had the world on edge since August 2014, the archaeologist leading the excavation has said that the skeletal remains were not of primary importance.

Aegean Rewards Frequent Flyers Via ‘Business on Board’

As part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade the passenger travel experience, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines announced last week that it would reward business travellers through its “Business on Board” plan.

Pull Your Socks Up, Register for Athens’ Half Marathon!

Registration for the 4th Athens Half Marathon to take place on May 3 has opened and organizers are expecting the numbers this year to break all records.

Young Face of the Week: Kostas Gkogkos – Owner of Hotel Amfithea, Ioannina

GTP has launched a new weekly column that will introduce the young professionals in the Greek hospitality industry.

Talk Tourism with GTP at ITB Berlin 2015

Tourism talk tops the agenda at this year’s ITB Berlin, to be held on March 4-8 in Germany, and GTP is ready to share its insight and knowhow with some 110,000 sector professionals at the world’s leading travel trade show.