Day: August 12, 2015 | GTP Headlines

Greek Tourism Minister Says 3rd Bailout Plan Offers ‘Milder Adjustment’

A third bailout for Greece, valued at 86 billion euros, seems to be in the works, the Greek government said on Tuesday, but European officials are still not clarifying whether the deal will go through.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

, By GTP editing team

Kos Drowning with Refugees, Tourism Disrupted

As if the current economic crisis, the capital controls and the negative media portrayal of the country weren’t enough, Greek border islands, among them Kos, are having to also deal with a growing migrant problem at the peak of the tourism period.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Greece’s ‘Rent a Room’ Market Takes a Fall

The August 15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday is the peak season for Greek holidaymakers to travel, but this year the number has dropped by 20 percent.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Tinos: The Island of Miracles

The only shipload of people that is different, is the one rolling into Tinos’ harbour early in the morning of August 15. This is no ordinary day and these are not your usual tourists.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

, By Maria Paravantes

South Aegean Launches Campaign to Win Back Visitors from Key Tourism Markets

The Region of the South Aegean launched a new tourism campaign earlier this month - "Happening Now in South Aegean #greeksummer" - which aims to win back visitors for islands in the region.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

, By GTP editing team

Ios: The Other Side of Greece’s Famous Party Island Explored at July Unconference

Thirty people including experts, innovators and adventurous travel professionals from 15 countries gathered in Greece last month to exchange thoughts, learn and work on project ideas to promote the island of Ios and explore the destination’s sustainable future.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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August 15 Holiday: Tips on What to do in Athens While Greece Celebrates

Mid-August is a great time for residents and visitors to be in Athens city center as it is less crowded, there are no traffic jams and it is more quiet than usual. This may just be the best time to go out and really explore Athens center and Attica!

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Unique Summer Event: “Traditional Cretan Wedding” at Kritsa Village, Crete

If you're on Crete this weekend, get ready for a real treat: a traditional Cretan wedding!

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Which August 15 Holiday Destinations Did Greeks Search for Most?

Hotel comparison website Trivago recently released data on the most popular destinations searched online by Greeks for the August 15 holiday.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Οι εκδηλώσεις του Υπουργείου Πολιτισμού για την Πανσέληνο του Αυγούστου

Το Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού, Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων, όπως κάθε χρόνο έτσι και φέτος, το Σάββατο 29 Αυγούστου γιορτάζει την αυγουστιάτικη Πανσέληνο και οργανώνει εκδηλώσεις με ελεύθερη είσοδο - αυτή τη φορά σε περισσότερους από 140 αρχαιολογικούς χώρους, μνημεία και μουσεία σε όλ...

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

, By GTP editing team

Day

Greek Tourism Minister Says 3rd Bailout Plan Offers ‘Milder Adjustment’

Kos Drowning with Refugees, Tourism Disrupted

Greece’s ‘Rent a Room’ Market Takes a Fall

Tinos: The Island of Miracles

South Aegean Launches Campaign to Win Back Visitors from Key Tourism Markets

Ios: The Other Side of Greece’s Famous Party Island Explored at July Unconference

August 15 Holiday: Tips on What to do in Athens While Greece Celebrates

Unique Summer Event: “Traditional Cretan Wedding” at Kritsa Village, Crete

Which August 15 Holiday Destinations Did Greeks Search for Most?

Οι εκδηλώσεις του Υπουργείου Πολιτισμού για την Πανσέληνο του Αυγούστου

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