Month: January 2016 | Page 2 | GTP Headlines

Greece to Showcase Tourism Offerings at Turkey’s 20th EMITT Expo

A number of Greek hotels, travel agencies, associations and destinations are participating in this year's East Mediterranean Tourism and Travel Exhibition – EMITT and will show their best to international industry professionals and Turkish consumers.

Posted On 27 Jan 2016

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Divine Retreats: For the Summer Villa of Your Dreams in Greece

Whether you’re looking to find the beachfront villa of your dreams or a bungalow-plus-pool for your relaxation, online agency Divine Retreats promises to make it happen.

Posted On 27 Jan 2016

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Greece Looks to Strengthen Tourism Ties with Korea

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Ambassador of Republic of Korea Mr Ahn Young-Jip have expressed their willingness to boost bilateral cooperation in the tourism field.

Posted On 27 Jan 2016

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Travel Bloggers Greece Celebrates One-year Anniversary

Greece's first professional blogger network, Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG), recently gathered at the Thermae Sylla Wellness Hotel in Edipsos, Evia Island, to celebrate its one-year anniversary and hold its first meeting of 2016.

Posted On 27 Jan 2016

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Ready, Set, Ski… at Parnassos World Snow Day Events

Gear up for this year’s Parnassos Ski Week through to January 31 at the Parnassos Ski Resort in central Greece, dedicated this year to the future generation of snow-loving athletes.

Posted On 27 Jan 2016

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Athens public transport.

Greek Public Transport Rates to Rise

As of Monday, a single ticket on any mode of transport will cost 1.40 euros compared to the current 1.20 euros, with reduced tickets remaining the same at .60 cents.

Posted On 27 Jan 2016

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New SWISS Boeing 777 Offers Inflight Internet, Phoning

SWISS will offer its customers aloft Internet connections for the first time with its new Boeing 777-300ER, which will enter scheduled service on the carrier’s long-haul network in February.

Posted On 27 Jan 2016

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Greece: New Tourism Campaign Shows the Aegean Islands are ‘Like No Other’

In a move to boost its position in the international tourism market, the South Aegean Region on Tuesday presented a new campaign entitled "Aegean Islands. Like No Other", which lies at the heart of its three-year tourism strategy designed in collaboration with the Greek Tourism...

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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Greece among EU Countries with Highest Shares of Non-resident Overnight Stays in 2015

Greece was among the EU countries with the highest shares of overnight stays spent by non-residents last year, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, on Tuesday.

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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Refugees arrive in Greece by sea mainly from countries experiencing war and conflict.

Refugee Crisis Uncovers EU’s True Unity as Partners Put Pressure on Greece Alone

While thousands of refugees fleeing war continue to make their way to Greek shores in efforts to make a better home for themselves in Europe, the EU is playing hot potato.

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Jan 27-29

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) as of Wednesday, January 27 up to Friday, January 29, itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa – Ancona/Trieste line...

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines: Passenger Traffic Increase of 25% to Athens and Thessaloniki Airports in 2015

Turkish Airlines last year recorded a significant annual increase of 25 percent in passenger traffic for both international airports in Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece.

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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New ‘Life’ Limit for Rental Cars in Greece Causes Stir

Car rental companies across Greece are up in arms following a recent decision to extend the “life” of rental vehicles.

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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Gulf Air Orders 29 A320neo Family Aircraft

As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air has announced a firm order of 29 A320neo Family. The new order includes 17 A321neo and 12 A320neo of which 10 A320neo have been confirmed since 2012.

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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Lufthansa Appoints Konstantinos Tzevelekos as New GM for Greece & Cyprus

Konstantinos Tzevelekos has been appointed by the Lufthansa Group as its General Manager in Greece & Cyprus, effective as of January 29.

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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Cycling Chaps & Gals to Hit Spetses for 3rd Tweed Run

It’s all about fun and fitness in retro style at the 3rd Tweed Run to be hosted yet again on the Saronic island of Spetses this coming spring on April 15-17.

Posted On 26 Jan 2016

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New Greek Investment Law Promises Tax Relief, Aims to Attract Foreign Investors

A new Greek investment law that will support existing enterprises, provide tax relief and offer incentives to foreign investors will soon be tabled in Parliament.

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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Piraeus Port on Track to Become World’s Largest

The port of Piraeus is now on track to become one of the leading maritime hubs in the world, the head of the Hellenic Chinese Chamber (HCC) said following the award of a 67 percent stake in the listed entity last week to Chinese shipping giant Cosco.

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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Thessaloniki International Airport

Greek Airport Manager Fraport Busy with 4-year Expansion Plan

Works are set to get under way across the network of 14 regional airports that Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport took over late last year in a privatization deal that brought a total of 1.2 billion euros to Greek state coffers.

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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Waterway Network in the Ionian Expected Soon

Greece's first waterway network is expected to operate in the Ionian this year as licenses are expected to be granted soon for waterways at the destinations of Paxi, Patra, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada.

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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