Month: January 2016 | Page 3 | GTP Headlines

A group of Syrian refugees arrive on the island of Lesbos after traveling in an inflatable raft from Turkey, near Skala Sykaminias, Greece.

Calls for a Nobel Prize to the Greeks for Compassion Soar

An online petition calling for this year’s Nobel Prize to be awarded to the Greeks for their hands-on demonstration of compassion and sacrifice to the thousands of refugees seeking a brighter future through Greece, has garnered more than 303,000 signatures thus far.

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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Athens Shipping Meet to Take Up the Challenge

Employment, environment, financing and Piraeus’ growth are the challenges to be explored at the 2nd Naftemporiki Shipping Conference which kicks off on Tuesday, January 26, at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso resort in Vouliagmeni.

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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Registration Open for Athens Half Marathon 2016

Registration for the Athens Half Marathon 2016, co-organized by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the City of Athens, has begun!

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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SETΕ Training: Εργαστήριο ποιοτικών & λειτουργικών προτύπων για μικρά και μεσαία ξενοδοχεία/καταλύματα

Με ένα εξειδικευμένο σεμινάριο ποιοτικών και λειτουργικών προτύπων συνεχίζει τον δεύτερο κύκλο εκπαίδευσης το SETΕ Training.

Posted On 25 Jan 2016

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Greece Eyes Tourism Ties with Iran

The Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) Dimitris Tryfonopoulos will lead a delegation of representatives from Greece's tourism sector to Tehran, Iran, on January 28-29 to strengthen ties and explore potential partnership opportunities.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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Dodecanese Vice Governor Tells Turkey, EU to Take Action, Stop Death Toll in the Aegean

Regional Vice Governor of the Dodecanese Haralambos Kokkinos is calling on the Greek government, Turkey and the EU, to step in and step up their efforts towards putting a stop to the hundreds of deaths at sea due to the influx of refugees to Greek shores.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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Domotel, City College Join Forces, Offer Hands-on Training

Domotel Hotels & Resorts and the City College University of Sheffield International Faculty have teamed up to offer students the chance to improve their skills and hands-on experience through joint initiatives that aim to bring together the academic and business community.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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Turkey’s EMITT Expo Kicks Off on Jan 28, Celebrates 20th Year

Celebrating its 20th year and recognized as one of the top five tourism exhibitions in the world, the East Mediterranean Tourism and Travel Exhibition – EMITT is getting ready to bring together the players of the tourism industry at Tuyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul...

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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Ioannis Bras Steps In as Head of S. Aegean Waterways Network

Ioannis Bras has been appointed project manager for the South Aegean Region waterway network as part of the regional authority’s strategic plan to expand the islands’ tourism potential.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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Princess Cruises to Add New Ship to Fleet in 2019

Princess Cruises has confirmed that Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will build a new ship for the line, which will enter service in late 2019.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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The first A320neo delivery – which occurred 20 January 2016 – opened new era in commercial aviation.

Lufthansa Becomes Launch Customer of Best-selling A320neo, New Era in Commercial Aviation Opened

The Lufthansa Group recently marked a major step in aviation history by taking delivery of the first A320neo, the world’s best-selling and most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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KLM Welcomes ABN AMRO Bank to Corporate BioFuel Programme

The ABN AMRO bank has become the 12th partner in KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Program. Corporations participating in the KLM program pay a surcharge that covers the price difference between sustainable biofuel and traditional kerosene.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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WTM London, ONBC Announce Launch of 2016 Official LGBT Village

World Travel Market (WTM) London recently announced the 2016 launch of the Official LGBT Village at WTM London.

Posted On 22 Jan 2016

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U.S. Begins Changes to Visa Waiver Program Entry Requirements

The United States on Thursday began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015. Citizens of the 38 countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must now obtain a visa if they have visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan and...

Posted On 21 Jan 2016

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UNWTO Expresses Support for Greek Tourism

Geopolitical developments and the refugee situation were the main topics discussed between Greece's Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the UN World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) secretary general, Taleb Rifai, in a meeting during the 36th International Tourism Trade...

Posted On 21 Jan 2016

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Greek Seamen Announce New 48-hour Strike, No Ferries on Jan 27-28

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) on Thursday announced a new 48-hour strike on January 27 and January 28.

Posted On 21 Jan 2016

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Ancient Lefkada Theater Unearthed

Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient theater on the Greek island of Lefkada in the area of Koulmos Hill, the culture ministry said on Wednesday.

Posted On 21 Jan 2016

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Greece’s Halkidiki Lures Investments for Tourism Projects

The region of Halkidiki in northern Greece, has attracted more than 300 million euros in investments in tourism in the last three years, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) said this week.

Posted On 21 Jan 2016

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Caldera Yachting… for the Optimal Sailing Experience!

If you're looking for an exceptional and unforgettable experience that offers the comfort and pleasure of luxury personalized cruises around the island of Santorini then you're searching for Caldera Yachting!

Posted On 21 Jan 2016

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TripAdvisor: Greek Hotels Named Among World’s and Europe’s Best for 2016

Travelers worldwide have placed several Greek hotels on TripAdvisor's 2016 lists for top accommodations in the world and Europe.

Posted On 21 Jan 2016

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