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World Travel & Tourism Council Appoints Gerald Lawless as New Chairman

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the election of Gerald Lawless as WTTC Chairman at the Council’s Annual General Meeting recently in Dallas, Texas.

New Faces: Danae Tsadila, Managing Director at ‘Trails Beyond’

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Danae Tsadila, the Managing Director at Trails Beyond, an incoming boutique tour operator offering authentic adventure explorations in Greece.

Greece-Cosco Sign Piraeus Port Deal

China’s Cosco Group on Friday signed a 368.5-million-euro agreement with Greek privatization fund TAIPED for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority (OLP).

Greece to Promote its ‘Hidden Treasures’ through EU ‘EDEN’ Project

Greece is exploring ways to promote its "destinations of excellence" and sustainable tourism through the European Commission’s “European Destinations of Excellence” (EDEN) project.

Tourism Support Announced for Greek Islands Hit by Refugee Influx

Five islands of the Aegean, which are the main entry points of refugees and migrants to Europe, will receive support to strengthen their tourist arrivals, according to a decision of the Labour and Tourism ministries and the Greek Manpower Employment Organization (OAED).

‘GTP Headlines’ Wins Silver at Tourism Awards 2016

Greek Travel Pages' English-language digital news platform GTP Headlines was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the "Online Presence & Communication" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Greece Wins Double for Cultural Heritage at 2016 EU/Europa Nostra Awards

Greece is one of the 28 award winners of the 2016 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards. The country scored two awards in the category of "Conservation" for the Byzantine Church of St. Peter in Kastania, Mani, and the Traditional Watermill in Agios...

Tourism Awards 2016: Caldera Yachting Hits Gold in ‘Customer Services’ Category

Caldera Yachting, which specializes in yachting in the area of Santorini, received the Gold Award in the "Customer Services" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Poland to Welcome 2nd Grecka Panorama-The Greek Food Festival Exhibitions in December

Greece's tourism, products and gastronomy will take central stage in Poland this December at the second Grecka Panorama fair, which will be held together with The Greek Food Festival, in the National Stadium of Warsaw, the PGE Narodowy.

Travelife to hold Hotel Training Seminars in Greece

Travelife, one of the world’s leading sustainability certification schemes for tourism companies, will be holding hotel training seminars in Greece in May.

Atrium Hotel: Push the Reset Button this May with the ‘Skiathos Retreat 2016’ Detox Program

This May, the Atrium Hotel is giving holidaymakers the chance to reboot their system with a special summer detox program while vacationing on the popular island of Skiathos.

Pioneering Greeks – Taxibeat founders N. Drandakis, N. Damilakis, K. Sakkas, M. Sfiktos

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces the founders of Taxibeat, an innovative application which was developed in 2011 and since then drastically changed the way taxi drivers operate in Greece.

Fraport to Officially Take Over Operations at Greek Regional Airports at End of 2016

German transport company Fraport expects to officially take over the operations at 14 regional airports in Greece at the end of this year, after obtaining the necessary permits and solving some technical issues, according to the company’s CEO, Dr. Stefan Schulte.

WTTC: ‘Don’t Close Borders in Response to Terrorism… Travel is Force for Good in the World’

“Closing borders and jeopardising the freedom to travel is not the answer to the current security concerns. World leaders need to stand together and act now, with the support of the Travel & Tourism sector", WTTC's president and CEO, David Scowsill, said on Wednesday.

Delegation of Turkish Travel Agents Tours Halkidiki, Explores ‘Road Tourism’ Possibilities

A delegation consisting of 16 members of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) Eastern Thrace were recently informed on what Halkidiki has to offer as a tourism destination, during a familiarization trip organized by the Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO).

‘Plugged-in’ Millennials Forcing Hotels to Turn ‘Smart’

For millennials - the computer-savvy 20- to 30-somethings - life is all at your fingertips, and with new technology mushrooming at unspeakable speeds, it’s time the hospitality industry take heed, especially of a group that's been predicted to become its biggest customers by 2020.

Turkish Airlines Scoops Gold Prize at Tourism Awards 2016 in Greece

Turkish Airlines was honored with the gold prize in the "New Destinations - Improving Accessibility - Incoming Increase" category at the Tourism Awards 2016.

‘Mummy Bootcamps’ at Santikos’ Skiathos Princess for Wellness & More

The Santikos Collection Skiathos Princess is giving women the chance to rejuvenate and recharge upon entering motherhood during its new 'Mummy Bootcamps’ series.

Grace Santorini Honored for its Greek Cuisine and Young Talented Chef

The upscale boutique hotel Grace Santorini has won two prominent awards at the Golden Chef’s Hat Awards 2016/Greek Cuisine Awards 2016.

Call for the NBG i-bank #fintech Crowdhackathon

The development of applications and the operational innovation in the technologies of financial transactions will be the focus of the two-day innovation competition NBG i-bank #fintech crowdhackathon to be held on April 23-24 at INNOVATHENS in Athens.