Month: June 2016 | Page 10 | GTP Headlines

SETE Chief Says 2016 ‘Last-minute’ Year for Greek Tourism

SETE President Andreas Andreadis' outlook for Greek tourism in 2016 is reluctantly optimistic, as he described it as a “last minute year” due to the inconsistency of bookings and said that the positive outcome is more due to the geopolitical events in the region rather than...

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Athens Metro, Electric Train and Tram Employees Announce Work Stoppages

Work stoppages on the metro, the Kifissia-Piraeus electric railway (ISAP) and the tram network in Athens are scheduled to take place for the next two weeks, from Monday, June 6, until Friday, June 17.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Ancient Greek City Philippi Vies for Spot on UNESCO World Heritage List

The ancient Greek city of Philippi is vying for a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which will be drawn up and presented during the 40th session of the Committee at the Istanbul Congress Center in Turkey on July 10-20.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Underwater ‘Lost City’ Ruins Near Zakynthos Prove to be Geological Formations

The remains of what was thought to be a lost Greek city found near the Ionian island of Zakynthos are instead a natural phenomenon, the University of East Anglia has announced.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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The New “Hotelier Academy” Project of Destsetters Gets Ready to Spread Innovation and Knowledge

New Hotelier Academy comes to spread innovation and knowledge.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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‘Closer to Greece’: AEGEAN Shines Spotlight on Chios in June

AEGEAN's "Closer to Greece" initiative this month is dedicated to the island of Chios. The "star destination" will be introduced to all domestic and international passengers.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Air traffic

Athens Airport: Six-month Paid Training Positions Available for 100 Young People

Athens International Airport (AIA) has announced the launch of the "Airport Praxis 2", a training programme that will offer 100 young people, between the ages of 19 to 29, the opportunity to work at the airport for a period up to six months.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Influential Journalists, Bloggers are Visiting the South Aegean Islands (and will tell us all about it)

The islands of the South Aegean are expected to take social media and news websites by storm this summer.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Air France-KLM Teams Up with Argo Travel Group at Posidonia 2016

The Air France - KLM Group and the Argo Travel Group will present their products at this year’s Posidonia 2016 shipping exhibition to open on June 6 and run through to June 10 at the Metropolitan Expo Center in Athens.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Aldemar Resorts Celebrates TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Awards

Aldemar Hotels and Resorts has received the 2016 Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence for three of its hotels namely - Royal Mare Thalasso Resort, Knossos Royal and Cretan Village.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Lufthansa is the ‘Official Airline’ for Posidonia 2016 Shipping Exhibition

Lufthansa is the official airline for Posidonia 2016, the world’s most prestigious maritime event, which will be held June 6-10 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Pioneering Greeks – Need a Stylish Towel for the Summer? Try ‘Sun of a Beach’

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces "Sun of a Beach", a brand created by designers Melina Pispa and Ellie Rountou, which is the essence of summer: hot, fresh and fun.

Posted On 03 Jun 2016

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Eurobank: ‘2016 will be a Good Year for Greek Tourism’

2016 will be a good year for Greek tourism, but it is essential for all to assist in order for Greece to maintain its competitiveness, according to a study of Eurobank that was presented on Thursday at the 1st Greek Tourism Conference in Athens.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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Study: Number, Size of Greek Hotels on the Rise

Hotels are popping up in Greece with their dynamic marking a 52 percent increase between 1990 and 2015, according to research results announced by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) in Athens recently.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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Tinos Waterway Gets Eco Thumbs Up, Works Kick Off

Tinos is the first of the Cyclades islands to get environmental approval for the construction of the first waterway there.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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GNTO Promotes Greece Across the Globe, Now on Travel Channel

US explorer Josh Gates adds Greece to his long list of adventures with his TV series “Expedition Unknown” set to feature the Minoan Civilization and the secrets of its demise on the Travel Channel this coming fall.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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(from left to right: Ioannis Maragoudakis, Commodore, HORC; Charalambos Fafalios, Chairman of the Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee in London; Theodore E. Veniamis, President, Union of Greek Shipowners; Giannis Moralis, Mayor of Piraeus; Theodore Vokos, Executive Director, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A.; Theodore Dritsas, Minister of Shipping and Island Policy; Christos Labridis, Secretary General of Ports, Port Policy & Maritime Investment; Charalampos Simantonis, President, Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association; John C. Lyras, Chairman of the Posidonia Coordinating Committee; and Mr. George D. Pateras, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping).

Posidonia 2016: Global Shipping Community Sets Sail for Greece

Over 1,800 exhibitors from 89 countries will participate at Posidonia 2016 which opens its doors on June 6 for a week that will see intense networking and business dealing between the world’s most prominent shipping industry executives who will converge at the Athens Metropolitan...

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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AKS Hinitsa Bay Hotel in Porto Heli Welcomes Guests with New Face

The AKS Hotels group recently completed the renovation of the AKS Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli which now welcomes guests with a completely new face.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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Turkish Airlines to Participate in Posidonia 2016 Shipping Expo

Turkish Airlines will participate in Posidonia 2016, the world’s most prestigious shipping exhibition that will open in Athens on June 6.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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Historic Hotels of Europe Launches Innovative Guest Gateway

Discerning travellers in search of the perfect break can now be digitally transported across Europe from the comfort of their own home, using the new responsive website launched by Historic Hotels of Europe.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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