Day: November 2, 2017 | GTP Headlines

Dolphin Capital Inks Deal with Kerzner for Kea Island Luxury Tourism Project

Dolphin Capital has entered into an agreement with Kerzner for the development of a luxury tourism project on Kea in Greece.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team

David Goodger director of Tourism Economics. © GTP

European Tourism Online Sales Grow, Opportunity for Improvement in Greece

Greece has a large opportunity for further growth in tourism related online sales, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Reforms vs Taxes: Doing Business in Greece Still an Uphill Battle

Less red tape and reforms aside, business owners in Greece still have to hand over more than half of their earnings to the state.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team

Kountoura to Discuss ‘Overtourism’ at 2017 UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will discuss the challenges of "overtourism" at the UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team

FS Italiane: Speed Train on Athens-Thessaloniki Route in January 2018

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, owner of Greece’s train operator Trainose, in January is aiming to launch a new passenger speed train to run the Athens-Thessaloniki route.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team

Fraport Greece: New Terminal Building Planned for Lesvos Airport

Fraport Greece will invest in a new, modern terminal building at the 'Odysseas Elytis' airport in Mytilini, on the island of Lesvos.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team

Ban on Wedding Ceremonies in Lindos Sparks Tourism Pros Reaction

Rhodes tourism professionals are upset over a decision to ban civil ceremonies at the Monastery of Agios Pavlos in Lindos due to a cheeky wedding photo of British newlyweds.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team

Sky Express aircraft receiving a water salute by Kos Airport.

Sky Express Launches Athens-Kos Daily Flights

Greek airline Sky Express has kicked off a new daily flight from Athens to the island of Kos, part of the Dodecanese island chain.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team

London 1st Stop for Athens Roadshow’s MICE Tourism Promo

London was the first stop in a series of actions within the "Athens Roadshow" program aiming to promote the Greek capital, its tourism offerings and conference capacity to a wider market.

Posted On 02 Nov 2017

, By GTP editing team