Day: May 23, 2018 | GTP Headlines

IMTJ: Greece Can Grow its Medical Tourism Business

Greece can grow its medical tourism business, considering its record of arrivals in 2017, IMTJ President Keith Pollard said during the IMTJ Medical Travel Summit 2018 in Athens.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By Nikos Krinis

Tourism an Investment in the Future, Kountoura Tells EU Parliament

Placing tourism at the top of EU policy-making agendas will strengthen local economies, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greek Hotel Chamber Issues GDPR Guidelines for Members

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has informed its members on the requirements as foreseen by the GDPR privacy law, which comes into force across the EU on May 25.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greece Examines Lifting Banking Limits After Bailout Exit

As Greece prepares to exit its bailout program in August, the government is looking into ways to further ease and ultimately lift capital controls.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By GTP editing team

Elitour Unites Greek Doctors to Establish Greece as Ideal Medical Tourism Destination

Elitour is uniting Greek doctors from all over the world in its aim to establish Greece as a tourism destination offering the best medical, health and wellness services.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece to Host ‘IRONMAN 70.3’ Triathlon Event in 2019

The Greek destination of Messinia in April 2019 will host the IRONMAN 70.3, a challenging sports event that takes place in various locations around the world.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

The National Gardens in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou

Athens’ Parks to Host 145 Events in June

Parks in Athens will host a series of events, including concerts, guided tours, programs for children and sports activities, for the whole month of June.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By GTP editing team

Hondos Center Joins Campaign for Return of Venus de Milo to Greece

The Greek Hondos Center department stores have joined the “Take me Home” campaign, launched for the return of the Venus de Milo to Greece.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By GTP editing team

Qantas New Distribution Platform Enhanced with Travelport Technology

Travelport has signed a multiyear agreement with Qantas that includes integration into the airline's NDC platform, the Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP).

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By GTP editing team

SilkAir to Merge into Singapore Airlines After $100m Cabin Upgrade

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will undergo a significant investment program to upgrade its cabin products before it merges into SIA.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By GTP editing team