Day: May 25, 2018 | GTP Headlines

UNWTO: Five Pillars to Boost Tourism Sector

Aiming to boost tourism development, the UNWTO will focus on five pillars during the period 2018-2019, with special attention towards scaling up innovation and digitalization in the sector.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Ikaria, Seychelles Beach. Photo source: GNTO

GNTO Accelerates Greece Promo Drive with FAM Trips

The GNTO is continuing its promotion of Greece through a series of familiarization (FAM) trips organized for foreign journalists, bloggers and tour operators.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Greece and UNWTO Sign Agreement for Int’l Meeting on Silk Road Tourism in Thessaloniki

The UNWTO has signed an agreement with the Greek government to co-organize the 8th International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, which will take place in October in Thessaloniki.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Photo source: Halkidiki Tourism Organization

Halkidiki Trails Up for International Certification

Hiking trails in Halkidiki are up for official certification by the Europeans Ramblers Association (ERA) following a workshop that laid out the requirements on the project.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Santorini Experience: Swimming event. Photo by Babis Gkiritziotis

‘Santorini Experience’: Great Names in Open Water Swimming

Great names in open water swimming will attend the 4th “Santorini Experience”, a leading sports tourism event in Greece that will take place October 5-7.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Attica Group Completes Acquisition of 50.30% of Hellenic Seaways

Attica Holdings (Attica Group) has announced the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways (HSW).

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Ellinair Expects 34% Passenger Increase in 2018

Mouzenidis Group airline Ellinair showed an improved performance over the first four months of 2018 and expects to fly over one million passengers to Greece this year.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Ferrari Club ‘Passione Rossa’ Gets Ready to Come to Greece

Passione Rossa, the most popular Ferrari car owners’ club in Italy, is getting ready to visit northwestern Greece to hold its mototourism event in Ioannina of Epirus.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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Marriott Group Honors Ledra Hotels in Greece with ‘BMSC 2017 Global ELITE Award’

Marriott Group has honored the sales and marketing department of its partner in Greece, Ledra Hotels and Villas, with the BMSC 2017 Global ELITE Award.

Posted On 25 May 2018

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