Day: July 30, 2018 | GTP Headlines

ELSTAT: Greece Sees High Rise in 2017 Tourist Arrivals, Overnight Stays

A significant increase was recorded in arrivals and overnight stays in hotels and tourist campsites in Greece in 2017, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

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Thessaloniki Airport, managed by Fraport Greece. Photo by GTP

Fraport Says Greek Airports Investment to Pay Off in the Long Term

Fraport's decision to take over the management of Greece’s 14 regional airports “remains 100 percent correct", says the group's CEO.

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Handelsblat: Robust Tourism Driving Greece out of Crisis

Tourists continue to flock to Greece despite the deadly fires, reports Handelsblat days after the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reassured travelers that the country was a safe destination.

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What to Do in Case of Flood

The Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection and Attica Region have announced flood measures for residents and travelers in Greece.

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Santorini Works to Improve Treatment of Donkeys Used in Tourism

Santorini officials said they were preparing to take action to protect the popular island’s donkeys which are used to transport tourists up the steep incline to Fira.

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Kamari Beach, Santorini. Photo source: EEPF

Beaches on Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Santorini Lose ‘Blue Flag’ Status

Thirty-eight of Greece's beaches, located on some of the country's most popular destinations, have lost their coveted Blue Flags and were dropped from the 2018 list.

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Unique running routes at Navarino Challenge 2018. Photo by Mike Tsolis

Navarino Challenge Crowned ‘Best Tourism Event in Greece’

The “Navarino Challenge” sports tourism event has been honored with the gold award as the "Best Tourism Event in Greece" at the Event Awards 2018.

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Olympia Golden Beach: Best Luxury Boutique Spa in Southern Europe

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa has been honored as the best “Luxury Bouitique Spa” in Southern Europe at the 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards.

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Cathy Ibal, Vice President, CNN International Commercial; Ilker Aycı, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee and Richard Quest.

Turkish Airlines Teams Up with CNN for New Travel Show

Turkish Airlines, Turkey's national flag carrier, is the exclusive sponsor of CNN International’s new travel show - "Quest’s World of Wonder".

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Dominican Republic Official Sponsor of 24th OTDYKH Leisure Fair in Moscow

The Dominican Republic has been named official sponsor of the 24th OTDYKH Leisure 2018 Fair to take place in Moscow, Russia, during September 11-13.

Posted On 30 Jul 2018

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Cavo Tagoo Santorini, Photo: Βαγγέλης Πατεράκης

Τα Boutique Ξενοδοχεία και τα Luxury Apartments στα Hotel Design Awards 2018

Η αυξημένη συμμετοχή και η ποικιλομορφία των συμμετοχόντων υπαγόρευσαν την προσθήκη δύο νέων βασικών κατηγοριών στα φετινά Hotel Design Awards.

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