Day: September 20, 2018 | GTP Headlines

Athens’ Occupancy Rates See Slight Increase Despite Sharp Rise in Airport Arrivals

Despite a sharp rise in tourist arrivals at Athens Airport during the first seven months of 2018, occupancy rates in Athens’ hotels only slightly increased by 3.6 percent.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

New Terminal at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport Paves Way for Overhaul Works

The expansion and overhaul of the Makedonia Airport in Thessaloniki is set to be completed in two years’ time, says German airport operator Fraport.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greece’s Tourist Arrivals Rise Over 12% in Jan-Aug 2018

Greece’s tourist arrivals increased more than 12% during the first eight months of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, according to Tourism Ministry Secretary General Evridiki Kourneta.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Seven-month Tourism Receipts Going Strong for Greece

Greek tourism receipts increased in the first seven months of 2018 to 8.23 billion euros, posting a double-digit rise in July compared to the same month last year.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura with Korea's fashion and pop music opinion leader Kee Jeongyun, Korea's ST. Dupont President Stavros Fironi and Ambassador of Greece to Korea Ifigenia Kontoleontos.

Kountoura in Talks for Greece Promotion in Seoul Cinema

Promoting Greece through cinema, music and fashion, was on the agenda of talks between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and officials in Seoul.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By GTP editing team

Thessaloniki’s 83rd TIF Lived its Own ‘American Dream’ with 283,853 Visitors

By attracting 283,853 visitors, the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) lived its own "American Dream", in Thessaloniki during September 8-16.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By GTP editing team

CNN Travel Reveals the ‘Sacred’ Beauties of Patmos

The pilgrimage sites and tranquil beaches of the island of Patmos, in the Dodecanese, are featured in an extensive article of CNN Travel.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By GTP editing team

Navigator’s ‘Shipping Decision Makers Weekend’ Set for Action on Chios

This year’s Navigator – The Shipping Decision Makers Weekend will take place on Chios, during September 21-23, as a tribute to the north Aegean island’s shipping legacy.

Posted On 20 Sep 2018

, By GTP editing team