Day: January 23, 2019 | GTP Headlines

Strong Tourism Flows, Travel Receipts for Greece in November 2018

Greece's travel receipts rose by 42.4% year-on-year in November 2018, driven by a 6.2% rise in inbound traffic and increased spending per trip by 35.8%.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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Photo source: Visit Greece / K. Kouzouni

Greece Sees Overnight Stays by Domestic Tourists Down in 2018

Overnight stays in Greece by domestic tourists showed a 7.3 percent decrease in 2018, compared to 2017, according to figures released by Eurostat.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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PwC Says CEO Sentiment Downbeat about Global Growth Prospects

According to 30 percent of the world’s business executives, global growth is set to show signs of decline over the next 12 months, a PwC survey reveals.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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Photo Source: World, Transformed: Megatrends and Their Implications for Travel & Tourism report

WTTC: Meaningful Experiences, Sharing and Connectivity Top Travel Trends in 2019

Meaningful experiences, environmentally-friendly products and services are set to be this year’s key areas of focus in tourism according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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Photo: Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann.

Greece’s Upgraded Sea Tourism Offerings on Show at 50th ‘boot Düsseldorf’

Greece's best in sea tourism is on display at the worlds largest boat show‎ "boot Düsseldorf", running in Germany until January 27.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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Greek Hotel Chamber: Core Hospitality Issues on 8th General Assembly Agenda

Challenges faced by the Greek hotel industry will top the agenda of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' 8th General Assembly on February 8 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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NJV Athens Plaza First Hotel in Greece to Achieve ‘EarthCheck’ Certification

NJV Athens Plaza is the first Greek hotel to receive a sustainability certification by EarthCheck, a leading benchmarking and advisory group.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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Zakynthos’ Diana Group Hotels Teams Up with Axia Hospitality to Boost Sales

The Zakynthos-based Diana Group Hotels has entered into a partnership with Axia Hospitality, aiming to boost its online and offline sales.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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‘Tool’ Revamps Website of Greece’s National Archaeological Museum

The website of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a new fresh look, following its revamp by "Tool", a Greek digital marketing services company.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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Photo Credit: Stuart Bailey / British Airways

British Airways Announces £6.5bn Investment for Premium Economy Cabin Upgrade

British Airways’ premium economy cabin, World Traveller Plus, is set to receive a substantial upgrade as part of the airline’s five-year £6.5 billion investment plan.

Posted On 23 Jan 2019

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