Day: March 18, 2019 | GTP Headlines

Small Number of Greece’s Businesses Bearing the Tax Burden, Says Grant Thornton

A mere 10 percent of Greece’s businesses are paying 88 percent of total taxes, according to a study presented by Grant Thornton.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By GTP editing team

The Alimos Marina, Athens. Photo Source: Greek Marinas Association

Three Groups Vying for Alimos Marina Concession

Three bidders interested in taking on the 40-year concession to operate the marina of Alimos in southern Athens, have made it to the next round of the tender process.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By GTP editing team

Hellinikon Project Can Place Athens in the ‘Center of the World’

The development of the Hellinikon area on the Athenian Riviera can place Athens in the “center of the world”, says Mario Kontomerkos, CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE).

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Greece to Have 30 ‘TUI Blue’ Hotels from Summer 2020

From Summer 2020, TUI Sensimar and TUI Family Life hotels in Greece will reopen under the TUI Blue lifestyle brand, bringing the number to about 30.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By Nikos Krinis

Celestyal Starts Cruises Early this Year

Celestyal Cruises launched its three- and four-night “Iconic Aegean” cruises on March 15, aiming to extend the tourism season in Greece beyond the summer months.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By GTP editing team

Photo: Lufthansa Group/Tim Schaarschmidt

Lufthansa Group Flies Record Number of Passengers to/from Greece in 2018

The airlines of Lufthansa Group last year carried some 2.7 million passengers to/from Greece, a record number compared to 2017, up by 18 percent.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By GTP editing team

From ITB to #FoodExpo2019 Greek Breakfast Expands Outward

After winning over the crowds at ITB Berlin earlier this month, the ever-growing Greek Breakfast project made its debut at the Greece Food Expo 2019 in Athens.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By Maria Paravantes

Athens-Attica Ready to Host FVW 2019 Workshop

German tour operators and travel agents will become acquainted with Athens and Attica at the "FVW workshop Athens-Attica 2019" during March 27-31.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By Nikos Krinis

Entrada Welcomes New Suppliers to its Network

Online travel reservations platform Entrada has launched partnerships with China-based Dida Travel Technology and Turkish company Paximum.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By GTP editing team

MSC Cruises’ Newest Ship Named ‘Belissima’ by ‘Godmother’ Sophia Loren

MSC Cruises’ newest state-of-the-art cruise ship has been named "Belissima" by its “godmother” and Hollywood icon Sophia Loren.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By GTP editing team

Butterfly Stories Adds Mykonos & Skyros to its Portfolio and Sees Success for 2019

Elizabeth Kouta, CEO of Butterfly Stories, speaks of the company's newest cooperations and the new "Signature Breakfast Experience" service for hotels.

Posted On 18 Mar 2019

, By Nikos Krinis