Day: January 23, 2020 | GTP Headlines

Greece Sees Int’l Arrivals Rise in 2019, Drop in Domestic Traffic

The number of international arrivals to Greece increased by 3.9 percent in 2019 to 21.5 million but domestic travel flows eased by 0.1 percent, according to SETE Intelligence (INSETE).

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

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Attica, Mykonos Hold Biggest Share of Duty Free Shopping Sales

Attica, Mykonos, and Macedonia are in the lead in terms of duty free shopping sales, according to data released by Global Blue.

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

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Global Initiative Prompts Tourism Sector to Unite Against Plastics

Tourism stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to join the newly launched Global Tourism Plastics Initiative aimed at addressing plastic pollution.

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

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Piraeus to Play Major Role for MSC Cruises in 2021

The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises' Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time.

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece Casino: Hard Rock Not Going Down without a Fight

Hard Rock International believes it was wrongly excluded from Greece's bidding process for the operation of a casino resort in Hellinikon and announced that it will take the necessary actions.

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

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Accor Commits to Eliminate Single-use Plastics by 2022

Accor has committed to join the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and remove all single-use plastic items from its hotels by the end of 2022.

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

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Aria Hotels Expands Santorini Portfolio with Addition of Finikia Residence

Aria Hotels has added "Finikia Residence" to its portfolio of properties on the island of Santorini, aiming to offer guests authentic experiences.

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

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11th Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring Opens with Athens Event

The 11th Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring 2020, the culinary initiative of Aldermar Resorts, recently launched with an event held at the Domotel Kastri hotel in Athens.

Posted On 23 Jan 2020

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