Day: March 5, 2020 | GTP Headlines

Coronavirus Poses Big Challenge for Meetings and Events Industry, Says IAPCO

Government support and flexibility from the market are essential for PCOs to face the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, says IAPCO.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

German Travel Association (DRV) President Norbert Fiebig and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

German Travel Association DRV to Hold 2020 Conference in Greece

The German Travel Association (DRV) will hold its high-profile annual conference in Greece this year.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

Athens Airport Sees Healthy Rise in Jan-Feb 2020 Traffic

Athens International Airport (AIA) achieved a 4.3 percent increase in incoming traffic during the first two months of 2020 to 2.8 million passengers.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

MSC Opera Continues Cruise Itinerary to Corfu after Coronavirus Incident

An MSC Cruises liner on Wednesday was given the green light by Greek authorities to sail to Corfu after a Covid-19 incident forced passengers to remain temporarily quarantined.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

UK Airline Flybe Announces Collapse

British carrier Flybe has entered into administration after failing to secure a 100-million-pound government loan.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Looks to Attract Special Interest Dutch Tourists

Greece’s special forms of tourism were presented to Dutch professionals and holidaymakers during the Fiets en Wandelbeurs 2020 travel fair in The Netherlands.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

Messe Berlin Launches ITB Virtual Convention for Travel Industry to do Business

Despite the cancellation of the ITB Berlin 2020 trade show, Messe Berlin is offering professionals the chance to do business through itb.com, its new online networking platform.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

BriQ Properties Adds Skiathos’ Plaza Hotel to Portfolio

Independent real estate investment company BriQ Properties has acquired the Plaza Hotel on the island of Skiathos.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

Hollywood Actor Gerard Butler to Carry the Olympic Flame to Sparti

Hollywood actor Gerard Butler will visit the Greek town of Sparti this month to participate in the Olympic torch relay, ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team