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Police-Manned Tourist Info Center Opens in Athens

A police-manned tourist information center has opened its doors in central Athens, providing visitors assistance and aiming to deal with potential problems that may arise during their stay in the Greek capital.

Germany Bears ‘Gifts’ for Turkey in Return for Refugee Crisis Control

Germany is turning to Turkey in efforts to overcome the mounting refugee crisis by offering its support to the country’s EU membership bid and easing visa controls for Turkish travelers.

Thassos: Brand New Destination for Thomas Cook in 2016

Thomas Cook has added new direct flights to the island of Thassos - “Greece’s best kept secret” - to its Summer 2016 programme.

Join #PinkHilton Photo Contest, Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer and Win

The Hilton Athens is going pink for a week to help raise awareness and send out the message that prevention and early detection can save lives.

Zela Aviation Named GSA for MIAT Mongolian Airlines

MIAT Mongolian Airlines has appointed Zela Aviation as its general sales agent (GSA) for handling air passenger transportation services for ACMI activity.

Greece’s Crist Textile Company Announces Exclusive Cooperation Agreement with Azure Resort Hotel & SPA

Crist, a leading company in the Greek textile sector, will exclusively provide hotel linen to the luxury complex Azure Resort Hotel & SPA.

South African Airways Further Strengthens West African Network, Introduces Abuja

South African Airways (SAA), the leading carrier in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, has introduced a second entry point to Nigeria, which will considerably add to business travel options in the West African region.

Face of the Week: Dimitra Arida, Marketing & Sales Manager at Melia Athens Hotel

This week, GTP introduces Dimitra Arida, the sales & marketing manager at Melia Athens Hotel, located in the Greek capital.

Athens-Attica Hotel Body Backs Authentic Marathon with Strong Initiatives

The Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association is proud to announce that it has actively contributed to the promotion of the 33rd “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, which kicks off on November 8, through a series of initiatives in the run-up to the mega sporting event.

Athens Municipal Police Back on City Patrol

The Greek capital’s municipal police force will be back on the streets enforcing the law as of October 26, the Municipality of Athens announced, two years after it was disbanded.

European Private Entrepreneurs in Tourism Call for Policies that Foster Industry’s Competitiveness

Unless Europe is competitive in terms of tax and regulatory regime, destination appeal, perceptions of value and visa facilitation, its tourism growth will continue to lose out, according to NET, the Network for the European Private Sector in Tourism.

Westin Resort Costa Navarino Receives Travelife Gold Award

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese was recently honored with the Travelife Gold certification plaque in recognition of its achievements in embedding sustainability into its operations.

French Media Get a Taste of Halkidiki

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization welcomed dozens of French travel writers, who came to experience the magic of Halkidiki during the annual Association des Journalistes de Tourisme (AJT) event held on October 10-13.

Yiorgos Maroutsos Re-elected President of the Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PETAGA)

Yiorgos Maroutsos was recently re-elected as the president of the Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PETAGA).

Ioannina Goes All Out to Become European Cultural Capital

As part of its bid to become European Cultural Capital in 2021, Ioannina in northwestern Greece is going all out by organizing novel cultural events throughout the city including the latest “cave” happenings.

Alitalia Speeds Up its Turnaround, Aims for Profitability By 2017

Alitalia recently unveiled a series of customer service enhancements that will improve the travel experience for air passengers.

WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns for a Second Year

An array of exhibitors will be partying in style during WTM London’s Festival programme on Wednesday November 4.

SETE Tourism Crowdhackathon to Kick Off this Weekend, Oct. 17-18

The first Open Data Hackathon aimed to develop applications that promote Greek tourism will kick off this weekend, October 17-18, at the innovation hub “Innovathens” at the Athens Technopolis.

Spatial Planning for Tourism Law Annulled

The Council of State has annulled a spatial planning framework for tourism which was passed in 2013 and has since created controversy in the sector.

Santorini Strays Face Bleak Future, Mayor Says He’s Still Seeking Property to House Them

The popular Greek island of Santorini is in the spotlight after municipal authorities said they were evicting the long-running Santorini Animal Welfare Association (SAWA), where the island’s stray dogs and aging donkeys are housed.