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Greece-Russia Discuss Tourism

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met in Athens, with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Greece, Andrey Maslov, on Monday, to discuss the further enhancement of tourism relations between the two countries.

‘We Do Local’ Joins Forces with Wines of Crete

“We Do Local” has joined forces with the Wines of Crete, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote local culture and cuisine, support local producers and human resources and respect the environment.

Italy Indulges in Greek Delicacies at Annual ‘Sympossio’ Food Event, Next Stop Germany

Tour operators, travel writers and trekking bloggers were treated to the “Four Seasons” of Greek cuisine through the annual “Sympossio-Greek Gourmet Touring” series of culinary events, which took place in six Italian cities last month.

Greek Employee Bodies Join Forces for Equality in the Workplace

The country’s employee and worker bodies have joined forces with the International Labor Organization (ILO) to promote equality in the workplace through a series of nationwide activities and events to be held on Wednesday.

Interview with Claus Sendlinger, Design Hotels Founder & CEO

GTP presents Claus Sendlinger of Design Hotels who outlines his insights on the "design hotel" concept.

Greece Gets Ready to Attend ITB Berlin 2015

Greece is getting ready to attend the ITB Berlin 2015, the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry, with quite a few events planned. ITB Berlin 2015 will take place from March 4 to March 8.

Greece Among Top Five Choice Destinations for German Tourists

German travellers are expressing interest in Greek packages ahead of the summer season, Deutshe Welle reports ahead of the international tourism ITB 2015 show, which kicks off in Berlin on Wednesday.

New Twist in Amphipolis Dig, ‘Skeletons Meaningless’, Says Archaeologist

In the latest developments concerning the identity of the person buried at Amphipolis, which has had the world on edge since August 2014, the archaeologist leading the excavation has said that the skeletal remains were not of primary importance.

Aegean Rewards Frequent Flyers Via ‘Business on Board’

As part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade the passenger travel experience, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines announced last week that it would reward business travellers through its “Business on Board” plan.

Pull Your Socks Up, Register for Athens’ Half Marathon!

Registration for the 4th Athens Half Marathon to take place on May 3 has opened and organizers are expecting the numbers this year to break all records.

Young Face of the Week: Kostas Gkogkos – Owner of Hotel Amfithea, Ioannina

GTP has launched a new weekly column that will introduce the young professionals in the Greek hospitality industry.

Talk Tourism with GTP at ITB Berlin 2015

Tourism talk tops the agenda at this year’s ITB Berlin, to be held on March 4-8 in Germany, and GTP is ready to share its insight and knowhow with some 110,000 sector professionals at the world’s leading travel trade show.

UNWTO Sets Criteria for Hotel Rating System

The second joint UNWTO/Norwegian Accreditation hotel classification report released on Thursday, identifies the common criteria among 4 and 5 star hotels, providing a reference point of international accommodation standards to assist destinations in establishing effective rating...

Athens Event Examines Ways to Make Greece Major Medical Destination

Greece is setting its sights on becoming a strong medical tourism destination and sector professionals expressed their confidence on Wednesday, that this is possible with the modernization of Greek hospitals, reforms to the institutional framework, improved cooperation between...

Greek Products Star in Travel Bloggers Greece 2nd Networking Event in Athens

A tasting of top Greek wines and a unique personal bartending experience rounded out a Friday night in Athens for Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) during the group’s second networking event this year.

Greek Deluxe Travel Roadshow Takes Dubai, Istanbul Next Stop

Attracting high income visitors and bolstering profitable partnerships for Greek tourism enterprises were the main goals of the 2nd Greek Deluxe Travel Roadshow held in Dubai this week, which brought together dozens of tour operators and agents from the United Arab Emirates...

Dates for East Med Yacht Show 2015 on Poros Announced

The East Med Yacht Show 2015 will be held on Poros between April 29 and May 3 this year, the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association announced this week.

OSYPA to Hold Web Press Conference to Explain Negative Effects of Privatization of Greek Airports

The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced that it will present the negative impact the privatization of Greece’s 14 regional airports will have on the country's economy, society and sovereignty during a live web press conference...

Greece Tourist Guide Federation Announces New Board of Directors

The Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) today announced its new Board of Directors.

ERA Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Members

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is celebrating its 35th year of service to members. ERA represents the interests of 53 airlines and over 123 companies involved in European air transport.