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Face of the Week: Leontios N. Orphanos, Owner of HOTELIGENT Management & Consulting Company

This week, GTP introduces Leontios N. Orphanos, the owner of HOTELIGENCE Management & Consulting Company in Athens.

Greek Shipowners Elect New Board, Draw Up Agenda

Improving services by modernizing the legal framework, reducing state intervention, eliminating bureaucracy and doing away with obsolete requirements are the priorities set for the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) by its new president, Michalis Sakellis,...

Aldemar Resorts: ‘We Aim to Offer the Finest Guest Experience’

Alexandros Aggelopoulos, the vice president of Aldemar Resorts, informs on the latest revamps and upgrades of the company's high standard hotels. He also reveals that Aldemar will once again promote the profile of Greek cuisine at the World Travel Market in London this November.

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.

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).

Hellenic Ports Association Announces New Chairman

The Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) on Monday announced a new Board of Directors during its annual general meeting at the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP).

Vernicos Steps in as OKE President

George Vernicos was elected president of the Economic and Social Council of Greece (OKE) for the 2015-2019 period.

UNWTO: Join Us in Celebrating World Tourism Day

In his official message to the global tourism community for World Tourism Day, UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai invites all to join in on the celebration on September 27.

Amadeus Hellas Appoints Manos Markakis as Deputy GM of Greece and Cyprus

Manos Markakis has undertaken the role of Deputy General Manager of Greece and Cyprus at Amadeus Hellas as of September 1.

#LifeOnIos Project: Introducing a New Destination Marketing Concept – Interview with Simon Lewis of Travel Concept Solution

Simon Lewis, the founder of marketing agency Travel Concept Solution, talks to GTP about the promotional and rebranding campaign #LifeOnIos that took social media by storm in July and gives his opinion on where the Greek travel industry needs to improve.

Hilton Worldwide Appoints William Margaritis as Executive VP of Corporate Affairs

Hilton Worldwide has appointed William Margaritis as the company’s executive vice president of Corporate Affairs. He will oversee internal and external communications, government relations and corporate responsibility globally.

“Greece is a Spectacular and Life-changing Experience!” – Interview with Dean (Konstantinos) Karnazes, Greek-American Ultramarathon Runner, Ambassador of “Navarino Challenge”

GTP had the opportunity to talk with ultramarathon man Dean (Konstantinos) Karnazes, the ambassador of the upcoming “Navarino Challenge” event in Greece. Karnazes is proud of his Greek heritage and aims to spread the word that Greece is a "life-changing experience" as a...

Minister Kountoura Meets Up with Crete Tourism Authorities

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with regional authorities and local sector professionals on the island of Crete, during her visit there this week, where she discussed investment, infrastructure, development and improvements and promotion of the tourist product.

Minister Kountoura Spreads the Word: Summer Now in Greece

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is spreading the word to the world with interviews in international media, including Bloomberg and Russia-24, and invites holidaymakers to summer down in Greece.

New Greek Ecotourism Society Announces Board of Directors

The recently launched Greek Ecotourism Society has announced its new Board of Directors.

‘Let’s Show Faith and Love in What We Do and Know Best: Greece’ – Opinion

Opinion by Vice President of Aldemar Resorts, Alexandros Angelopoulos.

Historic Hotels of Europe Announces New Board of Directors

A new Board of Directors of the Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) was elected for a 2-year mandate. Barbara Avdis, founder of Yades Greek Historic Hotels, was elected Chairman of the board.

A Message to Foreign Visitors in Greece By Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Thursday delivered a televised message to tourists currently in Greece and to travelers that are planning to visit.

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras Announces July 5 Referendum on Lenders’ Proposals

In a television address to the nation on early Saturday, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called for a referendum on July 5 on whether Greece should accept or reject the demands of the country's creditors.

Interview: George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO

George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO, tells GTP what exactly makes the Aqua Vista Hotels brand stand out and he gives us a "sneak preview" of the company's future plans which all evolve around offering unique experiences. Experiences with strong emotions and excellent service...