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Athens Gate Hotel Renovates Rooftop Restaurant and Blends Gastronomy with Stunning Views

The Athens Gate Hotel has renovated its rooftop restaurant and is inviting guests to experience high quality gastronomy combined with stunning views of the Greek capital's landmark monuments.

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019 Sets New Attendance Records

More than 830 participants from 21 countries and 35 exhibitors from every facet of sea tourism attended the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019 in Athens.

Foreign Journalists Get a Taste of Attica’s Maritime Tourism Offerings

Journalists from Russia, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and Serbia, were recently in Athens and learned more about Attica’s maritime tourism offerings.

MSC Cruises Expects 20% Growth in Greece and Cyprus for 2019

Global cruise giant MSC Cruises expects 20 percent growth in Greece and Cyprus in 2019, on the back of a 72 percent rise in 2018.

Minoan Lines Among Top Corporate Superbrands in Greece for 2018-2019

Minoan Lines is among the top Corporate Superbrands in Greece for 2018-2019, in the Transportation category, as voted at this year's "Superbrands 2019" awards.

Study: Greek Young Job-seekers in Shipping Need More Experience

The number of Greeks seeking jobs in shipping and marine tourism is on the rise but candidates lack experience, according to findings of FocusBari.

Greek Polls Round 2 Bring Conservatives to the Fore

Candidates of the conservative New Democracy party clinched most regional and municipal positions in the second round of Greek elections.

Cruise Lines Call for Improved Infrastructure in East Med

Greece is among the destinations in the East Med that are in need of improved infrastructure to serve and cater to cruise ships, according to sector experts.

Lavrio – Cesme Ferry Ready for Routes in June

The Greek port of Lavrio and the Turkish town of Cesme will get their own ferry service next month, according to an announcement by Aegean Seaways.

Seajets Officially Welcomes ‘WorldChampion Jet’ to Fleet

Seajets has officially welcomed the WorldChampion Jet, a unique passenger ship with a Guiness World Record for its speed.

Attica, Central Macedonia and Western Greece in the Lead with Infrastructure Works

The regions of Attica, Central Macedonia and Western Greece are recording the highest infrastructure activity in Greece.

Greece’s Museums Open with Free Admission on May 18

Greece’s museums will once again take part in the worldwide celebration of International Museum Day and on May 18 will open for the public free of charge.

Thomas Cook Acquires Two Hotel Properties in Greece

Thomas Cook's hotel fund has acquired a further two properties in Greece, including one of the company’s flagship hotels, Casa Cook Kos.

Εντυπωσίασε το East Med Yacht Show 2019

Τις καλύτερες εντυπώσεις άφησε για ακόμη μια χρονιά το "East Med Yacht Show", που πραγματοποιήθηκε στη Μαρίνα Ζέας από τις 10 έως και τις 13 Μαΐου.

Interview – Nikos Konstantinidis: ‘SWOT Aims to Expand Abroad in 2020’

SWOT CEO Nikos Konstantinidis outlines the hotel management company's strategy, which includes an expansion abroad possibly in 2020.

Έρχεται η 18η ‘East Med Yacht Show’ στις 10-13 Μαΐου στον Πειραιά

Έρχεται η 18η Έκθεση Επαγγελματικών Επανδρωμένων Πλοίων Αναψυχής "East Med Yacht Show 2019", στις 10-13 Μαΐου στη Μαρίνα Ζέας στον Πειραιά.

New Faces: Georgina Parra, Sales Manager at Athens Marriott Hotel

This week, GTP Headlines introduces Georgina Parra, the sales manager of the Athens Marriott Hotel, located on Syngrou Avenue in the Greek capital.

Tourism Traffic, Revenues Peak at Five Greek Regions

For one more year, tourist traffic to Greece accelerated with Greek destinations welcoming some 33 million visitors in 2018, a 9.7 percent increase against 2017.

Greece Seeks to Upgrade Coastal Shipping Fleet with Greener Technologies

Greece's government is exploring ways to replace the country’s coastal shipping fleet with hybrid, LNG and electric alternatives, through public-private partnerships.

Ferry Connecting Turkey’s Cesme and Izmir with Lavrio Set for June 2

A daily ferry service connecting the coastal Turkish towns of Cesme and Izmir with the Greek port of Lavrio is slated to begin on June 2.