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Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners

Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Aldemar Amilia Mare, BOND Business & Life Events, Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa and Nefeles Mainalon Resort that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and...

Research Body Finds Greek Tourism Riding High into 2016

Incoming tourism to Greece continues to be strong despite the political and financial turmoil this year, but domestic tourism is shrinking, the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) found in its latest report.

Athens Revels in Run-up to Marathon with Weeklong Events

The Athens Marathon may be all about running but it’s also about having fun and the Greek capital is ready to usher in the country’s biggest sporting event in style.

Chain Hotels Come Up Winners in Greece, Sector Report Finds

Hotels belonging to large accommodation chains recorded 67 percent higher revenue per room in 2014 against independent hotel units in Greece, while occupancy and room rates were significantly higher, an Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) report found.

Join the Fun! Athens Celebrates on October 31!

On October 31, World Cities Day, Athens will turn into one big party zone to celebrate the Athenian spirit with the rest of the globe.

Travel Massive Athens Event Explores #TMResponsibleTourism

As part of its ongoing plan to connect travel insiders through free events around the world, Travel Massive is organizing an Athens meet on November 27 at Barley Cargo in the city center.

Greek Hoteliers Weary of New Schengen Visa Scheme

Greek hoteliers are expressing their concerns about the new visa regime that requires travelers to EU countries to show up personally at a Schengen consular station to give finger prints and photos in order to obtain visas.

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.

Santorini Mayor Calls for Self-Management Tourism Scheme, Making Island Year-round Hotspot

Aware of Santorini’s robust brand name internationally, the Cycladic island’s mayor highlighted the need for local administration to take over the management of the destination ahead of the “Santorini: Year-round Destination” event to be presented at the Acropolis Museum on...

Minoan Group Awaits Final Approval for Luxury Tourism Investment in Greece

Travel firm Minoan Group is waiting for the Greek Government to give the final approval for its tourism project on Crete to get off the ground.

CNT Awards Santorini’s Canaves Oia as one of World’s Best, Four More Greek Hotels Break into Europe’s Top 30

The Conde Nast Traveler’s (CNT) Readers' Choice Awards elected the five-star Canaves Oia on Santorini, as the best resort in Europe and 34th in the world.

SETE Conference Emphasizes Tourism Sector as Driving Force of Greek Economy

Over 300 tourism professionals, industry leaders, representatives of the public sector and travel market executives explored a range of industry-related topics during the 14th Tourism & Development Conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held on October 19-20.

Creta Maris Gets Thumbs Up for its Quality, Service, Dedication

Creta Maris Beach Resort is collecting awards, certifications and people’s love as part of its ongoing efforts to keep its customers happy while respecting the environment and promoting Greece abroad.

Eurobank Bets on Greek Tourism, Invests in Hotel Industry

Greece’s resilient tourism sector is still bringing in the cash, with all the more investors eager to place their bets on high-end accommodation facilities, Eurobank CEO Fokion Karavias said this week.

Four Greek Airports Blacklisted, Aegean VP Calls for Upgrades

"2015 was the worst year with regard to operations and functionality of Greece’s airports", Aegean Airlines Vice President Eftychios Vassilakis said while speaking at SETE's 14th Greek Tourism Confederation conference. Meanwhile, four Greek regional airports have been listed...

Skiathos’ Aries Luxury Villas Look to 2016 with Promise

As part of its ongoing efforts to tune in to the needs of its growing number of customers, Aries Luxury Villas, located on the Greek island of Skiathos, is announcing plans to upgrade services offered by investing in new projects in 2016.

SETE Calls for Measures to Shield Greek Tourism

The president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, on Tuesday underlined the vital need for Greece’s government to immediately implement a series of measures to safeguard and further strengthen the country’s tourism industry.

Tourism Minister Pledges to Tackle Lost Revenue, Push for Growth

Mapping out a uniform and all-encompassing national strategy that will maximize the benefits and lay the groundwork for further development in tourism are at the top of the ministry’s agenda for the coming months, Tourism Minister Giorgos Stathakis told the Greek Tourism...

Kyllini Beach Resort Gains TÜV Certification

The Kyllini Beach Resort, located in Kastro-Kyllini, western Greece, received TÜV ISO certification for its services as well as for the preparation and presentation of its innovative dishes.

LoveGreece.com, epixeiro.gr Join Forces to Promote Key Greek Figures

LoveGreece.com has joined forces with business portal epixeiro.gr for the better promotion of gifted Greek entrepreneurs in efforts to restore the country’s image abroad and raise confidence at home.