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Greek Casino Law Causes Commotion

Authorities on Santorini and Mykonos have expressed their opposition over revisions to a legal framework, covering the licensing procedures and operation of casino ventures.

Posted On 15 Jan 2018

, By Maria Paravantes

UK Survey Says Box-office Blockbusters Spur Travel Bookings

A survey carried out across the UK showed that one in five Britons went ahead and booked a vacation, days after watching a film.

Posted On 15 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Hilton Athens’ ‘Aethrion’ Combines Fine Tastes and Art

Hilton Athens' all-day coffee and lounge bar Aethrion has reopened to provide its guests with a unique experience, combining unique flavors and art.

Posted On 15 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Tourism Organization

New Flights Link Thessaloniki with Destinations in Europe, Asia

New flights connecting Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport - currently run by Fraport Greece - with popular destinations in Europe and Asia are expected to launch in 2018.

Posted On 12 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

SWOT Enters into Partnership with ‘Dinner in the Sky’

SWOT | Simple Way Of Tourism has entered into a partnership with Dinner in the Sky, an award-winning culinary proposal in the center of Athens.

Posted On 12 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

The managing director of Limotours Hellas Anastasios Korovesis.

Limotours Hellas Receives ‘Signum Virtutis’ Seal of Excellence

Limotours Hellas SA was recently honored for its chauffeur services with the Signum Virtutis seal of excellence at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

Posted On 12 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Nikolaos Lardis Joins Ryanair as Sales & Marketing Manager East Med

Low-cost carrier Ryanair has appointed Nikolaos Lardis as its new sales and marketing manager for Eastern Mediterranean.

Posted On 12 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Draft Bill Lays Out Framework for Greece Casino Operation, Taxation

A legal framework covering the licensing procedure and operation of casino ventures in Greece is up for discussion in an omnibus bill tabled in parliament.

Posted On 11 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Friday Strike to Affect Public Transport in Athens

The Athens metro and tram will not be running on Friday, January 12, due to a 24-hour strike called by the employees’ unions.

Posted On 11 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Hellenic Seaways to Suspend Thessaloniki – Sporades Summer Itineraries

Hellenic Seaways has decided to suspend itineraries between Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands this summer, according to media reports.

Posted On 11 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Poseidon Athens Hotel Gives its Rooms, Roof Garden a Total Makeover

Aiming to further upgrade its infrastructure and luxury services, the Poseidon Athens Hotel, located on the Athenian Riviera, is renovating its rooms and roof garden.

Posted On 11 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

TUI: Greece Top Choice for Austrian Travelers in 2018

Greece tops the preferences of Austrian travelers, with many destinations recording a double-digit increase in bookings for summer 2018, according to TUI Austria.

Posted On 10 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Myrtos Beach, Kefallonia Island. Photo Source: https://kefaloniaisland.org

Ionian Islands Summer Bookings on the Rise

Bookings to the Ionian islands for the summer season have recorded a double-digit increase, according to the region’s vice governor Spyros Galiatsatos.

Posted On 10 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Frangocastello on Crete is among the locations proposed for filming by the Hellenic Film Commission. Photo Source: Hellenic Film Commission (2014, James Gardiner).

Greek Gov’t Setting the Scene for Foreign Film Productions

The Greek government, through its relevant ministries, is paving the way for a framework that will offer foreign film producers incentives to shoot in Greece.

Posted On 10 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greece Loses One Place on Henley Passport Index 2018

Greece lost one place year-on-year on the Henley Passport Index for 2018, ranking seventh among 199 countries, with its citizens enjoying visa-free access to 171 countries.

Posted On 10 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greek Omnibus Bill Revisions Aim to Facilitate Business Activity

In efforts to attract investments to Greece, the economy ministry has made five revisions to an omnibus bill set to be voted on in parliament on January 15.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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No Ferries in Greece on Friday Due to Strike

Ferries in Greece will remain docked on Friday, January 12, 2018, due to a 24-hour strike called by the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greece Needs National Strategy to Develop Medical Tourism

Ways of developing medical tourism in Greece were discussed during a conference titled “Health Tourism and Local Authority”, which was recently held in Athens.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team