Greek Airports See All-time Record in Passenger Traffic and Flights by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 Passenger traffic at all Greek airports during the first 11 months of the year recorded an all-time record, with an increase of 9.6% compared to 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
The Economist Names Greece ‘Country of the Year’ for 2023 by GTP editing team 21 December 2023 British weekly The Economist has named Greece ‘Country of the Year’ for 2023 for its resilience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Plans to Launch Tenders for 22 Regional Airports in Q2 2024 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 Greek authorities plan to launch a new round of privatizations of 22 smaller regional airports in the summer of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Passes New Tourism Tax, Short-term Rental Rules by Maria Paravantes 8 December 2023 Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New Fast-track Visa for Turkish Travelers to 10 Greek Islands by Maria Paravantes 7 December 2023 Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
UNWTO: 2023 Tourism Year to Recover Almost 90% of pre-Covid Levels by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 Global tourism levels managed to come close to pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023, with full recovery expected in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Hotels: Over 53,000 People are ‘Missing’ from Jobs in Hospitality by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 A total of 53,229 job positions in Greek hotels remained unfilled this year, according to data from a study by ITEP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece to Allocate €387 Million from Recovery Fund for Tourism Projects by Nikos Krinis 15 November 2023 Funds amounting to 387 million euros from Greece’s recovery fund are available for projects to improve the country’s tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Major Airlines Suspend Flights to Israel After Hamas Attack by GTP editing team 10 October 2023 One by one international airlines are cancelling their flights to and from Israel’s international airport near Tel Aviv after Hamas attacks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EY: Greece Moving Up as Attractive Investor Destination by Maria Paravantes 4 October 2023 Greece is winning over more investors and attracting foreign direct investments (FDI), according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Piraeus Port Upgrade and Expansion Works to Resume by GTP editing team 25 September 2023 Greece’s Environment Ministry approved environmental terms for improvements at Piraeus Port. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities by GTP editing team 19 September 2023 Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EU to Support Greece with €2.25bn for Damages from Deadly Floods by Nikos Krinis 12 September 2023 The European Commission will mobilize all available EU resources to support Greece after the disasters caused by Storm Daniel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Golden Visa Program Attracts Thousands Before Minimum Investment Cost Doubles by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 Demand for a Greek golden visa increased right before the cost for property in some areas doubled. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Renewing Fleet a Challenge for Greece’s Coastal Shipping Sector by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 Greece’s coastal shipping fleet is getting old and companies are now faced with one of the greatest challenges: renewal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Clamps Down on Public Beach Violations Prompted by Angry Citizens by Maria Paravantes 9 August 2023 Protests over shoreline use violations, which have seen thousands of umbrellas and seaside bars cover Greek beaches, are increasing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Funds Bus, Ferry Services to Ensure Affordable Transport by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 The Greek Transport Ministry released 18.3 million euros to bus and ferry services providers to ensure affordable transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
European Commission Lists Greece as ‘Moderate Innovator’ by GTP editing team 10 July 2023 Greece is listed as a ‘Moderate Innovator’ on the EU Innovation Scoreboard, released by the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Olga Kefalogianni Outlines Framework for Greece’s Tourism Development by Nikos Krinis 7 July 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to carry out a number of actions for Greek tourism to become stronger, more competitive and sustainable. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Women Take Charge of Greek Tourism Portfolio by Nikos Krinis 27 June 2023 Politicians Olga Kefalogianni and Elena Rapti have taken charge of a key portfolio in the new Greek government: tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Elections: New Democracy Party Sees Landslide Victory, Mitsotakis Wins Second Term as PM by GTP editing team 26 June 2023 Kyriakos Mitsotakis won a second four-year term as Prime Minister of Greece after Sunday’s elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
SETE: Yiannis Retsos Passes the Torch to New President by Nikos Krinis 31 May 2023 Yiannis Retsos has stepped down as president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), after six years in that role since 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ICCA: Athens Among Top 10 In-person MICE Destinations by GTP editing team 30 May 2023 Athens and Greece are among the top cities and countries globally hosting in-person conferences post-Covid. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Invites Tourists to Live ‘A Life-changing Experience’ by Nikos Krinis 11 May 2023 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a new promotional campaign to inspire travelers to visit Greece this season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Posidonia Forum 2023: Expectations High for Cruise Tourism in Greece by Nikos Krinis 26 April 2023 Greece is as an important cruise hub in the Mediterranean with great potential for further growth, according to Cruise Lines International Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens Airport Opens New Photovoltaic Park 16 MW, Largest Self-production Facility in Greece by GTP editing team 12 April 2023 Athens International Airport inaugurated its new 16-megawatt photovoltaic park for self-production – self consumption purposes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Study Confirms Greek Hotel Sector Comeback in 2023 by GTP editing team 7 April 2023 An ITEP study found that the Greek hotel sector recovered in 2022, with increased turnover and strong performance in August compared to pre-Covid levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
More than 250 Beaches Across Greece are Becoming Accessible by GTP editing team 6 April 2023 By summer 2023 more than 250 beaches all over Greece will be accessible for everyone, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Moody’s Upgrades Athens Outlook to Positive from Stable by GTP editing team 28 March 2023 Moody’s upgraded the City of Athens’ outlook to positive, reflecting a vote of confidence in the Greek capital’s financial prospects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Revised Law Allows Greek Tourism Enterprises to Hire 3rd Country Nationals to Meet Staff Shortages by Maria Paravantes 16 March 2023 Tourism businesses in Greece will be able to hire employees from third countries to meet staffing demands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greece Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Train Crash by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2023 Greece has declared 3 days of national mourning after a train crash in Tempi left at least 36 passengers dead and dozens injured. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
UNWTO: One Year On, Tourism Stands Firm in Support of Ukraine by GTP editing team 23 February 2023 One year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine, the UNWTO has reiterated tourism’s calls for peace. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Energy Crisis is the Real Threat for Hotels, Says Phocuswright Study by Nikos Krinis 10 February 2023 Hotels see the energy crisis as their main challenge, according to a Phocuswright study presented in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Airlines from the US Boost Link to Greece with 56 Weekly Flights by GTP editing team 27 January 2023 Direct flights from the United States to Greece are set to boost tourism in the country and bring in 1 billion euros in revenue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
