Destinations news Dutch Bloggers Promote Thessaloniki to Digital Nomads by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 Thessaloniki’s potential to become a haven for digital nomads trended on social media thanks to posts made by popular Dutch bloggers Alieke Ingerman and Daniëlle Bom. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Antikythera Shipwreck: New Excavation Brings Fascinating Finds to Surface by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 Swiss and Greek archaeologists made new and fascinating finds at the Antikythera shipwreck in southeastern Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Korean Air Introduces Airline-branded ‘KAL’s Lager’ to Travelers by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 Korean Air is introducing its own branded craft “KAL’s Lager” to the delight of travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats BoG: 5-month International Arrivals to Greece Rise by 32.9% by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 International arrivals to Greece during January-May were up by 32.9%, boosting travel receipts by 30.7%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skift: Athens Among Top 10 Most Searched Summer 2023 Travel Destinations by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 Skift’s 2023 State of Travel Report found Athens as one of the world’s most searched destinations this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes in State of Emergency, Island Mayor Suspects Arson by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 The whole island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency as fires continue to burn for the ninth day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Updates Bill, Lifts Restrictions for Greeks Voting from Abroad by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 Greek lawmakers approved a law which allows Greeks living abroad to vote without restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Ships Not Banned from Amsterdam, Says Industry Group CLIA by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 The cruise industry’s trade body refuted reports that Amsterdam would be banning cruise ships to fight overtourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurail/Interrail Offer Discount Pass to the Greek Islands by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 Eurail and Interrail have launched a new Greek Islands Pass for EU and non-EU citizens to visit the Greek islands this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Royal Emblems of King Otto of Greece Found in Tatoi Palace by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 The royal emblems of King Otto of Greece, including his crown, scepter and sword, were found at the former royal palace in Tatoi, northern Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Tourist Repatriation Flights from Fire-hit Rhodes Continue by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 Greece’s Transport Ministry announced that repatriation flights would continue for tourists on fire-hit Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Holds Emergency Meeting Over Rhodes Fires by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry will take action to immediately promote Rhodes as a “uniquely beautiful and safe destination”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates German Tour Operators Cancel Flights, Holidays to Rhodes by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 Leading German tour operators are cancelling customers’ bookings to Rhodes due to the ongoing wildfires affecting the Greek island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum Joins Iter Vitis European Cultural Route by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 Thessaloniki’s archaeological museum has joined the Council of Europe’s Iter Vitis Cultural Route and will promote the history and culture of winemaking in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology European Commission Presents Guidelines for an EU Tourism Data Space by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 The EU is aiming to create a tourism data space that enable businesses and public authorities to share data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Brits Would Vote ‘Yes’ to Rejoin EU, Says YouGov Survey by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 A new YouGov poll found that 55% of Britons would vote to rejoin the EU if a referendum were held today. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek L’Étape Greece: Ξανά στην Αρχαία Ολυμπία ο θρυλικός ποδηλατικός αγώνας by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 Ο 2ος διεθνής ποδηλατικός αγώνας L’Étape Greece θα διεξαχθεί στην ιστορική Αρχαία Ολυμπία, στις 6 Απριλίου 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Fires Take Toll on 10% of Greek Island’s Hotel Capacity by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 The ongoing fires which have ravaged a large part of Rhodes have taken a toll on 10% of the island’s hotel capacity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines Cancel Flights to Wildfire-hit Rhodes, Repatriate Tourists by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 A number of flights to Rhodes from the UK have been cancelled as wildfires continue to rage on the island for the seventh day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Gov’t Announces Support for Employees Affected by Fires by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 Greece announced a set of measures to support employees who work at enterprises affected by recent fires. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail