Land Transportation Athens and Thessaloniki to Welcome 250 Electric Buses, Says Transport Ministry by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 Athens and Thessaloniki will soon be welcoming the first 250 electric buses to facilitate transportation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: More Travelers Expected to Use AI for Trip Planning by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 More travelers are expected in the near future to turn to AI tools like ChatGPT to make their travel plans. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Yi Hotel Mykonos is Open and Ready to Get the Party Going by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 Boutique hotel “Yi” on Mykonos opened its doors and is ready to take the island’s party scene to the next level. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Irish Journalists and Bloggers Tour Thessaloniki in Northern Greece by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 A group of Irish influential bloggers and journalists recently toured Thessaloniki and discovered a number of experiences the northern Greek city has to offer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Customers Vote Qatar Airways Business Class Best in the World by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 Global customers, for the tenth time, have ranked Qatar Airways as the World’s Best Business Class, according to Skytrax. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Full Moon Tango at the Acropolis Museum in Athens by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 The Acropolis Museum will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon with the music and dance event “Tango Acropolis”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Minoan Lines: Έκπτωση στα ακτοπλοϊκά εισιτήρια για οικογένειες και παρέες by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 by GTP editing team 14 July 2023 Tην παροχή έκπτωσης 20% σε οικογένειες και παρέες για την Κρήτη και τη Μήλο ανακοίνωσε η Minoan Lines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Ferry Operators Offering Discounts for Island Travel by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 Greek ferry companies including Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Golden Star Ferries have announced up to 20% discounts on island routes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EP Calls for Bulgaria, Romania to Join Schengen Free-Travel Area by End-2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 MEPs have once again called on the Council of the EU to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen free-travel area. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Kefalogianni Renews Religious Tourism Cooperation Protocol with Church of Greece by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 A cooperation protocol for the development of religious tourism in Greece was renewed between the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Church of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece May Soon Tighten Inspections for Illicit Liquor Violations by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 Greece may soon tighten inspections at popular tourist destinations for illicit liquor violations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Adds Beachfront Hotel on Crete to Curio Collection Brand by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 Hilton will open the Imperial Flair Chania Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton, which will be the hotel company’s third property on Crete under the upscale brand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Israel’s Top Media Outlets Gather on Greek Island of Corfu by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 A group of Israeli journalists took part in a press trip to Corfu and had the chance to experience all that the Ionian island has to offer travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news National Geographic Traveller Food Festival to Serve Thessaloniki’s Best by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 Thessaloniki’s flavors and authentic recipes will be promoted at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2023 in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η Seajets ανακοίνωσε εκπτώσεις στα ακτοπλοϊκά εισιτήρια by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 Εκπτώσεις που ισχύουν για την έκδοση εισιτηρίων από την 18η Ιουλίου και για ταξίδια έως και την 18η Σεπτεμβρίου ανακοίνωσε η Seajets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Xenia 2023: 500 εκθέτες, χιλιάδες hoteliers και παγκόσμιες τάσεις του hospitality by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 by GTP editing team 13 July 2023 Το καθιερωμένο ετήσιο ραντεβού της τουριστικής βιομηχανίας δίνεται στην Xenia, στις 23 έως 25 Νοεμβρίου, στο Athens Metropolitan Expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Gov’t Seeking Ways to Lower Ferry Ticket Prices by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 The Greek government expects coastal shipping companies to reduce ferry ticket prices after market reactions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Destinations Must Be Ready to Handle Strong Travel Demand by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 Strong travel intent is driving tourism recovery in Europe but destinations must be ready to handle the growing demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Airbnb: Most Affordable Destinations in Greece for Short-term Rental Stays by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 Greek Airbnb users are choosing more affordable short-term rental options and longer stays, says Airbnb. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Court Rules Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Must Tear Down Top Floors by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 by GTP editing team 12 July 2023 A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail