Air Travel AEGEAN to Boost Air Connectivity Between France and Greece in 2023 by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 Greece’s flagship carrier AEGEAN will be increasing seats for the French market in 2023 to meet strong demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events French Travel Agents Get to Know Trikala, Thessaly by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 Trikala’s DMO promoted the destination’s tourism offerings to French travel agents during the Selectour conference held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates Scoops 5 Global Accolades at ULTRA and APEX Awards by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 Emirates recently received an impressive five global and regional awards from two prestigious travel and aviation ceremonies, winning titles including those of ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best Airline … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Acropolis Museum Announces Events for Holiday Season by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 by GTP editing team 1 December 2022 The Acropolis Museum is inviting Athens’ residents and visitors to experience the upcoming holiday season by taking part in a number of festive events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece – Saudi Arabia Take Actions to Boost Tourist Flows by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 Saudi Arabian airline companies are planning to increase flights to Greek destinations in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Presents Proposals at UNWTO Executive Council by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 Representing Greece at the UNWTO Executive Council, Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented the country’s proposals for the creation of an international task force for tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Among Europe’s Cheapest City Break Destinations for 2023 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 Condé Nast Traveller has included Athens as one of the cheapest and nicest European cities to visit in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek PM Sees ‘Progress’ in Parthenon Marbles Debate by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he sensed ‘progress’ was being made on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during his recent visit to the UK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News INSETE Launches Digital Tools for Greece’s Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, has launched a new digital tool kit to support tourism professionals and businesses in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC Unveils Data on Climate Footprint of Global Travel and Tourism by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 Greenhouse gas emissions from travel and tourism totalled just 8.1% globally in 2019, according to new data by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki Wins Business Excellence Award by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki was rewarded for its business management model at the EFQM Awards in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Joins Forces with Mastercard to Boost Use of Virtual Cards for B2B Travel Payments by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 by GTP editing team 30 November 2022 Software and technology provider Sabre has announced a new partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the use of virtual cards for business-to-business (B2B) travel payments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Saudi Arabia Agrees to Extend Flights to Greece Past Summer by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 Saudi Arabia has agreed to extend direct flights to Greece in the coming period, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greek Travel Agents Team Up with City of Athens to Promote Tourism by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 Greek travel and tourism associations have joined forces with the Municipality of Athens to promote tourism through a series of jointly organized events and initiatives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Future of Package Travel is at Stake, Says Europe’s Tour Operators by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 Tour operators are concerned about the lack of ambition of the European Commission to review consumer protection throughout the whole travel value chain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE Conference to ‘Reimagine’ Greece’s Tourism Success by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will “reimagine” Greece’s tourism success at its annual conference that will be held this year on December 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News 25 World Mayors Meet in Athens for Summit by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 Twenty-five mayors from across the globe will meet in Athens to send out a message against antisemitism during the 2022 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism (MSAA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Hotels Sponsor ‘Omonoia Christmas Market’ by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 The Greek capital’s Omonoia Square will transform into a festive commercial and entertainment hub, sponsored by the area’s hotels and other businesses, for the holiday season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Acropolis Museum Launches New Social and Educational Programs by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 by GTP editing team 29 November 2022 The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced new educational activities designed for schools and people of different backgrounds in Greece and abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s New Tourism Drive to Focus on Sustainability by GTP editing team 28 November 2022 by GTP editing team 28 November 2022 Greece’s new tourism campaign will focus on sustainability, environmental protection, green entrepreneurship and the blue economy, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail