Destinations news Crowds, Interest Peak at 86th Thessaloniki Trade Fair by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 Greece’s most influential trade show, the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), attracted some 212,363 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors this year, fast approaching pre-pandemic levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News FashionTV to Hold World’s Excellence Gala in Athens by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 FashionTV, the worlds largest fashion media and lifestyle brand, will hold its World’s Excellence Gala and celebrate its 25th anniversary on September 20 in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EDEN 2023: Two Greek Cities on ‘European Destination of Excellence’ Shortlist by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 Two Greek cities, Grevena and Trikala, are shortlisted for the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 competition, which rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Endorses Greek Gastronomy Events Nationwide by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will support and promote four leading Greek gastronomy events to take place this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Greek Maritime Industry Plays Golf for 8th Year at Costa Navarino by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 by GTP editing team 19 September 2022 More than 100 executives from the maritime industry for the 8th year gathered at Costa Navarino in Messinia for the annual Greek Maritime Golf Event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece a Top Holiday Choice for American Travelers in 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 Greece this year is welcoming more American tourists thanks to the increased number of direct flights from the United States to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Body Proposes Actions to Ease Energy Crisis by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 In view of what many expect to be a hard winter ahead, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) proposed a set of measures to help sector businesses deal with soaring energy costs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Ports See Big Passenger Traffic Rise in January-March by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 Greek ports saw a 91.9% increase in total passenger traffic (domestic and international) during the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athenian Riviera: Plans Announced for New Pedestrian-Bicycle Lane by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 Plans for the construction of a coastal pedestrian-bicycle lane that will cross most of the Athenian Riviera, from Kallithea to Voula, were announced by the Region of Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Launches International Tender for Argostoli Marina on Kefalonia by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 A tender process for the concession of the marina in Argostoli on the island of Kefalonia in Greece has been launched by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news France Prepares for 2024 Olympics with ‘Soil’ from Ancient Olympia by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 In the runup to the Paris Olympics 2024, representatives of France’s Terre de Jeux 2024 label visited the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece – Ancient Olympia – where … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Wyndham Adds ‘Vienna House’ Brand to Portfolio, Reinforces Position in Europe by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has acquired the European “Vienna House” brand for 44 million euros adding approximately 40 hotels and more than 6,000 rooms to its portfolio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Sees Tourism Bookings for Autumn Going Strong by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 Greece is ready to extend the tourist season this year with strong bookings all the way to the end of October, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece ACI Europe: Airports in Greece Achieve Full Recovery in July by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 Airports in Greece have recouped Covid-19 losses fully recovering in July as EU passenger traffic doubles year on year, according to ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Boosts Greek Business First-half 2022 Turnover by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 Turnover for Greek businesses increased by 32.3% in the first six months of the year compared to pre-Covid 2019 driven by tourism, manufacturing and inflation, shows data by the Hellenic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture The Met to Exhibit Greek Antiquities Before they Return to Greece Over Time by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 Over the next 25 years, some 161 Greek antiquities belonging to an American billionaire will gradually be returned to Greece but first will go on show at New York’s Metropolitan … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel United and Emirates Join Forces to Offer New Connections by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 Emirates and United Airlines have announced a new partnership, which will include a codeshare agreement and interlining activities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Sees Profit Rise After Strong Passenger Demand in April-June by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 AEGEAN saw a profitable second quarter following a significant increase in flight activity and a 171% rise in passenger traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Peloponnese Food Stories’ Festival Continues in Tolo by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 The Greek village of Tolo will be the next stop of the “Peloponnese Food Stories” festival, a culinary event that aims to promote the gastronomy of the Peloponnese Region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Acropolis Museum to Host Int’l Meeting on Return of Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 by GTP editing team 15 September 2022 The Acropolis Museum in Athens will hold an international meeting under the title “Parthenon and Democracy”, which will focus on the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles back to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail