Company updates Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Named ‘Prima’ by Godmother Katy Perry by GTP editing team 29 August 2022 by GTP editing team 29 August 2022 Global superstar Katy Perry christened Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship during a glamorous naming ceremony in Reykjavík, Iceland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Fair to Honor 100th Anniversary Since Asia Minor Catastrophe by GTP editing team 29 August 2022 by GTP editing team 29 August 2022 The 86th Thessaloniki International Fair in September will present an audiovisual show dedicated to the 100th anniversary since the Asia Minor catastrophe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki’s TIF Event to Fill Up City’s Hotels in September by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 The Greek city of Thessaloniki is seeing a surge in bookings for September, especially for the period of the 86th TIF, a leading event in Southeastern Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurostat Reveals Impact of COVID Crisis on Young Air Transport Workers by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 Airlines and associated enterprises have reduced the number of their employees during the last two years due to Covid-19, particularly affecting younger workers, according to data released by Eurostat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaloniki – Izmir Ferry Service Expected in September by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 A new ferry service that will connect Thessaloniki in northern Greece with Izmir in Turkey is expected to begin next month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Agrees to Support Sustainable Rebuilding of Ukrainian Cities by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis has agreed to support the sustainable rebuilding of Ukrainian cities by joining an initiative backed by the Eurocities network. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news BBC Puts Attention on Lesser-known Tinos Island by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 The BBC highlights the landscape, tourism offerings and traditions of the lesser-known Greek island of Tinos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Puts Greek Culture on the Calendar in September by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 The GNTO is supporting three cultural events that will take place in Athens and on the islands of Corfu and Chios in September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Seeks Scientific Validation of Environmental Targets for Airlines, Cruise Ships and Hotels by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 by GTP editing team 26 August 2022 TUI Group has submitted its emission reduction targets for scientific validation, aiming to confirm that they are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Ministry Promotes Visits to Wineries, Breweries, Olive Mills by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a framework for tourist visits to Greece’s wineries, breweries, cheese factories and olive mills. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Epitalio Airport in the Peloponnese Reopens for Light Aircraft Flights by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 The airport of Epitalio in the Peloponnese has reopened for light aircraft flights, after having been granted a licence by the Greek Transport Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Agrafa Mountains Given High Protection Status by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 The mountains of Agrafa, the southernmost part of the Pindus range in Central Greece, have been given high protection status by the Environment Ministry banning all forms of construction. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Report: Greece is an Accessible Country for People with Disabilities, But Needs to Do More by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 Greece is an accessible country for people with disabilities but needs to further improve its infrastructure, according to a report by UpCounsel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Brown Hotels Opens ‘DAVE by the beach’ in Loutraki by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 Brown Hotels has opened the doors of another Dave Red hotel in Greece, in the seaside town of Loutraki, near Corinth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Syros: Free Concerts and Events at 6th Rebetiko Music Festival by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 The 6th Rebetiko Festival 2022 dedicated to Greece’s rebetiko music genre, also known as the “Greek blues”, kicks off August 29 on the Greek island of Syros with dozens of free concerts and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek North Evia–Samos Pass: Ξεκινούν σήμερα οι αιτήσεις για τα voucher διακοπών by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 by GTP editing team 25 August 2022 Σε λειτουργία πρόκειται να τεθεί σήμερα, στις 12:00 το μεσημέρι το North Evia – Samos Pass μέσω του vouchers.gov.gr. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats The World’s Rich are Picking Greece, Says Virtuoso by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 Greece is among the Top 5 countries in the world attracting luxury travelers who spend 20 times more than regular tourists, found a Virtuoso report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Turnover for Greek Hotels and Restaurants Skyrockets in April-June by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 Strong tourist flows to Greece this year boosted Q2 turnover for hotels to 2.051 billion euros, up by 238.8% compared to Q2 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Municipality Moving Ahead with City Upgrade Projects by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 A series of projects across Athens, including the redevelopment of Syntagma Square, are moving ahead as scheduled, according to the city’s mayor, Kostas Bakoyannis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese: Leonidion to Soon Get Tourist Information Kiosk by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 by GTP editing team 24 August 2022 A new tourism information kiosk is expected to open soon in the Greek town of Leonidion in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail