Destinations news Greek PM Set to Announce More Relief Measures at Thessaloniki Fair Next Month by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 The Greek PM in September will present a new round of support measures aimed at offering relief to Greeks impacted by the energy crisis and inflation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Most Greeks Won’t Let Go of Their Cell Phone During Vacation by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 Most Greeks consider technology as an essential part of their summer vacation with 6 out of 10 saying they can’t leave their cell phone behind. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park to Host Beach Games in Kyllini by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 The Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park in Kyllini is getting ready to host a three-day sports event with over 20 beach activities and games during August 20-22. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Peloponnese Food Stories’ on August 7 in Koroni, Messinia by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 The town of Koroni in Messinia on Sunday, August 7, will host the Peloponnese Food Stories, a culinary festival promoting the Peloponnese region’s rich gastronomy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport Greece and Air France Show Support for Zakynthos’ Sea Turtles by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 Fraport Greece and Air France are supporting the work of Archelon, a non-profit association that protects sea turtles and their habitats on the Ionian island of Zakynthos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hotel Stays More Affordable in Athens Than in Other European Cities by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 A study found hotel stays in Athens more affordable compared to most other European destinations with average room rates much lower than those offered in rival cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Sees Tourist Spending Up in 2021 Due to Longer Stays by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Travelers to Greece spent 30% more on their holidays in 2021 compared to pre-Covid 2019 mainly due to extended stays, according to an INSETE study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Opens Competition for 28 State-funded Remote Island Air Routes by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Greek authorities have announced a competition for bidding airlines interested in covering 28 state-funded domestic routes to remote islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ancient Olympia: Ministry Aims to Build Stronger Link Between Culture and Tourism by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Strengthening the link between culture and tourism will bring added value to local communities and in turn boost the national economy, says Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lampsa Hotels Sells the Sheraton Rhodes Resort to Spanish Investment Fund by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Lampsa Hellenic Hotels has sold the 5-star Sheraton Rhodes Resort to the Spanish investment fund Azora for 43.8 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Autohellas Acquires Hertz Franchisee Partner in Portugal ‘HR Automoveis’ by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Autohellas has entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of 85.60% of the share capital of HR Automóveis, the franchisee partner of Hertz International in Portugal, at a consideration … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Sees Hospitality Activity in April-June Above 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Hospitality group Accor announced that its activity in the second quarter of the year recovered to levels close to, if not above, those of 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Joins Forces with HSI for Pet-friendly Passage by Air in Times of Crisis by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Animal protection organisation HSI has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs in times of crisis who are evacuating … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports Break Record in June and Welcome Over 3.4 Million Travelers by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 Greek airports welcomed a total of 3.4 million arrivals in June breaking the record for the month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Heightens Security at Ports, Airports Ahead of August 15 Holiday by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 Greek authorities have reinforced policing at ports and airports ahead of the August 15 holiday, which marks the largest mass exodus of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Central Greece Adds More Underwater Museums to Diving Park by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 Three new underwater museums in Magnesia, Central Greece, are now open to divers and aimed at attracting more visitors to the Region of Thessaly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Volcanic Island Nisyros Aiming for UNESCO Global Geopark Status by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 The Municipality of Nisyros has initiated a nomination process for the inscription of the volcanic island on UNESCO’s Global Geoparks Network list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens: New Online Guide Introduces Greek Capital’s Shops to Residents and Visitors by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 The Municipality of Athens and the Athens Traders’ Association have launched a new digital shopping guide for residents and visitors of the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki to be on Israeli TV Show ‘Holy Land Uncovered’ by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 The Greek city of Thessaloniki will be featured in an upcoming episode of the popular Israeli TV show “Holy Land Uncovered” on channel i24news TV. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Vedema 2022: ‘Selene’ to Dedicate Two Days to Santorini’s Wines in September by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 The Selene Restaurant has announced Vedema 2022, a two-day event full of unique local wines of Santorini, experiential masterclasses, amazing photographs and a unique 6-hands menu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail