Exhibitions Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo Contributes Over €70m to the Greek Economy by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 The total contribution of the Posidonia 2022 shipping exhibition to the Greek economy is estimated at over 70 million euros, with the amount spread over various sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Corfu and Heraklion Moving Towards a Future of Sustainable Tourism by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 Corfu and Heraklion are ready to map out a plan for a future of sustainable tourism following the completion of their sustainability assessments conducted by the GSTC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s ‘CapsuleT’ Announced Best Accelerator at South Europe Startup Awards 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 CapsuleT, Greece’s tourism startup accelerator, was honored with the title of “Best Accelerator/Incubator Program” at the South Europe Startup Awards (SESA) 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Domes Aulūs Zante Opens After €13.5m Renovation by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 Following an extensive 13.5-million-euro renovation, the luxury Domes Aulūs Zante resort opened its doors this month on Zakynthos and is welcoming guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture August 2022 Music and Cultural Festivals in Greece by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 A number of music and cultural events will take place this August at island and mainland destinations in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Israeli Travelers Drive Tourism to Thessaloniki in H1 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 Although overnight stays of travelers from Israel dropped this year in Thessaloniki, the country has remained among the northern Greek city’s top international source markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Strikes Major Deal with Saudi Travel, Tourism Leader Elaf by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN has signed an exclusive cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia’s Elaf Group, a long-established leader in travel, tourism and hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lesante Collection Adds New Hotel on Zakynthos to Portfolio by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 The Lesante Cape resort on Zakynthos opened its doors recently as the latest addition to the roster of the award-winning Lesante Collection group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news T+L Travel Expert Recommends Patmos Island as 2022 Vacation Spot by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 The Greek island of Patmos is among the favorite vacation spots for 2022 included on a list made up by Travel + Leisure’s top international travel experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Beaches in Messolongi, Amfilochia, Astakos Now Accessible to People with Disabilities by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 Beaches in Messolongi, Amfilochia and Astakos now have SEATRAC mobility ramps, offering unassisted sea access to people with disabilities and mobility issues. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Kefalonia: Argostoli Archaeological Museum Set to Undergo Reconstruction by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 The Greek Culture Ministry plans to repair the Argostoli Archaeological Museum that has been closed since 2014 after a major earthquake hit the island of Kefalonia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary EU Court Rules ‘Feta is Greek’ in Denmark Cheese Violation by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 The European Union’s highest court reiterated this month that feta cheese was Greek after it found that Denmark was violating EU law by allowing its dairies to export white cheese … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Στεγαστικό επίδομα για τους σπουδαστές των ΙΕΚ Τουρισμού – Ξεκίνησαν οι αιτήσεις by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 Με νέα ΚΥΑ που υπογράφηκε, χορηγείται για πρώτη φορά στεγαστικό επίδομα και στους/στις καταρτιζόμενους/νες των δημόσιων ΙΕΚ του υπουργείου Τουρισμού. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιά επιστημονικός εταίρος του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου Ελλάδος by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 Η συμφωνία μεταξύ του ΞΕΕ και του Πανεπιστημίου Πειραιώς έχει στο επίκεντρο την από κοινού αξιοποίηση των δυνατοτήτων των δυο φορέων για την προώθηση των σκοπών τους. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Surge in Tourist Arrivals Fuels Greece Tourism Revenues in May 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Increasing international arrivals to Greece boosted travel receipts by 536.4% in May and by 547.9% in January‑May exceeding respective 2021 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Launches Charter Tourism with Flights to 3 Islands by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 The Greek islands of Astypalea, Kastelorizo and Milos recently welcomed the first ‘island hopping’ charter flights as part of Greece’s pilot program to introduce charter tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens International Airport Best in Europe in Case of Flight Delay by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Athens International Airport (AIA) has been ranked by travelers as Europe’s best airport to get stuck in should your flight be delayed, according to travel tech company Holidu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurostat: Greek Beaches Have Excellent Water Quality for Swimming by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Greece ranked third country in Europe with the most clean beaches for swimming on a list released by Eurostat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Luxury Resort ‘NOŪS’ Enters Santorini’s Hotel Scene by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Santorini recently welcomed a new entry to its hotel scene: NOŪS, a luxury resort that blends the popular Greek island’s history with contemporary flair. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Trikala to Promote its Outdoor Activities at Germany’s TourNatur Expo by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 The Destination Management Organization of Trikala in Thessaly, Greece, is getting ready to present the area’s outdoor activities to the audience of the TourNatur 2022 expo next month in Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail