Air Travel ITA Airways to Increase Flights to Kefalonia from Rome Fiumicino by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways will increase its flights to the Greek island of Kefalonia from Rome Fiumicino in August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Central Macedonia Promotes Greek Birdwatching Sites to UK Market by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 The Central Macedonia Region presented its birdwatching sites to British travelers during the Global BirdFair 2022 in Leicester, UK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ANEK Lines Begins Routes to Cyclades and Dodecanese with ‘Prevelis’ Ferry by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Greek passenger shipping company ANEK Lines has started its routes from Piraeus to the islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese with its Prevelis ferry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Supports Refugees of Ukraine War by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Celestyal Cruises has expanded its partnership with the “Ark of the World” to support mothers and children that have fled the war in Ukraine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Expecting More Than 1 Million Visitors in First Week of August by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Greece is expecting more than one million visitors in the first week of August reflecting a strong rebound of the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens Among Best ‘Value for Money’ European Tourist Destinations in June by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Greece’s capital city Athens is among the top destinations in Europe that offered the best value for money during the month of June, according to a study by Mabrian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece’s Yachting Body Seeks Promotion and Permanent Marina by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Greece’s professional yacht owners briefed the Tourism Ministry on key priorities for the promotion and further development of the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hyatt Brand Expands to Greek Islands with Magma Resort Santorini by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 The Greek island of Santorini in August will welcome the newest member of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio and the first Hyatt-affiliated hotel in the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greek Cuisine Woos London Foodies at National Geographic Traveller Food Fest by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 London foodies had the chance to indulge in Greek foods, learn about Greek cuisine, and sample fine Greek wines during the two-day National Geographic Traveller Food Festival. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Info Kiosk for Tourists Opens at Kalamata International Airport by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Tourists arriving in Kalamata, Peloponnese, can find out all they need to know about the destination at the new info kiosk available at the city’s international airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Halkidiki’s Polygyros Archaeological Museum Expands Exhibition Space by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 The Archaeological Museum of Polygyros in Halkidiki has reopened its doors to the public following the expansion of its exhibition space. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Eco-friendly Brand ‘Alva Yachts’ Gets Representation in Greece by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Germany-based Alva Yachts, a sustainable luxury yacht brand, has announced Alva Yachts Hellas as its exclusive sales representative for Greece and Cyprus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports Dealing Effectively With Delays by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 Greek airports appear to be handling flight delays effectively given the situation across Europe and around the globe, according to recent figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Minister Invites German Pensioners to Holiday in Greece Off Season by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 All the more Germans are hoping this year to visit Greece, which is both a favorite holiday spot and a popular vacation home investment destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Among Top 10 Global Ports in 2022 Shipping Index by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 Τhe Port of Piraeus ranked 9th internationally on the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Elitour and Athens Airport Team Up to Promote Health Tourism by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour and Athens International Airport (AIA) agreed to work together to develop travel packages complete with benefits for medical tourism travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Karditsa to Host New ‘Thessaly Expo.22’ Trade Show in October by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 Karditsa is getting ready to host the “Thessaly Expo.22”, a new trade show that will promote the tourism offerings of the city and the wider region of Thessaly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Brits Sample Thessaloniki’s Bougatsa, Koulouri and Other Local Favorites by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 British visitors at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London had the chance to sample a number of Thessaloniki’s local specialties including its famous “bougatsa” and “koulouri”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Santorini Experience Sports Tourism Event Enters New Era by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 by GTP editing team 20 July 2022 The 2022 edition of the Santorini Experience sports tourism event will feature new running and swimming routes on the Greek island of Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Hotels See May Turnover Soar by 424% by GTP editing team 19 July 2022 by GTP editing team 19 July 2022 Greek hoteliers saw turnover skyrocket by 424% in May compared to the same month a year ago, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail