Destinations news June Tourist Traffic to South Aegean Islands Up by 13% Over 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Greece’s South Aegean Region, which includes popular islands such as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and Karpathos, exceeded pre-Covid-19 levels in June by 13%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Instagrammable Beaches, Food, Nature Drive Greece’s E-reputation in May by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Greece is winning points online with social media conversations pushing the country’s e-reputation up by 64 points in May compared to rival markets under investigation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins Two Europa Nostra Awards for Heritage by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Greece clinched two European Heritage Awards for 2022 as part of the Europa Nostra Awards, funded by the EU Creative Europe program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News LSE Study Helps Athens Policymakers Create Better City by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 A study by the London School of Economics (LSE) has been released to help the city of Athens become more resilient, friendly and accessible to all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Condé Nast Traveller Editors Pick Greek Islands for Summer Holidays by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 The Greek islands of Mykonos, Milos, Kos and Symi are among the top choices of Condé Nast Traveller’s Editors for holidays this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crete Welcomes NIKO Seaside Resort, Greece’s Second MGallery Hotel by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Crete welcomed the opening of Accor’s NIKO Seaside Resort, the second MGallery hotel in Greece and the first to open its doors on a Greek island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaloniki’s Grand Hotel Palace Introduces ‘Green Events’ Concept by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 The five-star Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki has introduced a new concept for the events it will be hosting, where special consideration will be given to sustainability pillars. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greeks Hold Back on Summer Holidays Due to High Prices by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 High prices are forcing Greeks to take shorter holidays this year despite the pent-up desire to travel after two years of Covid restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece More US Travelers Choosing Greece in July by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 All the more travelers from the US are selecting Greece for their summer holidays, according to the US outbound traveler forecast for the 4th of July weekend released by Mabrian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Nafpaktos Attracting Investor Interest in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 The city of Nafpaktos is a top ministry priority and among destinations for strategic tourism development, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Deloitte: Seamless Guest Experiences a Must for ‘Hotels of the Future’ by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Hoteliers in the Mediterranean will have to reshape the look, feel and appeal of their properties in view of changing customer demands, according to a report by Deloitte Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lampsa Gives €1,000 Bonus to Each Staff Member of its Hotels in Athens by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 A bonus of a total amount of 1 million euros is being offered as a reward to all staff members of the hotels Grande Bretagne, King George and Athens Capital, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: ‘Tourism is the locomotive of the Greek economy’ – Vassilis Kikilias by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias highlights the contribution of tourism to the Greek economy and gives positive messages for this year’s tourist season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: Sofia Zacharaki on Greek tourism’s comeback by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Greek Deputy Minister of Tourism Sofia Zacharaki sees Greek tourism making a strong comeback in 2022 and expects the sector to achieve new heights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: Olympia Anastasopoulou on sustainable tourism by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Olympia Anastasopoulou, the Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, analyzes the Greek Tourism Ministry’s vision for sustainable tourism and responsible travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: Simos Kedikoglou on connecting tourism with the primary sector by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Simos Kedikoglou, the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, explains how beekeeping parks and fishing activities can be linked to the Greek tourism economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: Angela Gerekou on promoting Greece as an “EF ZIN” destination by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou explains how Greece can stand out as the “EF ZIN world center” by connecting the sustainable economy of hospitality with the Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: Dimitris Fragakis on Greek tourism moving towards sustainability by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis refers to the aim for Greek tourism to move on from resilience to the development and sustainability of the industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: Yiannis Retsos on SETE’s action plan for Greek tourism 2030 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos introduces a holistic and detailed National Strategy for Greek Tourism, with a 2030 outlook, carried out by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Thought leaders Op-Ed: ‘Quality in hospitality is the main priority’ – Alexandros Vassilikos by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos highlights that “quality” is the only “real shield” for the Greek tourism product in the years to come. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail