COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece’s Duty Free Shops See Increase in May 2022 Turnover by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 Greece’s welcoming of passenger traffic from major international markets boosted the turnover of its Duty Free shops in May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives GNTO Promotes Greece on Global Booking Platforms by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 Greece has included online platforms Expedia and Booking in its marketing drive to promote its destinations to the international travel market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Transat Connects Athens with Direct Flights to and from Canada by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 Air Transat, Canada’s leisure carrier, has restarted its seasonal service to Athens from both Montreal and Toronto airports until October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kalamata Beaches Become Accessible to All by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 Aiming to make its beaches accessible to all, the Kalamata Municipality is installing special SEATRAC mobility ramps for people with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greek Transport Ministry Launches Campaign to Encourage Bicycle Usage by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 The Greek Transport Ministry has launched an information campaign to promote the use of bicycles in Athens and their transportation on means of public transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Hosting Variety of Sailing Competitions in 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 Greece this year is hosting a variety of sailing races that visitors can watch or participate in! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ENG Adv. - Hotels: The Best Places to Stay in Greece Authentic Hospitality Experience on Kimolos Island with Aria Hotels by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 by GTP editing team 7 June 2022 Aria Hotels’ hospitality properties on the Greek island of Kimolos are the perfect choice for travelers seeking for authentic experiences in the Aegean Sea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Posidonia Shipping Exhibition Welcomes Global Maritime Community Back to Athens by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Posidonia 2022, the world’s most prestigious biennial shipping event, on June 6 welcomed the global maritime community back to Athens, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news European Environment Agency: Greece Among Top Destinations for Swimming by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Greece is among the top 3 countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, says the recent European Bathing Water Quality report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece to Bolster Consular Services to Meet Travel Demand from India by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Greece is moving ahead with the immediate reinforcement of its consular services in India to meet the increase in visa applications for travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives UNWTO: Tourism to Mediterranean Destinations Recovering Fast by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Mediterranean destinations are showing the fastest rates of tourism recovery having recouped nearly 75% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels in terms of arrivals, says the UNWTO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Thessaloniki Welcomes 250% Rise in Cruise Arrivals by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Τhe Thessaloniki Port Authority has revised upwards its figures from an expected 180% increase in cruise ship arrivals to a 250% rise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Hopes ‘Fagan Fragment’ Return to Pave Way for Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Europa Boosts Seat Capacity on Athens-Madrid Summer Route by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Air Europa this summer will be offering more than 28,000 seats on the Athens-Madrid route, exceeding pre-pandemic capacity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Deloitte Survey: Americans Are Getting Back to Getaways by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Unhindered by news about Covid-19 variants or by rising airfares and hotel rates, 46% of Americans are planning their next getaway, says Deloitte’s latest survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens City Festival Attracted Over 50,000 Visitors by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Over 50,000 Athenians and visitors took part in more than 100 events organized in various locations around the Greek capital in May, as part of the This is Athens City … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Οι νέοι στο επίκεντρο του YES to Shipping Forum 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Η διοργάνωση του ΥΕS to Shipping Forum 2022 θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 10 Ιουνίου και είναι αφιερωμένη στους νέους. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Tourism Investments in Greece Reveal Unknown Destinations by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 Greece is shifting its tourism strategy to showcase lesser-known destinations and attract foreign investments, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Acts on Climate Change with Astypalea Project by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 Greece is taking revolutionary steps to address climate change, incorporating all the tools technology has provided to lead the way, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece’s Iconic Corinth Canal to Re-open in July by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 One of the country’s most-visited sites, the Corinth Canal will be re-opening in July, entering a new era with the parallel launch of a portal and e-commerce services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail