Destinations news Study Explores How Russia-Ukraine War will Affect Tourism on Crete by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 With Crete currently counting zero bookings from Russia and Ukraine, a study explores how the war between the two countries is expected to affect the Greek island’s tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Brown Hotels Opens its First 5-star Resort in Greece by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 Brown Hotels is getting ready to open the Isla Brown Corinthia, its first five-star resort in Greece, located in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Europa Opens Summer Flights to Athens from Madrid by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 Spanish airline Air Europa in June will resume its direct services between Athens and Madrid for the 2022 summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ETC Extends Complimentary Membership to Ukraine’s Tourism Agency by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 The European Travel Commission (ETC) has invited Ukraine’s agency for tourism development to join the organisation with a complimentary three-year membership. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
GR Adv. - Προϊόντα & υπηρεσίες για τον Ξενοδόχο Συνεργασία της RevitUp.direct με την Upstay προς όφελος των ξενοδόχων by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 Με τη σύσταση της εφαρμογής της Upstay στο δίκτυο συνεργαζόμενων ξενοδοχείων της RevitUp.direct εγκαινιάζεται η μεταξύ τους συνεργασία. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Hellenic Initiative Launches ‘Plant a Tree in Greece’ Campaign by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 The Hellenic Initiative has launched the “Plant a Tree in Greece” campaign, which aims to contribute to the reforestation of land and restore the livelihoods destroyed in the wildfires of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Drops Face Mask Rule for Indoor Spaces Starting June 1 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 The requirement to wear a mask in indoor public places in Greece will be lifted on June 1. However, masks will remain required in specified settings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism, F&B Sectors Creating Jobs in Greece by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 Greece’s resilient tourism sector is supporting job creation with the balance of employment in April marking a 20-year record, according to the Greek labor ministry’s Ergani employment system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurocontrol Sees Upward Air Traffic Dynamic for Greece by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 Greece is set to make a strong comeback as a post-Covid-19 international tourist destination, according to data released by aviation experts Eurocontrol. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourist Arrivals to South Aegean Region Closer to Pre-Covid 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 Tourist arrivals to the South Aegean Region, which includes such popular islands as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and Karpathos, surpassed pre-Covid-19 levels in the period to April 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Religious Tourism: Thessaly Region to Create ‘Routes of Faith’ by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 The Thessaly Region has launched “Routes of Faith”, an ambitious tourism project that aims to connect two of Greece’s most significant religious destinations: Meteora and Mount Athos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Museum of Contemporary Art Opens in Serres, Northern Greece by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 The Greek city of Serres in Northern Greece recently welcomed the opening of the new Museum of Contemporary Art – Konstantinos Xenakis Gallery. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO Launches Digital Futures Programme for Tourism SMEs by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Αυλαία για το 14ο Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κινηματογράφου Λάρισας by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 Με την προβολή συνολικά 103 ταινιών ολοκληρώθηκε το 14ο Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κινηματογράφου Λάρισας, που είχε ως κύριο θέμα την Προστασία του Περιβάλλοντος από την Κλιματική Αλλαγή. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Scandinavian Travelers Choose Greece this Summer, Says Swedish Ambassador by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 Thousands of travelers from Scandinavian countries will be visiting Greece this summer for their holidays, according to Sweden’s Ambassador to Greece, Johan Borgstam. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Blue Flag: Greece 2nd in the World for its Clean Beaches by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 Greece is second in the world on the 2022 Blue Flag quality award list with 581 beaches, 15 marinas and 6 recreational boats receiving the prestigious eco-label. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Crete, Zakynthos and Kos are Favorites for Dutch, Belgian Travelers in Summer 2022 by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 Crete, Zakynthos and Kos are the favorite islands of Dutch and Belgian travelers for the summer of 2022, a survey by Griekenland.net reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Heraklion Breaks Guinness World Record With Biggest Traditional Cretan Sweet by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 The town of Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete has claimed its spot in the Guinness World Records for the largest traditional “kalitsouni” mosaic in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lipsi Municipality Says No to Sunbeds on Island’s Beaches by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 The Municipality of Lipsi is saying “no” to sunbeds on the island’s beaches and is encouraging travelers to enjoy eco-conscious summer holidays this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens National Garden Refurbishment is Underway by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 by GTP editing team 17 May 2022 The Municipality of Athens has completed the first phase of a refurbishment project that aims to upgrade the National Garden, one of the Greek capital’s landmark sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail