Culture Greece Teams Up with Australian Committees for Return of Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni met with Australia’s national committees lobbying for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ξεκίνησαν οι πενθήμερες εκδηλώσεις ‘Bike Friendly Days’ στο Ρέθυμνο by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 Ξεκίνησαν πρόσφατα στο Ρέθυμνο οι Bike Friendly Days, ένα σύνολο αθλητικών και εκπαιδευτικών εκδηλώσεων που σκοπό έχουν να προβάλλουν το Ρέθυμνο ως πόλη φιλική για το ποδήλατο. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Sees Big Interest from Italian Market by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 The Halkidiki Tourism Organization presented the area’s tourism offerings to Italian travel professionals during the BIT 2022 expo that took place recently in Milan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO: Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism Surpasses 500 Signatories by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives WTTC Launches Major Hotel Sustainability Initiative by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Hotel Sustainability Basics, a globally recognised set of criteria that all hotels should implement as a minimum to drive responsible … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s Tourist Revenue Grows 306.2% in January-February by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 Greece’s tourism industry is indicating positive signs for 2022 with the latest figures of the Bank of Greece already showing more tourists and revenue compared to last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ForwardKeys: Flight Bookings for Travel to Europe Slightly Behind pre-Covid Levels by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 Bookings for travel this year to destinations in Europe such as Iceland, Greece, Portugal, Spain and France are just slightly behind pre-pandemic levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Destinations Enjoy Influx of Visitors for Easter Holiday by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 Tourism in Greece went well during Easter as popular destinations welcomed a huge influx of Greek and foreign visitors, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Spend €2m to Promote Chios, Lesvos, Kos, Leros and Samos by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 Five Eastern Aegean islands that have faced the brunt of the refugee crisis over the last few years, which took a toll on incoming tourism, will receive extra promotion in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries May 1 Strike in Greece to Keep Ferries Docked at Ports by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 Ferries in Greece are to remain docked at ports for 24 hours on Sunday, May 1, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) will hold a 24-hour strike to mark Labor … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Jet2 Announces Athens as New Winter Destination by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 UK tour operator Jet2 has announced that it will operate winter flights and city breaks to Athens, Greece, in November 2022 and February and March 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SKY express Increases Direct Flights to Crete for Summer 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 SKY express’ schedule for summer 2022 sees Crete’s airports welcoming more than one million travelers from domestic destinations and at least seven European countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Promotes City’s Food and Wine to Int’l Audience by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is promoting the city’s food and wine offerings through foreign media and organizations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News This is Athens City Festival: Over 100 Activities for Greeks and Visitors by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 The “This is Athens City Festival” will open in the Greek capital in May with over 100 activities focusing on culture, entertainment, gastronomy and sports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s International Cycling Tour to Start from Crete by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 The “International Cycling Tour of Hellas” event in Greece will kick off from Crete on April 27 with a total of 147 cyclists ready for five days of action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports Welcome 299.1% Rise in Int’l Arrivals for January-March by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 Greece’s airports recorded a surge in arrivals in the first quarter of the year welcoming a total of 4.49 million passengers on 56,323 flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Tourism Sector Facing Staff Shortages Ahead of Season by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 Greek hospitality professionals are expressing concern as Greece’s tourism season is beginning and more than 50,000 jobs are said to be still open. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Minister: Easter Occupancy Levels in Greece are Positive Sign for Tourism Recovery by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 Occupancy levels for the Greek Easter holiday reflect a positive rate of recovery for the tourism sector and demonstrate a keen interest in traveling to Greece, says Tourism Minister Vassilis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Cruise Travel Gave Greek Tourism a Boost in 2021 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 The cruise industry helped boost tourism to Greece in 2021 and is set to contribute to the country’s dynamic comeback this year, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) final data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC: Tourism to Reach 2019 Levels by 2023, Create 126m New Jobs by 2032 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 A bullish forecast from the WTTC shows that global Travel & Tourism GDP could reach pre-pandemic levels by 2023 and that the sector is expected to create nearly 126 million … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail