Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Initiate Mediterranean Region Cooperation in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Greece will aim to bring together Mediterranean countries for cooperation in tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias informed his Israeli counterpart Yoel Razvozov in Tel Aviv. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Updates Covid Pass Rules for Traveling Kids by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 The European Commission has updated a set of rules for traveling children as part of the EU Digital Covid Certificate system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and Bangladesh Sign Bilateral Agreement to Boost Cooperation in Culture by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Greece and Bangladesh have agreed to boost cooperation in the fields of culture and education. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Explores Blockchain Technology for Tourism Safety by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Blockchain technology can ensure safety and transparency in tourism, according to Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Marriott’s Playful Hotel Brand ‘Moxy’ Opens in Athens by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Marriott International’s playful ‘Moxy’ hotel brand has entered the Athens hospitality market with the opening of Moxy Athens City in the center of the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Wizz Air: New Summer Services from London Gatwick to Chania and Mykonos by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Wizz Air has included the Greek destinations of Mykonos and Chania to its 2022 summer schedule from London’s Gatwick Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Les Roches Αppoints Carlos Díez de la Lastra as New CEO by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Carlos Díez de la Lastra, considered one of the 150 most influential tourism professionals in Spain, is the new CEO of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens Epidaurus Festival Announces Program for 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 The Athens Epidaurus Festival has unveiled its summer 2022 events program that will feature some 70 productions and 2,000 performers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
GR Adv. - Προϊόντα & υπηρεσίες για τον Ξενοδόχο The Hotels Network: 10 δείκτες απόδοσης πωλήσεων που κάθε ξενοδόχος πρέπει να γνωρίζει by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Η The Hotels Network κυκλοφόρησε έναν οδηγό με 10 κύριους δείκτες απόδοσης πωλήσεων (Direct Channel KPIs) που κάθε ξενοδόχος πρέπει να γνωρίζει. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Lays Out Plan for Winter Tourism Development by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 The Greek government, recognizing the enormous potential of winter tourism, has plans for its further development, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Ready to Assess €8bn in Foreign Direct Investments by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 Eight billion euros in foreign direct investments (FDIs) in Greece are under assessment as part of the government’s drive to attract strategic investments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions IMTM 2022: Greece Sees Strong Tourism, Investment Interest from Israel by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 Greece is seeing a strong tourism and investment interest from the Israeli market, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said while at the IMTM 2022 trade show in Tel Aviv. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality EU’s New Digital Market Act to Protect Hotels from ‘Gatekeepers’ by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 EU lawmakers have adopted the Digital Markets Act, which among other things will aim to protect hotels from large platforms that exercise disproportionate power towards their business users and consumers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Commission Urges EU States to Terminate ‘Golden Passport’ Schemes by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 The European Commission is calling on EU states to take immediate action on golden visa schemes as these “threaten security and facilitate corruption” particularly in view of the Russia-Ukraine war. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy GNTO: Travelers from Serbia are Eyeing Greece for Vacations in 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 Serbian travelers are looking towards Greece to spend their summer vacations this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki: Behind-the-scenes Photos from ‘The Bricklayer’ Film by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 Greece’s northern port city of Thessaloniki these days is the filming location of “The Bricklayer”, a new Hollywood production starring Aaron Eckhart. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crete’s Archontiki City Hotel Ready to Open for Summer by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 The Archontiki City Hotel in Chania on the Greek island of Crete will open its doors for the summer season on April 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news UNWTO Invites Applications for Best Tourism Villages 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative is returning for a second year aiming to establish itself as the world’s leading network focused on tourism for rural development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s First Travel Receipts of the Year Up by 309.8% by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 Travel receipts in Greece increased by 309.8% in the first month of the year generated by a 256.7% rise in inbound traveler flows, according to data released by the Bank … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Expects Strong Tourist Flows from France, 3 Million Airline Seats Available for 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry expects strong tourist flows from France, considering that for 2022 there are more than 3 million available airline seats to Greece from the French market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail