Surveys, Trends & Stats Airbnb: Athens Ranks Among Europe’s Top 10 for December Holidays by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Athens is among the European cities with the highest demand for short-term rentals during the upcoming holiday season, according to data by AirDNA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Enterprise Greece Sees High Investment Interest in Greek Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Greece has regained a top position among investor preferences, according to Enterprise Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Marinas Need Upgrades and Less Bureaucracy, Say Industry Experts by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Key issues surrounding Greece’s marinas were highlighted at the Prodexpo real estate conference. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Seamen Extend Strike – No Ferry Services on October 24 and 25 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Ferries will stay docked at ports across Greece during October 24-25 due to a new 48-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel MEPs Approve New Rules for More Efficient and Greener EU Airspace by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 MEPs have paved the way for improved management of European airspace, enabling more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Holistic Approach to Greece’s Tourism Development Needed by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Greece requires a technocratic approach to tourism, involving the private sector and fostering synergies across all levels of government, as this is crucial for long-term sustainability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister: Bridging Northern Greece and the Western Balkans Through Port Connectivity by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 The interconnectivity of ports in Northern Greece with the Western Balkans to create “an even bigger common market” is a priority for the Greek Maritime Affairs Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Prepares to Welcome New Metro on November 30 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation has confirmed that the Thessaloniki Metro will begin operations as planned on November 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel Hosts Best Reisen’s 2024 Conference, a Major German Tourism Event by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Grecotel welcomed 600 international tourism professionals to Kyllini for the annual conference of Best Reisen, a leading travel group in Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TTG Travel Experience: Halkidiki Comes Closer to Italy’s Tourism Market by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 The Region of Central Macedonia showcased Halkidiki’s tourism offerings to the Italians at the 2024 TTG Travel Experience in Rimini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece to Collect €830 Million in Tax Revenue from Short-term Rentals in 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 Tax revenue from short-term rentals in Greece has seen a dramatic rise in recent years, according to AADE’s head, Giorgos Pitsilis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb: Short-term Rentals Not to Blame for Greece’s Housing Crisis by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 The short-term rental market is not responsible for Greece’s housing crisis, according to Airbnb’s Valentina Reino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats New Report Reveals How Tourism Can Better Serve Communities by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 A new report by the Travel Foundation identifies 40 actions that can bring more equitable benefits to tourism destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Adriatic Ports: Passenger Movements Expected to Exceed 37 Million in 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 Passenger movements – embarking, disembarking, and transit – at Adriatic ports are projected to surpass 37 million this year, according to a report by Risposte Turismo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Asia’s Connectivity Rebound: China and Japan Expand International Seat Availability by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 Mabrian has analyzed the top 10 countries for international air connectivity in 2024, highlighting a significant recovery in outbound air seat availability in two major Asian hubs: China and Japan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel airBaltic Adds Mykonos-Riga Route to Summer 2025 Schedule by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 Latvian airline airBaltic has added the Greek island of Mykonos to its summer 2025 schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility GSTC: New Greece Working Group to Advance Sustainable Tourism Practices by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 GSTC has formed a new working group in Greece, which will focus on advancing sustainable tourism practices in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Hoteliers Donate Ambulance to Support Island’s Medical Services by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 The Santorini Hoteliers Association has donated an ambulance to the National Emergency Care Center (EKAV) on the Greek island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurostat: Crete and South Aegean Among EU Regions with Most Foreign Tourists by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 Greece’s South Aegean and Crete are among the EU’s top 10 regions with the highest number of overnight stays by foreign tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Municipality of Zakynthos to Take Over Management of Iconic Shipwreck Beach by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 The management of Zakynthos’ famed Shipwreck Beach (Navagio) will be handed over to the municipality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail