Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece on Long-haul Traveler ‘Wish List’ for Autumn, Winter Trips by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 Greece is among the leading destinations of choice for potential long-haul vacationers from the US, Canada, Russia, China and Japan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives WTTC Commends Greece for Safe, Positive Tourism Opening by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has praised Greece for successfully opening up to tourists during the Covid-19 health crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Aiming to Become the ‘Hollywood of Europe’ by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 The comparative advantages and incentives that Greece offers to foreign movie and TV producers were analyzed during a recent forum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Culture Ministry: Action Plan for Promotion of Ancient Olympia by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 An action plan for the cultural promotion of Ancient Olympia in Greece has been agreed between the Culture Ministry, the Region of Western Greece and local authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greeks Believe Climate Change a ‘Very Serious Problem’, Says Survey by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 Greeks place climate change fourth among the most serious problems in the world right now after the economy, poverty and fast-spreading disease, says a Eurobarometer survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patra Invites Residents, Visitors to Explore its Best by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 The Municipality of Patra is inviting residents and visitors to explore some of the Greek city’s landmark sites through a new online platform and mobile app. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Jet2 to Increase Weekly Flights to Northern Greece in 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 UK leisure travel group Jet2 in 2022 it will increase its weekly direct flights from England to Thessaloniki’s Makedonia International Airport in Northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Announces Return to Year-round Cruising by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 Celestyal Cruises will return to year-round cruising to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean as of March 14, 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives DiscoverEU: Commission to Give 60,000 Free Travel Rail Passes to Young Europeans by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 The Commission will provide free travel rail passes to 60,000 young Europeans aged from 18 to 20 years, as part of the DiscoverEU initiative. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
GR Adv. - Προϊόντα & υπηρεσίες για τον Τουριστικό Πράκτορα Η TBO Holidays αναπτύσσεται στην τουριστική αγορά Ελλάδας και Κύπρου by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 by GTP editing team 11 October 2021 Η TBO Holidays αναπτύσσει τις δραστηριότητές της στην ελληνική και κυπριακή αγορά δίνοντας την ευκαιρία στις τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις να αναπτύξουν τα κανάλια κρατήσεών τους. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Greece Aiming to Launch 2022 Tourism Season on April 1 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 The official start of the summer 2022 tourist season in Greece will be April 1, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Keeps Covid-19 Air Travel Rules Unchanged by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 The Covid-19 rules that international travelers must follow to enter Greece have been extended, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Tells Members to Open Borders to Travelers from Bahrain and United Arab Emirates by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 The European Council has added Bahrain and United Arab Emirates to its updated ‘safe list’ of countries for which restrictions should be lifted for travel into the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Posts Weak Jan-July 2021 Tourism Revenue by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 Greece’s tourism revenue was down by 62.9% in the first seven months of 2021 compared to the pre-Covid-19 period in 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Travel & Tourism Bodies Welcome UK Decision to Remove 47 Countries from ‘Red List’ by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 Global travel and tourism bodies have welcomed the UK government’s decision to narrow down its “red list” of countries based on Covid-19 risk. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Condé Nast Traveler Readers Place 7 Greek Islands Among Europe’s Best by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards have included seven Greek islands among Europe’s best for 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Germany Returns Two Stolen Greek Orthodox Icons by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 Two 18th-century Greek Orthodox icons that had been stolen in 2007 from a monastery outside Ioannina were returned to Greece by German authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Amphipolis Tomb to Be Accessible to People with Disabilities by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has approved plans for the addition of special routes at the Kasta tomb in Amphipolis for visitors with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens’ 5th Int’l Hospitality Forum to Focus on post-Covid-19 Travel Trends by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 The main trends that will define travel in the post-Covid-19 era will be analyzed during the 5th International Hospitality Forum that will take place in Athens in November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Larissa Ready to Host ‘Major Cities of Europe’ Conference, Oct 13-15 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 by GTP editing team 8 October 2021 The Greek city of Larissa is ready to host the ‘Major Cities of Europe’ online conference, scheduled to take place during October 13-15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail