Air Travel Karpathos Airport Enhances Facilities to Meet Rising Tourist Demand by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 The airport on the Greek island of Karpathos is currently undergoing a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing its facilities and operations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Smart Cities’ Initiative to Uplift 52 Municipalities in Greece by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 The Digital Transformation Program of Local Authorities in Greece will fund Smart Cities projects in 52 municipalities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards More Than 20 Greek Beaches Lose Coveted Blue Flag Status by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 Over 20 beaches in Greece that had received the quality “Blue Flag” award in late May were taken off the 2024 list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Pearl Island: Chios’ First 5-star Hotel Opens its Doors by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 Pearl Island, the first luxury hotel on Chios in the North Aegean, has opened its doors, inviting guests to experience authentic Greek hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Central Macedonia Unveils Signature Products at New York’s Summer Fancy Food Show by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 The Region of Central Macedonia showcased its flagship products at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, aiming to increase exports to the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Peloponnese Region Announces Campaign to Showcase PGI Wines Abroad by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 The Region of Peloponnese is inviting wine producers to participate in a new campaign designed to promote “Protected Geographical Indication” (PGI) wines to major international markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Revenue Rises in January-May Despite Drop in Per Capita Spending by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek tourism revenue saw a year-over-year increase in January-May despite a drop in per capita spending. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Passport Ranks 6th Among the World’s Most Powerful by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The July report of the Henley Passport Index shows the Greek passport ranking as the 6th most powerful in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Authorities Impose €800,000 in Fines for Beach Violations by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek authorities conducted on-site inspections of over 150 public beaches and issued fines to businesses illegally occupying space. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Economy Ministry Announces Upgrades at Souda and Stylida Ports by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The port upgrade projects in Souda, Crete, and Stylida, Central Greece, are set to be financed through the Resilience and Recovery Fund. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Western Greece Announces Film Office Plans to Attract Audiovisual Projects by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The Region of Western Greece has announced plans to establish a film office to position itself as a global destination for audiovisual productions, with support from the Athens Film Office. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes, Crete Top Picks for Last-minute Sunny Escapes, Says ABTA by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Rhodes and Crete are among the destinations ABTA recommends for British travelers seeking sunny holiday spots. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lonely Planet Unveils 14 ‘Must-visit’ Beaches in Greece by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Lonely Planet’s pick of the best beaches in Greece, include spots “well suited to younger swimmers”, popular locations “with a bit of a buzz” and secluded coves “to escape the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Sparti Archaeological Museum Secures National Funding by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek authorities have allocated some 32.7 million euros for the construction of a new archaeological museum in Sparti in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Antirrio Fortress to Undergo Major Accessibility Upgrades to Welcome All Visitors by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The Antirrio Fortress in western Greece will undergo comprehensive upgrades to improve accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges and visual impairments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Zeus International Named Greek Business Champion by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The Zeus International City Seasons Hotels SA was honored as a “Greek Business Champion” at this year’s “Protagonists of the Greek Economy” awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek 7ο Olympic Day Run Greece: Οι εγγραφές άνοιξαν! by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Το 7ο Olympic Day Run Greece θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην Θεσσαλονίκη στις 29 Σεπτεμβρίου φιλοξενώντας ένα ανανεωμένο δρομικό πρόγραμμα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Almost 7 Million Tourists in January-May by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Arrivals of international travelers to Greece during January-May increased by 20.6% compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Thermal Tourism Can Tackle Greece’s Seasonality, Says Minister by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Thermal tourism, as a special form of Greek tourism, can significantly contribute to combating Greece’s seasonality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Air Passenger Rights: European Commission Revises Guidelines by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 The European Commission has released new guidelines for more clarity on EU air passenger rights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail