Surveys, Trends & Stats IOBE: Germany Tops Greek Tourism Income in 2023 with 17.3% by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 Germany led the rankings for Greece’s tourism receipts in 2023, contributing 17.3% of the total income. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos: Expert Study Aims to Give Iconic Shipwreck Beach a Second Chance by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 A new study by the Technical University of Athens aims to preserve Navagio Beach on the island of Zakynthos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Explora I Cruise Ship to Call to 21 Greek Ports in 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 EXPLORA I will call to 21 Greek ports in 2024, with many of the journeys offering convenient embarkation and disembarkation in Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Moldova Agree to Reciprocally Recognize Driver’s Licenses by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 Greece and Moldova have agreed to mutually recognize each other’s driver’s licenses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Municipality Revamps Playground Under the Acropolis by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 The playground in Ragava Olive Grove, at the foot of the Acropolis, recently opened its gates to Athenians and visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Greek Legends’ Against UEFA All Stars in Friendly Game Before Euro 2024 in Essen by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 The Greek National Tourist Organization (GNTO) is sponsoring the anniversary football match between Greek Legends 2004 and UEFA All Stars on July 11 in Essen. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Crete’s La Mer Resort Receives Blue Flag Eco-label for 6th Year by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 The beach in front of the 5-star La Mer Resort & Spa on Crete has been awarded the Blue Flag eco-label for the purity of its waters. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality In Memory of Yiannis Sbokos, Founder of Phāea Resorts by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 Yiannis Sbokos, the founder of Greek hospitality group Phāea, passed away on July 1 at the age of 75. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Απόφοιτοι των ΑΣΤΕ μπορούν να καταταχθούν σε τμήματα ΑΕΙ με τουριστικές σπουδές by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 Στόχος η περαιτέρω ενίσχυση της δημόσιας εκπαίδευσης και αναβάθμισης του τουρισμού. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fires Break Out on Greek Islands Kos, Chios, and Crete by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 by GTP editing team 2 July 2024 Firefighters battled throughout the night on three fronts as fires erupted on the islands of Kos, Chios, and in Heraklion, Crete, on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Bill Targets Sector Challenges, Says Minister by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 A new bill in the Greek tourism sector aims to address issues hindering Greece’s tourism development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Arrivals to Greece via Road Increase by 13.3% in January-May by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 International arrivals to Greece via road increased in the first five months of the year by 13.3%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Number of Greece’s ‘Untrodden’ Beaches Rises to 238 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 With the addition of another 40, Greece now boasts 238 beaches described as “untrodden” and protected by the Natura 2000 scheme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism and Citizen Protection Ministries Prioritize Tourist Safety and Traffic Issues by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 The safety of tourists and traffic controls in Athens and other popular tourism destinations were the subjects of discussion between the Greek ministers of Tourism and Citizen Protection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Not Suffering from Overtourism, But Limits Are Necessary, Says Hoteliers’ President by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 Santorini Hoteliers Association President Antonis Pagonis asks for new infrastructure and better logistics to deal with the “overcrowding” of the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Partnership Aims to Improve Greek Public Real Estate Utilization by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 A Memorandum of Cooperation brings together the Hellenic Public Properties Company with the Hellenic Asset Development Fund in a joint effort for the utilization of Greek public real estate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Louis Hotels: 5-star King Jason Zante Opens its Doors on Zakynthos by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 The adults-only King Jason Zante hotel on Zakynthos offers guests a holiday amidst lush green olive groves overlooking Tsilivi Bay. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Le Cercle Garden Bar: New Summer Hotspot Opens in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 by GTP editing team 1 July 2024 The Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki’s new ‘Le Cercle Garden’ bar is the latest summer hotspot with upbeat music and premium drinks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens-Attica Hotels Occupancy Levels at 72.3% in January-May by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 72.3% in the first five months of the year up from 68.9% in the same period a year ago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Ministry to Upgrade Marketing Strategy to Promote Greece by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to utilize all funding opportunities to upgrade its promotional strategy with the use of new technologies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail