Destinations news Mylopotamos, Crete, Aiming for Tourism Development by GTP editing team 2 April 2024 by GTP editing team 2 April 2024 The Municipality of Mylopotamos on Crete is aiming to transform the area into a destination that meets the needs of modern travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AFEA Congress Launches as Independent Entity, Aims to be Growth Engine of Greece’s Events Sector by GTP editing team 2 April 2024 by GTP editing team 2 April 2024 Athens-based AFEA Travel and Congress has entered a new chapter in its long history following the company’s split into two entities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Music-themed MEDLEY Hotel Opens its Doors in Athens by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 The MEDLEY Hotel Athens has opened its doors in the center of Athens, offering guests high-quality accommodation inspired by the Greek music scene. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports See Passenger Traffic Rise by 15.7% in February to Over 2.4 Million by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 Greek airports in February saw the positive trend of the beginning of the year continue and experienced another increase in passenger traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Announces New Aviation Tourism Committee by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 Greece’s committee for Aviation Tourism has been re-established by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Port Sees Strong Revenues from Cruise, Ferry Travel in 2023 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 Cruise travel and coastal shipping activities drive Piraeus Port Authority revenues up in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Europe’s Travel Sector Welcomes Romania and Bulgaria to Schengen by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 EU travelers to Romania and Bulgaria will no longer need to go through passport checks after the two countries joined the Schengen open travel zone. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Upward Trends for Tourist Arrivals by Road, Car Rentals in Greece by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 The number of tourists arriving by road to Greece is expected to increase this year on the back of a 30.45% rise in road arrivals in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Four ‘Smart’ Greek Cities Awarded EU Mission Label by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 Four Greek cities have been awarded the EU Mission Label, which recognizes their plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skiathos Advertised to London, Paris and Berlin Commuters by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 A campaign promoting the Greek island of Skiathos is set to run in stations of London’s underground and Paris’ metro and on Berlin’s tram to attract visitors this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AirlineRatings: Emirates Wins Best Inflight Entertainment Award 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 Emirates was crowned the global winner of the “Best Inflight Entertainment Award” in the Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Luxury Hotels in Greece See Revenues Rise in H2 2023 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Revenues per room for luxury hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki rose by 25% in the second half of 2023 reflecting a strong demand for upscale travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece to Allocate More Funds for Air Traffic Management Upgrade by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Greece announced plans to increase funding for the upgrade of the country’s air traffic management systems. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Meteora-Pyli Joins UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Greece’s Meteora-Pyli has been added to UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network paving the way for a nature-centered tourism model. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Google Searches Show Santorini as One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 The Greek island of Santorini is one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world, according to recent research based on Google searches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Τουρισμός για όλους 2024: Παράταση υποβολής αιτήσεων έως τις 8 Απριλίου by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Παρατείνεται η προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων για το πρόγραμμα «Τουρισμός για όλους 2024» κατόπιν αυξημένου ενδιαφέροντος δικαιούχων. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Porto Carras to Host Pro-Am Golf Tournament in May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 The iconic Porto Carras Grand Resort in northern Greece is getting ready to offer the ultimate golf experience in Halkidiki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens City Festival: Over 250 Events Including Concerts, Parties, Walking Tours by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 This year’s city festival in Athens will kick off in May and include more than 250 events and highlight a number of landmark locations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Aldemar Resorts: Εκπαιδευτική συνεργασία με ΙΕΚ ΔΕΛΤΑ 360 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Ο Όμιλος Aldemar Resorts ανέλαβε την ανακατασκευή και προσομοίωση ενός ξενοδοχειακού δωμάτιου στις εκπαιδευτικές δομές του Ομίλου ΔΕΛΤΑ 360, σε Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη, Πάτρα και Καλαμάτα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Transactions in Greece in 2023 Reach €300m by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 Driven by Greece’s strong tourism performance, hotel transactions in 2023 reached a value of 300 million euros, the third highest growth rate in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail