2023 Year in Review

GTP Headlines takes a look back at what happened in 2023, an eventful year that saw Greek tourism recovering from the impact of the pandemic despite natural disasters, inflation and …

Passenger traffic at all Greek airports during the first 11 months of the year recorded an all-time record, with an increase of 9.6% compared to 2022.

British weekly The Economist has named Greece ‘Country of the Year’ for 2023 for its resilience.

Greek authorities plan to launch a new round of privatizations of 22 smaller regional airports in the summer of 2024.

Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules.

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Global tourism levels managed to come close to pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023, with full recovery expected in 2024.

CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub.

A total of 53,229 job positions in Greek hotels remained unfilled this year, according to data from a study by ITEP.

Funds amounting to 387 million euros from Greece’s recovery fund are available for projects to improve the country’s tourism sector.

All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens.

One by one international airlines are cancelling their flights to and from Israel’s international airport near Tel Aviv after Hamas attacks.  

Greece is winning over more investors and attracting foreign direct investments (FDI), according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey.

Greece’s Environment Ministry approved environmental terms for improvements at Piraeus Port.

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.

The European Commission will mobilize all available EU resources to support Greece after the disasters caused by Storm Daniel.

Demand for a Greek golden visa increased right before the cost for property in some areas doubled.

Greece’s coastal shipping fleet is getting old and companies are now faced with one of the greatest challenges: renewal.

Protests over shoreline use violations, which have seen thousands of umbrellas and seaside bars cover Greek beaches, are increasing.

The Greek Transport Ministry released 18.3 million euros to bus and ferry services providers to ensure affordable transport.