Company updates Grimaldi Group Acquires Majority Stake in Heraklion Port Authority by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 Grimaldi Euromed SpA and Minoan Lines SA awarded 67 percent majority stake in Crete’s Heraklion Port Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Qatar Airways Celebrates 5 Years of Flights to Mykonos Airport by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 Qatar Airways in 2023 celebrates five years of flights between Doha and Mykonos, contributing to the success of the popular Greek island as a summer destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Greece Tourism Prospect Strong but More Needs to be Done by Maria Paravantes 12 June 2023 by Maria Paravantes 12 June 2023 Greece is among the world’s top 5 tourism brands but more needs to be done for the country to maintain its strong standing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news United Kingdom to Start Charging Travelers Under ETA Scheme by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 Travelers to the UK will soon be required to pay an entry fee under the new Electronic Travel Authorization scheme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news LGBTQ+ Travelers More Concerned About Safety, Says Survey by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 LGBTQ+ travelers continue to face heightened safety concerns, leading to avoidance of affection and privacy control, according to a WayAway survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum Launches New App for Digital Tours by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 The Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum has launched the “Museum on the Go” app, revolutionizing visitor engagement with ancient history and artifacts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NBA Basketball School Officially Opens at Costa Navarino in Greece by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 The NBA Basketball School officially launched at Costa Navarino in Messinia with a special event, featuring NBA legend, Joakim Noah. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sports Tourism: Jet Ski Racing Event Opens in Kymi, Evia by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 Kymi, a city on the Greek island of Evia, these days will be hosting the Akropolis Jet Raid, a sports event featuring jet ski races and endurance challenges. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Dodona Oracle Tablets Inscribed on UNESCO Memory of the World Register by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 The lead tablets of Dodona, a unique artifact of the ancient Greek world, have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of World Register, an initiative that showcases the most significant documents … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ikos Resorts Enters Mallorca with New ‘Porto Petro’ Hotel by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 Ikos Resorts has opened its second resort in Spain that includes coastal views, gourmet dining and unique Mediterranean experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Royal Caribbean Testing Biofuel Blends on Two Cruise Ships by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 Royal Caribbean Group this summer will set a new industry milestone in alternative fuel use when two of its ships set sail in Europe using sustainable biofuel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kea Island Enters Sports Tourism Scene with New Beach Games Event by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 The Greek island of Kea will shine as a new entrant in the sports tourism scene this summer with the Kea Beach Games multi-sport event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI: Greek Airports Among Europe’s Best-performing in April by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 Greek airports are among Europe’s best-performing with passenger traffic on the rise and surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece on List of Top 20 Gay-friendly Travel Destinations for 2023 by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 Greece ranks among the Top 20 Gay-friendly Travel Destinations for 2023, according to a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Interim Tourism Minister Meets with Officials Ahead of Summer Season by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta met with counterparts to discuss ongoing matters ahead of the official launch of the tourist season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Jet2 Teams Up with Greek Local Gov’t to Promote Skiathos Island by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 Aiming to boost UK tourist arrivals to Skiathos, the island’s municipal authority has teamed up with Jet2 for the launch of a new campaign. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cruising the Saronic Gulf Islands with Meandros Tours by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 Meandros Tours once again has set sail in and is offering visitors in Greece the chance to discover the beauty of the Saronic Gulf islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Vathi Hotel: Where Modern Elegance Meets Tradition in Gythio by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 by GTP editing team 8 June 2023 Experience elegance in a traditional setting at the four-star Vathi Hotel in Gythio that includes a stunning beach, spacious apartments and top-notch amenities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Arrivals by Air and Road to Greece Reach 4.4 Million in First Four Months by GTP editing team 7 June 2023 by GTP editing team 7 June 2023 Greece welcomed 4.4 million arrivals by air and road during the January-April 2023 four-month period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news More Irish Travelers Adding Greece to Wish Lists by GTP editing team 7 June 2023 by GTP editing team 7 June 2023 More travelers from Ireland are thinking about holidaying in Greece this year, according to the country’s Central Statistics Office (CSO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail