Destinations news Greece’s Cycling Tour 2024 to Start in Thessaloniki, Finish in Athens by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 The “DEI International Cycling Tour of Greece” event for the first time will start from Thessaloniki and end in Athens, “uniting” the two major urban centers of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024 Open for Entries by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 The WSTHA invites individuals and organisations making an impactful contribution in sustainable travel and tourism to enter its 2024 inaugural program for free. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel US Ambassador Says Increasing Flights from US to Greece a Priority by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 US Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis said upgrading infrastructure was key to increasing air connectivity and attracting cruise travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Costa Navarino to Welcome ABTA’s 2024 Travel Convention in October by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 ABTA, a trade association for British travel agents, will once again hold its travel convention, the UK travel industry’s forward-looking event, at Costa Navarino in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Takes More Steps to Ensure Fair Play on Hospitality Market by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 Greece’s tourism minister said legislative revisions to the short-term rental market will create a framework that ensures fair play in the hospitality sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Selected as Host City of IAPCO General Assembly in 2026 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 Over 150 leading professionals of the international conference market will be in Athens, Greece, in February 2026. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news East Med Yacht Show 2024: Poros Port to Host 120 boats on Display by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 by GTP editing team 15 March 2024 Greece’s annual East Med Yacht Show on Poros will see 120 boats on display this year and expects thousands of attendees throughout April 25-28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marketing Greece Promotes Responsible Travel Through Experiential Videos by Asimina Doumani 14 March 2024 by Asimina Doumani 14 March 2024 Marketing Greece’s latest campaign featured experiential videos promoting responsible travel and lesser-known Greek destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Global Cruise Leaders Call for Increase in Production, Supply of Sustainable Marine Fuels by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 As investments in ship technology continue, the availability of sustainable marine fuels at scale is the “missing piece in the puzzle”, says CLIA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aldemar’s Olympian Village is Greece’s Leading Family Resort for 2024 by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 The Olympian Village of Aldemar Resorts won the title of Greece’s Leading Family Resort 2024 at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) in Berlin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Singapore Airlines Group Receives Two Honors at ATW 2024 Awards by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has won two accolades at Air Transport World magazine’s prestigious annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards (ATW). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Praises Lanthimos for ‘Poor Things’ Four-Oscar Win by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 Greece commends Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos for ‘Poor Things’ four-Oscar win. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Sees Four Wins at 4th Annual World MICE Awards by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 Two hotels, one destination management company and one exhibition center in Greece were honored at the annual World MICE Awards ceremony in Berlin that celebrates the finest MICE brands from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Lesvos: Summer 2024 Mytilini Music Festival Announced by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 Mytilini’s first international music festival will aim to boost Lesvos’ development; normalize relations with Türkiye; and integrate immigrants through culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greek Hoteliers Promote Greece’s Mainland at ITB Berlin 2024 Expo by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Greek hoteliers promoted Greece’s mainland destinations at ITB Berlin 2024 as part of efforts to introduce lesser-known spots to visit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2024: AI Emerging as Prominent Player in Maritime Industry by Nikos Krinis 11 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 11 March 2024 The Posidonia 2024 shipping trade show in Athens is seeing a significant rise in demand for exhibition space from advanced technology and innovation companies providing services to the industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Qatar Airways Introduces World’s First AI Digital Human Cabin Crew at ITB Berlin by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Qatar Airways broke new ground at the recent ITB Berlin 2024 trade show with the launch of its holographic virtual cabin crew, Sama 2.0. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greece, Saudi Arabia Agree to Renew Tourism Agreement by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 Greece and Saudi Arabia have agreed to renew their commitment to collaborate on activities related to tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail