Northern Greece Road Tourism Arrivals to Greece Up in June, Reaching 1.5 Million by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 Arrivals to Greece via road reached nearly 1.5 million this June, with visitors from the Balkans and Turkey heading to the northern part of the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ACI Europe: Air Traffic Finally Above Pre-pandemic Levels in First Half of 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 A full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic for the airport industry was confirmed by the latest air traffic report released by ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Hotel and F&B Sectors Among Most in Need of Employees, Says Survey by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Hotels and Food & Beverage (F&B) establishments are among the sectors experiencing the most significant staffing shortages in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: 70% of Greeks to Spend Holidays in Greece this Year by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Seven out of 10 Greeks will spend their holidays in Greece this year, according to a travel report for 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Leads Europe in Tourist Spending Increase for Q2 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Greece recorded a substantial 25% increase in travel expenditure by foreign travelers during the second quarter of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Problem is Not Overtourism, Says Hoteliers Chief by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Yiannis Hatzis has dismissed claims that Greece is experiencing overtourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Travel Demand to Greece from Paris Increases During Olympic Games Weeks by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 The surge in visitors to Paris for the Olympic Games is spurring travel demand to international destinations, including Greece, according to data from Mabrian Technologies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens-Attica Hotels Achieve 75.5% Occupancy Rate in First Half of Year by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 The average occupancy rate for hotels in Athens and Attica reached 75.5% during January-June, up 3.5% from last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Adriatic Sea Report: Igoumenitsa and Corfu Ports See Maritime Tourism Rise in 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 The ports of Igoumenitsa and Corfu in 2023 saw increases in passenger traffic in distinct maritime tourism segments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Study: Athens Among World’s Most Sustainable Cities by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 Athens ranked as the 51st most sustainable city in the world, according to data from the design and consulting firm Arcadis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Airbnb Accommodation Demand Jumps 22% in June by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 Demand for Airbnb-style accommodation rentals in Greece increased by 22% in June, surpassing the European average, according to AirDNA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Online Reputation Stays Strong in April-June by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 From April to June, Greece received top online ratings from foreign tourists, surpassing the European average. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ELSTAT: Greeks Boost Domestic Travel and Expenditure in 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 Residents of Greece in 2023 went on more trips and spent more money, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Revenue Rises in January-May Despite Drop in Per Capita Spending by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek tourism revenue saw a year-over-year increase in January-May despite a drop in per capita spending. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Passport Ranks 6th Among the World’s Most Powerful by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The July report of the Henley Passport Index shows the Greek passport ranking as the 6th most powerful in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lonely Planet Unveils 14 ‘Must-visit’ Beaches in Greece by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Lonely Planet’s pick of the best beaches in Greece, include spots “well suited to younger swimmers”, popular locations “with a bit of a buzz” and secluded coves “to escape the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Almost 7 Million Tourists in January-May by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Arrivals of international travelers to Greece during January-May increased by 20.6% compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Air Passenger Rights: European Commission Revises Guidelines by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 The European Commission has released new guidelines for more clarity on EU air passenger rights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats GBTA: Global Business Travel Spending to Surpass $2 Trillion by 2028 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028 according to the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands Among Top 10 Best-value Destinations in Europe for Families by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 Greek islands are among the top 10 least expensive destinations for British travelers this summer, according to the Post Office Family Holiday Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail