Destinations news Refugee-hit Lesvos Aiming to Recover Tourism Flows by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 Tourism professionals from Lesvos are expressing hope that 2018 will see visitor flows recover following the consequences of the refugee crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Acropolis, National Archaeological Museum Draw in the Crowds by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 The Acropolis, its museum and the National Archaeological Museum in Athens are among the most visited sites in Greece, recent data showed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news More Foreign Visitors at Thessaloniki Hotels in 2017 by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 Foreign visitors outnumbered domestic travelers choosing to stay at hotels in the northern port city of Thessaloniki in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Kuwait Visa Applications for Travel to Greece Rise 60% in 2017 by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 Applications for tourist visas for travel from Kuwait to Greece increased by 60 percent in 2017, according to the Greek Ambassador in Kuwait, Andreas Papadakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece Expects 15% Rise in Tourists from Serbia in 2018 by Nikos Krinis 22 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 22 February 2018 The number of Serbian tourists visiting Greece this year is expected to rise by over 15 percent, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO Reports Increase in Bookings to Greece from Czech Republic by GTP editing team 22 February 2018 by GTP editing team 22 February 2018 Bookings to Greece from the Czech Republic have recorded a double-digit increase for the 2018 season, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomed Over 27 Million Tourists in 2017, Says BoG by GTP editing team 21 February 2018 by GTP editing team 21 February 2018 The number of inbound visitors to Greece in 2017 increased more than 27 million, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Offsets Greece’s Current Account Deficit by GTP editing team 21 February 2018 by GTP editing team 21 February 2018 Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 1.5 billion euros in 2017 down by 418 million euros year-on-year, with travel receipts slightly increasing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ICAP: Escalating Tourist Flows Keep Greek Hotels Afloat by GTP editing team 20 February 2018 by GTP editing team 20 February 2018 Increasing tourist flows are breathing life into the Greek hotel sector which recorded stronger revenues in 2017, according to a survey by ICAP Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Foreign Real Estate Agents Eyeing Greek Market by GTP editing team 20 February 2018 by GTP editing team 20 February 2018 Foreign real estate agencies are aiming to get a bite out of Greece’s booming market by offering their services to buyers seeking for properties in Athens and other destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats German Travelers Embrace Greece in 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2018 by GTP editing team 15 February 2018 Greece was the “winner” among the picks of German holidaymakers in 2017, according to the Tourism Analysis survey of the BAT Foundation for Future Studies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: European Destinations Break All Records, Greece Gains Ground by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 Greece in 2017 recorded a 10.3 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to 2016, the ETC said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Boosts Revenues at Greek Museums, Sites by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 Greek museums and sites generated approximately 100 million euros in revenue in 2017, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Port Authority Sees 2017 Turnover, Profits Rise by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 Turnover by the Piraeus Port Authority rose 7.7 percent to 111.5 million euros in 2017, up from 103.5 million euros the previous year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel HCAA: Int’l Arrivals at Greek Airports Show ‘Significant’ Rise in January 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 International arrivals at Greek airports in January reached 505,172, up by 9.7 percent, compared to the same month in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI: 2017 Record Year for European Airports by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 Marking the fastest passenger traffic growth in 13 years, 2017 was a record-breaking year for European airports, according to ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ITEP Study: Greek Hotels See Growth but Lag in Profits by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 Seasonality, failure to upgrade, and tourism concentrated in certain destinations have taken a toll on Greek hotels, according to an ITEP report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Liquidity, Return of Rival Markets Break Greek Tourism Spell by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 Limited access to cash on top of recovering rival markets are taking a bite out of Greece’s tourism sector in terms of arrivals and revenue, according to market experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Minister: Impressive Rise in Bookings to Greece for 2018 by GTP editing team 9 February 2018 by GTP editing team 9 February 2018 Bookings to Greece for the 2018 season are seeing an impressive increase compared to last year, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE Lists Basic Requirements for Greek Tourism’s Full Potential to Unfold by GTP editing team 9 February 2018 by GTP editing team 9 February 2018 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has listed basic requirements that need to be met in order for the tourism sector’s full potential to unfold. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
