Investments Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme May See Drop in Demand by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 Greece’s decision to raise the golden visa limit amid heightened competition from other property markets may lead to a drop in demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Increase in Off-season Tourist Arrivals in Jan-Feb by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 Greece’s drive to extend the tourist season is paying off with international arrivals in January and February up by 20.7%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Drops on 2023 Traveler Satisfaction Index by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2024 Although Thessaloniki is winning over travelers with its food and fun, lack of cleanliness, noise, and traffic are taking a toll on visitors’ satisfaction levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats January-February Tourism Revenues in Greece Up by 24.5% by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 Tourism-related revenues for Greece increased by 24.5% in the first two months of the year and by 22.2% in February. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism, Says WTTC by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism is highlighted in new reports released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023 by Asimina Doumani 19 April 2024 by Asimina Doumani 19 April 2024 The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Travelers Spending More on Domestic Trips by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 Greek traveler spending on domestic trips with at least one night stay has increased, according to data by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News CBRE: Greece Among Top 5 Countries in Europe Attracting Hotel Investment Interest by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 Greece and Athens are winning over investors interested in the hotel sector thanks to robust tourism figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Investors Poured €2.05bn into New Hotels in Greece Last Year by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 More than 2.05 billion euros went into the construction of new hotels in Greece last year, and mainly of 4- and 5-star units. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Sees Cruise Demand Growing, Expects 35.7 Million Passengers in 2024 by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 Cruise travel is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most resilient tourism sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Sector’s Contribution to the Greek Economy in 2023 Highest Ever by GTP editing team 12 April 2024 by GTP editing team 12 April 2024 The Greek tourism sector boosted the country’s economy by 28.5 billion euros in 2023, accounting for 13% of GDP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Ranks as the Best Smelling City Globally, Says Study by GTP editing team 12 April 2024 by GTP editing team 12 April 2024 Athens is the nicest smelling city in the world, according to a new global study from vape company Haypp. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece in Top 10 Most Popular Babymoon Destinations of 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 Greece is among the top 10 most in-demand babymoon hotspots of 2024, according to a new global study by baby care company My 1st Years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Sees March Passenger Traffic Jump 20% to 2 Million by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport in March increased by 20.1% to 2 million passengers, compared to 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024, Says WTTC by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 2023 paved the way for a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024 according to data by the WTTC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurostat: Airbnb-style Rentals in Greece Up by 15% in 2023 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 The number of short-term rentals in Greece last year increased by 15% compared to 2022 positioning the country 6th in the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Passenger Demand Jumps 21.5% in February by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is optimistic about the airline industry’s prospects in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Less Than Half of Greece’s Businesses Have Digital Transformation Plan by Maria Paravantes 4 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 4 April 2024 Greece’s businesses still have a long way to go towards full digital transition with costs and lack of specialized human resources making it even harder. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Google Flights: Athens in Top 10 Travel Destinations for Summer 2024 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 Athens is one of the top travel destinations this summer for travelers from the United States, according to data from Google Flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail