2023 Year in Review Renewing Fleet a Challenge for Greece’s Coastal Shipping Sector by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 Greece’s coastal shipping fleet is getting old and companies are now faced with one of the greatest challenges: renewal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Global Air Traffic Recoups 94.2% of pre-Covid Levels by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 Air traffic worldwide in June showed robust growth, recouping 94.2% of pre-Covid 2019 levels, according to IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Expecting Rhodes Fires to Cost Around €25 Million by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 TUI said it was on track to achieving its full-year targets despite the fires on Rhodes, expected to cost the company some 25 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece Among Best Countries in the World to Visit, Say Readers of The Telegraph by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 by GTP editing team 9 August 2023 Greece is among the best countries in the world to visit this year, according to the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio Ports See Passenger Traffic Up in July by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 The Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio handled more than 2 million passengers this July, recording a 7.85% increase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Fires: 84% of Island’s Hotels Unaffected by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Eighty-four percent of the hotels on Rhodes and 81 percent of available rooms were not affected by last month’s fires. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats NBG: Climate Change Boosts Travel Demand for Lesser Known Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Climate change and high temperatures are set to increase demand for lesser known Greek destinations, study finds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Among European Cities With Most Breathtaking Homes, according to Pinterest by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Athens ranked 6th on the list of European cities with the most beautiful homes, according to a recent survey by Alan Boswell. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Raises Golden Visa Limit to €500,000 for Certain Areas by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 Greece doubled the golden visa limit to 500,000 euros from 250,000 euros applicable to properties in certain areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travelers Give Greek Hotels Thumbs Up for Service in June by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 Greek hotels outperformed those in rival markets for customer satisfaction in June, a study found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Segment in Greece Marking Steady Growth by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 The cruise segment in Greece is fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, with over 5 million passengers expected this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greece in Top 10 Best Countries for Wine Lovers to Visit by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 Greece is among the top 10 best countries for wine lovers, based on wine consumption, production, vineyard area, tours & tastings and cost. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airport Traffic Soars in First Half of 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 Greece’s airports welcomed 27.4 million passengers in the January-June period, marking a 21.7% rise in traffic over 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news International Arrivals to Greece via Road Recover in May-July by Maria Paravantes 3 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 August 2023 International tourist arrivals to Greece by road are recouping pre-Covid levels reaching 4.8 million from May to early July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Surpasses 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 Athens Airport passenger traffic in July 2023 surpassed 2019 levels by 10.5%, handling 3.29 million travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelers Spend Over 5 Hours Researching Trips, Says Expedia by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 Travelers spend an average of 303 minutes (over 5 hours) engaging with travel content in the 45 days leading up to booking their trips. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes R&I Rating Upgrade to Investment Grade by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 Japanese agency R&I upgraded the Greek economy’s rating to investment grade BBB- with a stable outlook. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Twelve Greek Islands Expecting Full Occupancy in August by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 Twelve Greek lesser-known islands are expecting occupancy levels to reach 100 percent this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Ranks 2nd in Europe for Best Value-for-Money Airbnbs by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 Athens ranks second in Europe for best value-for-money Airbnbs compared to hotels, according to a recent report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greeks Still Traveling at Home and Abroad Despite Cost-of-living Crisis by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 Greeks are still traveling despite the cost-of-living crisis which this week sent fuel prices to 2 euros per liter in some places. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail