Destinations news Social Media Puts Santorini in Top 10 Most Romantic Destinations by GTP editing team 14 February 2023 by GTP editing team 14 February 2023 Santorini in Greece is ranked among the top 10 most romantic destinations in the world, according to a study by tourism intelligence specialist Mabrian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Applications for Greek Investor Visas Soar in Q4 2022 by Maria Paravantes 13 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 February 2023 Foreign investors are rushing to get a Greek golden visa before the minimum investment requirement increases in April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Amadeus Identifies Traveler Tribes that will Develop in Next 10 Years by GTP editing team 13 February 2023 by GTP editing team 13 February 2023 Amadeus has released a report defining the four new traveler profiles – Traveler Tribes – that will emerge in the next decade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Energy Crisis is the Real Threat for Hotels, Says Phocuswright Study by Nikos Krinis 10 February 2023 by Nikos Krinis 10 February 2023 Hotels see the energy crisis as their main challenge, according to a Phocuswright study presented in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022 by GTP editing team 10 February 2023 by GTP editing team 10 February 2023 Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece One of the World’s Top Family Holiday Destinations by GTP editing team 10 February 2023 by GTP editing team 10 February 2023 Greece is among the ten best destinations for families to visit in 2023, according to a list released by The Family Vacation Guide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Greece a Top Pick for Europeans Planning Upcoming Trips by GTP editing team 9 February 2023 by GTP editing team 9 February 2023 Greece is among the Top 10 countries Europeans are considering for their next trip, says the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Global Airline Industry Making Dynamic Comeback in 2022 by GTP editing team 9 February 2023 by GTP editing team 9 February 2023 The world’s airline industry managed to cover significant lost ground in 2022, fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Balkan Market to Pick Greece This Year by GTP editing team 9 February 2023 by GTP editing team 9 February 2023 More travelers from Balkan countries are expected to visit Greece this year, boosting the number of road arrivals to the country by 40% over 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Economist: Greece Moves Up 9 Spots in EIU Democracy Index by Maria Paravantes 8 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 February 2023 Greece moved up nine spots in the EIU Democracy Index, very near to being upgraded to a “full democracy”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Exceeds 2019 Levels for First Time in January by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 Athens International Airport is setting the pace for 2023 exceeding 2019 figures in January for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Once Again Ranks Among Top 5 Most Sustainable Holiday Destinations by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 The Greek island of Rhodes has ranked 5th most sustainable holiday destinations in the world, scoring well for its nature spots and high percentage of vegan restaurants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Early Bookings to Greece Set Positive Pace for 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 Greek tourism market insiders say early bookings are so far giving indications of a strong year ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports Mark Strong Passenger Traffic in 2022, Says ACI Europe by Maria Paravantes 7 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 7 February 2023 Airports in Greece were among the top performers in Europe in terms of 2022 passenger traffic, according to ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Ranks Second Most Popular Beach Destination for US Travelers this Year by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 Crete is the second most sought-after beach destination for US travelers in 2023, according to a HomeToGo report based on traveler searches for vacation rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Expedia: Air Travel is Back, Gen Z and Millennials More Likely to Fly by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 Some 51% of consumers are planning to travel by air travel in the next 12 months with almost 60% of Gen Z and millennials planning a flight in 2023, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GBR: Greece’s Hospitality Sector Makes Steady Steps Towards Recovery in 2022 by Maria Paravantes 6 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 6 February 2023 Greece’s hospitality sector in 2022 managed to cover losses incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic despite the decline in arrivals and overnight stays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Among the First to Reactivate Direct Flights to China by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 Athens is among the first cities to have most reactivated their flight connections with China for 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens – Attica Hotels Reach 69.1% Occupancy in 2022 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens, Attica, reached 69.1% in 2022, still down by 10.7% over pre-Covid 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Business Travel Making Strong Comeback in Europe, Says GBTA by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 Ιnternational bookings for business trips in Europe have recovered to some 60% of their pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by GBTA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail