Destinations news MovieWeb: Skopelos on List of Films with Beautiful Beach Settings by GTP editing team 1 March 2022 by GTP editing team 1 March 2022 The Greek island of Skopelos is on MovieWeb’s list of destinations with the most beautiful beach settings featured in successful movie productions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Expedia: Appetite for Travel Grew Further in Q4 2021 by GTP editing team 28 February 2022 by GTP editing team 28 February 2022 The appetite for travel continued to grow globally during the fourth quarter of 2021, according to Expedia Group’s Q4 Travel Recovery Trend Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece to See Tourism Affected if Russia-Ukraine Crisis Lengthens, Data Shows by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 Greece is among the countries expected to see their tourism sector affected in the coming months if the crisis between Russia and Ukraine lengthens, says Mabrian Technologies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Sees Impressive Rise in Foreign Direct Investments in 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 Greece is gaining ground as an attractive investor destination recording a 74.3% increase in foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica’s Coastal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 February 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 February 2022 Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TripAdvisor: Crete’s Balos Lagoon Among Travelers’ Favorite Beaches for 2022 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 Crete’s Balos Lagoon, a beach located northwest of Chania, is on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches list for 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 Rhodes has been named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022 by DiscoverCars online platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up by Eleftheria Pantziou 24 February 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 24 February 2022 Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction, says GBR Consulting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief by Eleftheria Pantziou 23 February 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 23 February 2022 Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid-19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors in 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 22 February 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 22 February 2022 Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Europe’s Tourist Guides Don’t Expect Much Activity in 2022 by GTP editing team 22 February 2022 by GTP editing team 22 February 2022 Only 4% of tourist guides in Europe expect their work to pick up in 2022, according to a survey released by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece BoG: Greece Travel Receipts Recoup 58.6% of Pre-pandemic Levels by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Greece’s tourism-related revenues in 2021 recovered 58.6% of pre-Covid-19 levels amounting to 10.6 billion euros, according to Bank of Greece data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Mykonos Hotel Turnover Takes the Lead in 2021 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Hospitality service providers in Greece saw turnover rise by 118.3% in 2021 over a year earlier with the popular island of Mykonos leading the way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens and Crete on ‘Best European Destinations’ List for 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2022 Athens and Crete are among Europe’s top 20 best destinations for travel in 2022, according to a list by the EBD. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Tourists Visiting Greece in 2021 Stayed Longer by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 Travelers to Greece extended their holidays last year making the country the best overall performer in terms of nights spent in Europe, according to the latest report by the European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports See Over 1.2 Million Passengers in January by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 During the first month of 2022, Greek airports saw more than 1.2 million passengers, an increase of 223.6% compared to January 2021, but still below the respective 2019 levels before … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Ticket Sales Rise as Countries Do Away with Covid Controls by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 Confidence in travel is growing stronger as countries begin to lift Covid-19 restrictions but more needs to be done to restore full connectivity, says IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Makes Top 10 ‘Best European Cities for a Romantic Dinner’ List by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 by GTP editing team 18 February 2022 Athens, Greece, ranks sixth best European city for a romantic dinner, according to a top 10 list compiled by Uswitch. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece in Top 5 Most Resilient Tourism Destinations for the Brits by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 Greece is among the top five most resilient destinations for the British seeking to get away for Easter, according to a report by ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Expects Tourists to Spend More this Year by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 by GTP editing team 17 February 2022 Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, sees a strong year ahead for the country, following encouraging feedback from travel and tourism operators worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail