Company updates Vernicos Yachts Marks 45 Years with Call for Marine Tourism Development by GTP editing team 18 February 2020 by GTP editing team 18 February 2020 Vernicos Yachts recently celebrated 45 years of activity with the company’s president, George Vernicos, calling for actions that must be taken for Greece to maintain its leading role in marine … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greek Environment Ministry Outlines Bike Tourism Plan by GTP editing team 14 February 2020 by GTP editing team 14 February 2020 Locating the funding to create cycling routes in urban centers is included in the Greek Environment Ministry’s strategy for the development of cycling tourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Thermal Springs Registry Available on Tourism Ministry Website by GTP editing team 24 January 2020 by GTP editing team 24 January 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched a new registry to provide information on all of the certified thermal springs in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Paves Way for New ‘Business Visas’ by GTP editing team 14 January 2020 by GTP editing team 14 January 2020 Greece may soon be offering third country nationals wishing to participate in conferences and events, a new business visa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Parnitha Casino Marousi Move Up for Public Consultation by GTP editing team 10 January 2020 by GTP editing team 10 January 2020 An environmental impact study for the relocation of the Parnitha Casino to the northern Athens suburb of Marousi has opened for public consultation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets GNTO Presents Greece’s Health and Wellness Tourism in Moscow by GTP editing team 9 December 2019 by GTP editing team 9 December 2019 GNTO presented Greece’s health and wellness tourism options during the Greek Health Tourism Forum held in Moscow. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fishing Tourism in Greece: An Untapped Resource by Maria Paravantes 6 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 6 December 2019 Despite having a legal framework in place since 2015, Greece still hasn’t tapped into the vast potential of sustainable fishing tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO Targets Senior Travelers in Scandinavia by GTP editing team 3 December 2019 by GTP editing team 3 December 2019 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is promoting Greece as a silver tourism destination to tour operators in Scandinavia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Health and Wellness Tourism Greece’s Next Priority by GTP editing team 29 November 2019 by GTP editing team 29 November 2019 Greece is exploring the possibility of the creation of clusters involving hospitals, medical centers and hotels to provide a full health tourism product to visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary GNTO Introduces Belgian Tour Operators to Macedonia’s Wines by GTP editing team 28 November 2019 by GTP editing team 28 November 2019 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently introduced Belgian tour operators to the wine heritage of Macedonia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Apollo Trails’ Network Extended to Promote Alternative Tourism in the Peloponnese by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 Messinia’s Apollo Trails network has been extended in an aim to promote alternative forms of tourism and turn Peloponnese into a year-round travel destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Gov’t Sets Developing Wine Tourism as a Priority by GTP editing team 18 November 2019 by GTP editing team 18 November 2019 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to support efforts for the development of wine tourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Peloponnese Chambers Join Forces to Promote Tourism, Agrifood by Maria Paravantes 18 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 18 November 2019 Tourism and the primary sector with emphasis on agrifood were at the center of this year’s Peloponnisos Expo held in the city of Tripoli. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Among Top 10 Best Countries in Europe to Retire by GTP editing team 15 November 2019 by GTP editing team 15 November 2019 Greece is among the top 10 best countries in Europe to retire, according to a study released by Blacktower Financial Management Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Gets Ministry Support for Special Interest Tourism Development by GTP editing team 14 November 2019 by GTP editing team 14 November 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry will extend support to Crete to develop special interest tourism products that can attract travelers to the island all year long. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Kythera Trails Become First to Receive ‘Green Flag’ Certification in Europe by GTP editing team 12 November 2019 by GTP editing team 12 November 2019 Two trails on the Greek island of Kythera received the Green Flag Trails certification and became the first ever hiking paths in Europe to win the seal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture ‘Dark Tourism’ on Central Macedonia Stakeholders Agenda by GTP editing team 11 November 2019 by GTP editing team 11 November 2019 Central Macedonia tourism stakeholders explored ways to tap into “dark tourism” by opening up sites that have in the past been marked by tragedy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Greek Paths of Culture’ Gets EU Heritage Prize in Paris by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 by GTP editing team 6 November 2019 “Greek Paths of Culture” has been awarded the 2019 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage in the education and awareness-raising category. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greek Leisure Boat Market Sees Robust Demand by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 by GTP editing team 5 November 2019 Greece’s yachting market has gained ground over the 2014-2018 period, demonstrating robust demand for recreational boating, according to ICAP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kyllini Thermal Springs Get Green Light for Operation by GTP editing team 1 November 2019 by GTP editing team 1 November 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry has given the green light for the operation of the Kyllini thermal springs in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail