Company updates Autohellas Hertz Introduces New Advertising Campaign for Leasing by GTP editing team 30 October 2023 by GTP editing team 30 October 2023 Autohellas Hertz has launched an innovative leasing promotion targeting individuals and professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture AnimeCon: Run Thessaloniki V Celebrates Japan Pop Culture by GTP editing team 30 October 2023 by GTP editing team 30 October 2023 Thessaloniki recently hosted AnimeCon, celebrating Japanese pop culture and attracting over 4,000 attendees. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Short-term Rentals Account for 21.5% of All Stays in Greece by Maria Paravantes 27 October 2023 by Maria Paravantes 27 October 2023 Short-term rental activity is here to stay, contributing to the Greek economy and covering the growing demand for tourist accommodation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Aiming to Regulate Hospitality Market with New Airbnb Rules by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 The Greek Finance Ministry says new Airbnb rules in Greece are aimed at regulating the short-term rental market not disrupting it. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Travel: 80% of Passengers with Disabilities are Satisfied with Special Assistance Services by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 Progress has been made towards the aviation industry’s commitment to passengers with disabilities, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Frankfurt Airport First in Europe to Offer Full-coverage Biometric Systems by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 Through facial recognition, SITA and Fraport have enabled a contactless travel experience for all airline passengers in Frankfurt’s airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Restaurants on Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best List for 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 Several Greek restaurants were recognized among the best in the world in the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for Restaurants by Tripadvisor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Eastern Cretan Cuisine Stars in Serbia’s ‘Kitchen TV’ Show by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 Serbia’s Kitchen TV show filmed four episodes in Eastern Crete focused on the Greek island’s cuisine and natural beauty. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ITA Airways Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321neo Aircraft by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 ITA Airways has welcomed its first Airbus A321neo aircraft, a game-changer in its fleet. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cruise Experts allCruises.gr Launch Slow Cruising and Luxury Products by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 Cruise experts allCruises.gr launch new slow cruising and luxury cruising products on Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Navigates Greek Maritime Students Through World of Cruising by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 by GTP editing team 27 October 2023 The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) organized an educational cruise ship visit for postgraduate students of the University of Piraeus onboard the MSC Splendida in Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Lawmakers Approve New Tourism Law Focusing on Sustainability, Accessibility, Quality by Maria Paravantes 26 October 2023 by Maria Paravantes 26 October 2023 Greek lawmakers passed a bill in parliament that paves the way for sustainable tourism development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s New Airbnb Rules to Take Effect in the New Year, Says Minister by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 Greece’s new short-term rental regulations, which include taxation, will go into effect at the beginning of the new year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Tender Process for 22 Regional Airports in Greece to Launch in Q1 2024 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 Greece is scheduled to announce a new round of privatizations for 22 smaller regional airports in the first quarter of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Majority of Europeans Prefer the Use of Digital Travel Documents by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 The majority of Europeans prefer to use digital travel documents for extra-Schengen travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility WTTC Releases New Environment Impact Research Data on Travel and Tourism by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 The WTTC has released environmental research for 185 countries, reflecting depth of the Travel & Tourism sector’s global influence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amazon, Expedia, Tripadvisor, and Others Join Forces to Combat Fake Reviews by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 A number of cross-industry companies have formed the Coalition for Trusted Reviews to combat fake reviews and protect consumers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News World’s First Maria Callas Museum Opens its Doors in Athens by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 The world’s first Maria Callas Museum has opened in Athens, celebrating the iconic soprano’s legacy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Zeus International Scoops 37 Excellence Awards at Greece’s GHA 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 by GTP editing team 26 October 2023 Zeus International Hotels & Resorts received 37 awards at the Greek Hospitality Awards (GHA) 2023, a prestigious awards event in the Greek tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality PM: New Tourism Investments to Position Greece in Ultra-luxury Market by Maria Paravantes 25 October 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 October 2023 Million-euro investments in high-end hospitality is positioning Greece as a leading player in the luxury tourism market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail