Event News Greece Joins UNWTO’s Sustainable Tourism Event in Riyadh by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 Greece participated in the UNWTO’s ‘Tourism and Green Investments’ conference in Riyadh and committed to sustainable practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards W Costa Navarino Among ‘Top 50 Best Resorts in the World’ by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 W Costa Navarino is the only European resort featuring in the prestigious “Top 50 Best Resorts in the World”, as voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki to Host Central European Fair Alliance’s 2024 General Assembly by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 The Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center will host the general assembly of the Central European Fairs Alliance (CEFA) in June 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Winner of ‘Elafonisos Through Your Eyes’ Photo Competition Announced by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 The Municipality of Elafonisos announced the winning entry of its photo contest that invited visitors to “capture” how they saw the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways Announces Tasos Michael as New Chairman by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 by GTP editing team 3 October 2023 Cyprus Airways has appointed Tasos Michael, a lawyer with decades of experience in large-scale expansion aviation projects, as new chairman. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Mabrian: Flight Costs to Greece Among the Top 5 Highest in Europe by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 Greece together with Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Italy are among the most expensive destinations to travel to by plane. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions IFTM Tourism Expo: Greece Has a Full Agenda of Meetings in Paris by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis are going to Paris to promote Greece during the IFTM Top Resa 2023, France’s major event for tourism professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Announces Largest-ever Winter Schedule, Adds New Routes for 2023/2024 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 Greek flag carrier AEGEAN is launching its largest-ever winter schedule that includes 9 new routes and 3 new countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI World: 2024 a Milestone for Global Passenger Traffic by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 ACI World projects that global air travel will nearly return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023, with all regions expected to reach this milestone by 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Early Morning Flights and Finding a Taxi Stress Travelers the Most, Says Survey by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 Early morning flights and finding taxis to and from the airport are two things that stress travelers the most, according to a survey by Uber. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and Saudi Arabia Look to Build Stronger Cultural Relations by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 by GTP editing team 2 October 2023 Greece and Saudi Arabia are exploring ways to strengthen their cultural bonds through collaboration in a number of areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Hotels See Drop in August Occupancy, Room Rates and RevPar by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO Launches ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ Initiative to Transform Travel Habits by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 The UNWTO launched a new global initiative designed to encourage consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility Travel Agents in Greece and Europe Team Up to Promote Sustainable Tourism by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 Travel agents in Greece and Europe have joined forces to push for sustainable tourism practices that address climate change. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Plans to Boost Promotion of Central Macedonia Region by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization will work together to boost tourism in the Region of Central Macedonia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece to Hold Egyptian Culture Week in Athens in 2024 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 Greece will host the Egyptian Cultural Week in Athens in 2024, according to the Greek Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NEW Hotel’s Art Lounge Rooftop Unveils Modern Greek Menu by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 The Art Lounge Rooftop at NEW Hotel in Athens has a new menu with dishes that include a modern twist on traditional Greek cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates and SriLankan Airlines Sign Interline Agreement, Boost Connectivity for Passengers by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 by GTP editing team 29 September 2023 Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Regional Tourism Council Gets Upgraded by GTP editing team 28 September 2023 by GTP editing team 28 September 2023 Greece’s Regional Tourism Council gains new upgrade role in the decision- and policy-making. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Pushing Rules for Free Carry-on Baggage on Flights by GTP editing team 28 September 2023 by GTP editing team 28 September 2023 EU lawmakers are pushing for rules that will ensure free carry-on luggage across airlines and set uniform baggage size limits. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail