Destinations news Greece to Launch Special Vacation Passes for Fire-stricken Evros and Dadia by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 The Greek government will launch special digital passes to stimulate tourism in the fire-stricken areas of Evros and Dadia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Heraklion and Sharm El Sheikh to Establish Air Connection by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 An air connection is expected to launch between Heraklion, Crete, and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to boost tourism between the two cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Northern Greece Thessaloniki’s Convention Bureau Announces New President, Board of Directors by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) has announced Thessaloniki Concert Hall Marketing Director Prodromos Monastiridis as its new president. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Acropolis Among Top 10 Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 The Acropolis in Athens ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful cultural world heritage sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Salonica Restaurant Adds Another Golden Chef’s Cap Award to its Collection by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace Hotel once again received the Golden Chef’s Cap award. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Singapore Airlines to Resume Direct Brussels Route from April 2024 by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 by GTP editing team 13 September 2023 Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights between Singapore and Brussels, Belgium, from April 5, 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports in Europe’s Top 5 Best Performing in July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 September 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 September 2023 Greek airports this July reported a 14.8% increase in passenger traffic and came in third among the top 5 best-performing in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Greece Among Top Summer Departure Destinations by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 Greece was among the top 3 countries that travelers departing from Amsterdam most frequently chose for their summer holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens to Donate Proceeds from Lykavittos Concert to Flood Victims by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 Athens Municipality to donate proceeds from Stavros Xarchakos concert to flood victims in Thessaly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Looks to Take Action on Civil Protection Issues, Climate Change by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Nikos Hardalias, candidate for governor of Attica Region, are exploring ways to protect the Greek capital from the effects of climate change. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites European Heritage Days: Greece Celebrates with Free Admission to Museums, Sites by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 Greece, during September 22-24, will celebrate European Cultural Heritage Days with free admission to state museums, archaeological sites and monuments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SuitePad to Equip Ten More Alpin Family Hotels with In-room Tablets by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 by GTP editing team 12 September 2023 Alpin Family, a leading Austrian hotel group, will equip 10 more of its properties with SuitePad tablets to improve guest experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greek Golden Visa Program Attracts Thousands Before Minimum Investment Cost Doubles by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 Demand for a Greek golden visa increased right before the cost for property in some areas doubled. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Shipping Minister Resigns After Backlash Over Blue Horizon Comments by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 Greece’s shipping minister resigned after facing backlash over comments on the incident involving the Blue Horizon ferry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality HOTREC: European Hospitality Leaders Meet in Athens to Tackle Industry Challenges by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 HOTREC’s executive committee met in Athens to discuss top priorities for the European hospitality industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA: Cruise Lines Continue to Invest in New ‘Green’ Ships by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 New data report by CLIA confirms step change in cruise industry uptake of new environmental technologies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Skiathos: Alkyon Hotel Reopens After Storm Daniel Flooding by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 The historic Alkyon Hotel on the Greek island of Skiathos is once again open for guests to enjoy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Boutique Hotel ‘LOOM Athens’ Opens in Kerameikos Neighborhood by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 LOOM Athens, a new boutique hotel in Athens’ historic Kerameikos district, pays homage to the area’s rich history of arts and crafts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Venice Film Festival: Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ Starring Emma Stone Wins Golden Lion by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 by GTP editing team 11 September 2023 “Poor Things”, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ surrealist black comedy, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Government Announces Measures for Flood-stricken Citizens, Businesses by GTP editing team 10 September 2023 by GTP editing team 10 September 2023 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced relief measures to support the flood-stricken in Thessaly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail