Culture Nafplio’s Bourtzi Fortress to Open for Visits from August 5 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 The Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio, which has been closed for years, will reopen to the public on August 5 after an extensive restoration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Uber: Riders in Athens, Thessaloniki Can Now Book Trips 90 Days in Advance by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 Uber has rolled out a new feature to its app that lets customers in Athens and Thessaloniki book a ride as much as 90 days in advance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Eteoro Suites: Traditional House on Santorini Transforms into Luxury Accommodation by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 The Greek island of Santorini this summer is boasting a new and exclusive complex of luxurious suites, giving travelers the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways Appoints Christos Limnatitis as Chief Commercial Officer by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 Cyprus Airways has appointed Christos Limnatitis as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Offers Free Weeklong Holiday to Those Affected by Rhodes Fires by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis offered free weeklong holidays for those affected by the fires on Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Launches Rhodes Recovery Action Plan by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry announced a set of actions aimed at restoring tourism to Rhodes after the destructive fires. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Hoteliers Expect Strong Dynamic to Lift Tourism Above 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 Greek hoteliers expect strong dynamic to continue, pushing tourism performance beyond pre-Covid 2019 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Beaches: Sunbed Overload Leads to Court Enquiry for Shoreline Misuse by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 Greece’s Supreme Court has ordered an enquiry following claims that beach bars are illegally occupying a number of island beaches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news European Travel Agents Discuss Impact of Fires on Rhodes and Corfu Tourism by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 by GTP editing team 2 August 2023 European travel agents and tour operators held a joint working session to discuss the impact of the recent fires on Rhodes and Corfu tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes R&I Rating Upgrade to Investment Grade by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 Japanese agency R&I upgraded the Greek economy’s rating to investment grade BBB- with a stable outlook. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Twelve Greek Islands Expecting Full Occupancy in August by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 Twelve Greek lesser-known islands are expecting occupancy levels to reach 100 percent this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek MP Tables Plan for Immediate Regeneration of Fire-hit Rhodes by Maria Paravantes 1 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 1 August 2023 A Greek lawmaker has tabled seven actions that will help regenerate Rhodes after the devastating fires last month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Hoteliers Team Up with ‘Deliverback’ to Assist Fire-affected Travelers by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 Rhodes hoteliers team up with Deliverback to return luggage to holidaymakers affected by the fires on the island last month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Proposes 16 Measures to Tackle Greek Capital’s Traffic by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis proposes 16 measures to combat traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and driver safety. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA to Host Innovation Expo and European Summit in Genoa by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 by GTP editing team 1 August 2023 CLIA Innovation Expo and European Summit to focus on innovation, sustainability, and community in Genoa, Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Pedion tou Areos Park Redevelopment Plan Scrapped by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 Greece’s highest court has struck down an Attica Region plan to redevelop Athens’ central Pedion tou Areos Park. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Jet2: Summer 2024 Program Includes Flights to Lesvos from UK by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 Jet2 to expand Summer 2024 program to three new destinations including Lesvos, Greece with weekly Sunday services from Birmingham and Stansted. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Donkey Hotels Announces ‘Out-of-the-box’ Premium Dining Experiences by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 Donkey Hotels has teamed up with Green Garlic Studio and chef Ari Vezene for the creation of premium dining experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Elafonisos: Photo Competition Launched to Promote Tourism by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 The Municipality of Elafonisos is inviting visitors to capture the island’s protected species, cultural hotspots and pristine beaches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Adds Local Traditions and Customs to Heritage List by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 The Greek Culture Ministry added 21 traditions, customs and practices to Greece’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail