Trade Associations - Gov Greek Summer Stickers on Viber the ‘New Thing’ by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 As part of its promotional drive, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has teamed up with Viber and launched a Visit Greece channel and a series of stickers depicting Greek summer … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Italian Media Put Halkidiki in the Spotlight by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 Some of Italy’s largest media outlets put Halkidiki in the spotlight this summer through a number of features dedicated to the destination’s beaches, gastronomy and unique nature. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Invites Pet Owners to Get Passport for Their Furry Friends by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 The European Union invites pet owners wishing to travel with their animal companions to get a European pet passport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Culture Ministry Invites Greek Filmmakers to Submit Movies for Oscars 2023 by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 The Culture Ministry has invited Greek filmmakers to submit their movies for consideration for Greece’s official entry in the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars 2023). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Regional Airports See Arrival Figures Soar in July by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 by GTP editing team 16 August 2022 Greek summer is stronger than ever with the country’s 14 regional airports marking an 11.1% increase in passenger traffic over July 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Commission: No More Enhanced Surveillance Status for Greece by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 Greece exits enhanced surveillance status on August 20 two years ahead of schedule and after the early repayment of bailout loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Spinalonga Islet Among Culture Ministry’s Development Projects by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 The islet of Spinalonga, located in the Elounda Gulf northeastern Crete, is a top priority for the Greek Culture Ministry which is moving ahead with restoration and upgrade projects in the Lasithi … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SKY express Launches New In-flight Magazine by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 SKY express has released the first issue of “Fly Magazine”, its new in-flight magazine with rich bilingual content for the modern traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Outdoor Art Exhibition Sends Message Against Gender-based Violence by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 by GTP editing team 11 August 2022 The Municipality of Athens is hosting an outdoor art exhibition to send a message against femicides and gender-based violence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates W Hotels Makes Greek Debut with the Opening of ‘W Costa Navarino’ Resort by GTP editing team 9 August 2022 by GTP editing team 9 August 2022 W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, made its Greek debut with the opening of W Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Ready to Welcome 1 Million Tourists a Week by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2022 by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2022 Greece is set to welcome 1 million travelers a week, up from 900,000 per week in July, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE ICCA: Athens Ranks High Among Top Meeting Destinations in 2021 by Nikos Krinis 8 August 2022 by Nikos Krinis 8 August 2022 Athens ranked 3rd among the top 50 performing meeting destinations in 2021, according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards The Trazees 2022: Greece Named ‘Favorite Country’ for Third Year in a Row by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 Greece for a third consecutive year was named “Favorite Country” at “The Trazees”, the annual awards of web publication Trazee Travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites ‘London Times’ Readers: Give the Parthenon Marbles Back to Greece by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2022 by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2022 “Should the Elgin (Parthenon) Marbles be given back to Greece?“ Well, yes, says the British public, according to a recent poll among ‘The Times’ and ‘Sunday Times’ readers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport’s Passenger Traffic Getting Closer to 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 Passenger data for July 2022 at Athens International Airport (AIA) is showing that the recovery in air travel to Greece remains strong. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Attica Group’s New Catamarans Start Routes to Saronic Gulf Islands by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 Attica Group has launched its three new Aero highspeed catamarans on the Saronic Gulf Islands line. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Costa Nostrum: Three More Beaches on Crete Get ‘Sustainable’ Label by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 The Costa Nostrum organization has certified three more coastal areas on the Greek island of Crete with the “Sustainable Beaches” label. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Survey: Passengers Embrace Technology for Seamless Air Travel by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 Air passengers are embracing mobile and touchless technologies in efforts to make their journey as convenient and seamless as possible, a survey by SITA found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece to Index and Protect Flora & Fauna at 20 Archaeological Sites by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 Actions have been announced for the protection and preservation of the flora and fauna of 20 archaeological sites in Greece under a budget of 258,500 euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Chios State Airport to Get Long-awaited Upgrade by GTP editing team 5 August 2022 by GTP editing team 5 August 2022 Upgrade works budgeted at €9.6 million are set to begin at “Omiros” airport on the island of Chios to improve the travel experience for Greeks and tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail