Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s ‘Apodixi Please’ Campaign Calls on Tourists to Request Receipts by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 Greece’s tax authorities are telling tourists to always ask for a receipt for their transactions as part of the latest “Apodixi Please!” campaign, launched in an attempt to tackle tax … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Museums in Ioannina, Heraklion and Metsovo Get Certification by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 Three Greek museums located in Ioannina, Metsovo and Heraklion, Crete, have received the “Certified Museum” label by the Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Crete Serves its Best at the National Geographic Food Festival in London by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 The Region of Crete introduced potential travelers to its cuisine, recipes and local products during the National Geographic Food Festival in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AZADE: New Boutique Hotel Opens its Doors in Chania, Crete by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 AZADE, a brand new luxurious boutique hotel housed in an emblematic building dating back to 1640 AD, has opened its doors on Crete, in the heart of the Old Town … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sani Resort Opens First Interactive ‘Bee Spot’ in Greece by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 The Sani Resort in Halkidiki has unveiled its Sani Bee Spot, the first interactive bee spot in Greece that aims to protect bees and other pollinators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Neptune Hotels Resort Shows it Cares for the Environment by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos held a cleanup event on the beach and seabed next to its premises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Flight, Passenger Numbers Up in First Half of Year by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Greek airports recouped 90.6% of passenger traffic in the first six months of the year compared to the first half of 2019, according to data by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality AirDNA: Greece Tops Europe in Q3 Demand for Airbnb-style Rentals by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Greece leads the way in Europe in terms of demand for Airbnb-style rentals which was up by 26.5% in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Tourism Bodies Urge Actions to Address Shortfall of Workers in EU by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 1.2 million travel and tourism jobs across the EU will remain unfilled unless urgent action is taken, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Hotels Provide Shelter to Athens Fire Victims by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Attica hotels are offering free accommodation to people affected by the fires that ravaged several suburbs on Mt Pendeli, north of Athens, this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates W Costa Navarino Prepares for August Debut in Greece by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, prepares to debut in Greece in August with the opening of W Costa Navarino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ITA Airways to Increase Flights to Kefalonia from Rome Fiumicino by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways will increase its flights to the Greek island of Kefalonia from Rome Fiumicino in August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Central Macedonia Promotes Greek Birdwatching Sites to UK Market by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 The Central Macedonia Region presented its birdwatching sites to British travelers during the Global BirdFair 2022 in Leicester, UK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Supports Refugees of Ukraine War by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 by GTP editing team 22 July 2022 Celestyal Cruises has expanded its partnership with the “Ark of the World” to support mothers and children that have fled the war in Ukraine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Expecting More Than 1 Million Visitors in First Week of August by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Greece is expecting more than one million visitors in the first week of August reflecting a strong rebound of the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece’s Yachting Body Seeks Promotion and Permanent Marina by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Greece’s professional yacht owners briefed the Tourism Ministry on key priorities for the promotion and further development of the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hyatt Brand Expands to Greek Islands with Magma Resort Santorini by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 The Greek island of Santorini in August will welcome the newest member of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio and the first Hyatt-affiliated hotel in the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greek Cuisine Woos London Foodies at National Geographic Traveller Food Fest by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 London foodies had the chance to indulge in Greek foods, learn about Greek cuisine, and sample fine Greek wines during the two-day National Geographic Traveller Food Festival. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Info Kiosk for Tourists Opens at Kalamata International Airport by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 Tourists arriving in Kalamata, Peloponnese, can find out all they need to know about the destination at the new info kiosk available at the city’s international airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Halkidiki’s Polygyros Archaeological Museum Expands Exhibition Space by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 by GTP editing team 21 July 2022 The Archaeological Museum of Polygyros in Halkidiki has reopened its doors to the public following the expansion of its exhibition space. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail