Air Travel European Commission Proposes Visa-free Travel to the EU for Qatar and Kuwait Nationals by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 The European Commission has proposed short-stay visa-free travel to the EU for Qatari and Kuwaiti citizens to strengthen business ties and facilitate travel, tourism and family visits. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Volotea Announces New Route From Athens to Lille by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 Volotea is warming up for the summer tourism season and has announced another new international connection from Athens to the city of Lille in France. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Forbes: Santorini’s Andronis Luxury Suites has Best Hotel Instagram Account of the Year by Nikos Krinis 3 May 2022 by Nikos Krinis 3 May 2022 Andronis Luxury Suites on Santorini was voted as the hotel with the best Instagram account this year by the followers and readers of Forbes Travel Guide as part of its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France and KLM Host 1st Marine Day Event in Athens by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 Over 100 senior professionals from the maritime segment participated in the 1st Marine Day event of Air France and KLM that was held in Athens, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece Drops Covid-19 Requirements for Country Entry by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 As of May 1, travelers coming to Greece will no longer be required to show a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or test to enter the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link to Open in June After 21 Years by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 Nearly two decades later, Greece and Cyprus will be connected by a ferry link which is set to begin operations on June 19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Public Consultation: EU Invites Comments on Review of Package Travel Directive by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 The public consultation for the review of the Package Travel Directive, launched by the European Commission, is still in process. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Launches 1st Cruise Out of Lavrio Homeport for 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 April 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 April 2022 Celestyal Cruises recently launched its first departure from the port of Lavrio – the third of its homeports – during a special event on board the “Celestyal Olympia”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Swedish Travel Agents Get to Know Thessaloniki and Halkidiki by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization introduced the tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki to Swedish travel agents in Göteborg and Stockholm. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SKY express Partners with Air Transat to Offer Passengers More Options by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 Greek carrier SKY express has partnered with Canadian airline Air Transat to offer more options to passengers traveling from Montreal and Toronto. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Airbnb Supports Remote Work Option ‘For Good’ by Maria Paravantes 29 April 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 April 2022 “Live and work anywhere” is home-sharing giant Airbnb’s new philosophy giving thousands of employees the option to full-time remote work plus perks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek PM Sees Positive Tourism Year Ahead by Maria Paravantes 28 April 2022 by Maria Paravantes 28 April 2022 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed confidence that tourism this year will show positive signs of post-Covid recovery in view of growing demand for the summer ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Study: Greek Hoteliers Still Need to Learn About Sustainable Practices by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 Greek hoteliers have a long way to go when it comes to environmental sustainability issues, according to a study by Greece’s Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UNWTO Suspends Russia’s Membership by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek PM Visits Dumfries House, Discusses Tatoi Revamp Plans by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently visited the Dumfries House estate in Scotland on the invitation of Charles, Prince of Wales, to discuss plans for the re-development of the former … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Municipality Partners with Panteion University to Boost Greek Capital’s Attractiveness by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 Athens Municipality has joined forces with Panteion University to boost the quality of life in the Greek capital and promote the city as an attractive tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Rigas Hotel Invites Digital Nomads to Work from Skopelos Island by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 The Rigas Hotel on Skopelos is inviting digital nomads to choose the Greek island of the Sporades group as a remote working base. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Elivi Skiathos Promises Guests Exciting New Experiences for 2022 Season by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 The Elivi Skiathos resort is inviting travelers to discover the island of Skiathos through outdoor activities including hiking, cycling and diving. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Botrini’s Santorini’ Restaurant Opening at Katikies Hotel by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 “Botrini’s Santorini”, the newly established restaurant of Michelin-starred Chef Ettore Botrini and Katikies hotel group is ready to open its doors on May 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alkyon Hotel Skiathos Ready to Open on May 1 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 The Alkyon Hotel Skiathos has completed the first phase of its 2.7-million-euro renovation project and is ready to welcome its first guests to the island of Skiathos on May 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail