Laws, Regulations & Policy EU: International Students Must Apply for ETIAS Starting 2025 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 Starting in early 2025, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will become mandatory for certain travelers, including international students from visa-exempt countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport Greece Announces Third Phase of Runway Upgrades at Nine Regional Airports by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 Fraport Greece announced the commencement of the third phase of runway construction works at nine regional airports across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Growthfund and Peloponnese Authorities Plan Regional Development Projects by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 Discussions between regional and Growthfund officials focus on promoting tourist attractions and land development in the Region of Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete’s Chryssi Islet to Undergo Long-awaited Cleanup with €150,000 Funding by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 A decades-old goal is becoming a reality for the islet of Chryssi off Crete, with a major cleanup project set to remove solid waste, restore the environment, and enhance protection … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kalavryta Ski Center Infrastructure Upgrades Underway by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 The Kalavryta Ski Center’s comprehensive upgrading and modernization project has advanced to the next phase, with the commencement of construction on a new wastewater management facility. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kalamaki Beach Resort Elevates Greek Hospitality with Renovations and New Website by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 The Kalamaki Beach Resort in Corinthia has undergone renovations, enhancing its service level and enriching the overall Greek hospitality experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Discover the Magic of Greek Islands with ‘Cruise in Greece’ by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 by GTP editing team 6 August 2024 Cruise in Greece is showcasing the beauty of Agistri, Moni, and Aegina to visitors worldwide, offering carefully designed itineraries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality GBR Consulting: Greece Home to 39 International Hotel Chains by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Thirty-nine international hotel chains, independent of tour operators, are currently present in Greece, according to a recent report by analytics firm GBR Consulting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ambassadors Greece and UAE Discuss Tourism Investment Potential by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented tourism investment opportunities in Greece to the UAE Ambassador in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Launches Emergency Hotline for Citizens in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 The Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry has activated an emergency telephone number to provide consular assistance to Greek citizens regarding the situation in Lebanon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU to Reintroduce 100ml Liquid Rule at Europe’s Airports in September by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Changes to EU regulation restrict the use of new generation baggage scanners at Europe’s airports, something that ACI Europe says is a blow to major investments already made. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETUC Data Reveals 1.5m Greeks and Millions of Europeans Face ‘Holiday Poverty’ by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Approximately 40 million workers in the EU, including about 1.5 million Greeks, were unable to afford a week’s holiday away from home in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Wind Farms Threaten Tourism Development, Warns Peloponnese Hoteliers Head by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Large-scale wind turbines and fish farms can be detrimental to tourism destinations, warns Peloponnese Tourism Organization President Konstantinos Marinakos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek and Danish Operators Unite for Innovation in Seaplane Transport by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Hellenic Seaplanes and Nordic Seaplanes are set to enhance synergies and advance the seaplane flight market across Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Top Markets Analysis Market Analysis III: Athens Airport’s Top Markets – GERMANY by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 by GTP editing team 5 August 2024 Welcome to GTP Headlines’ weekly feature, spotlighting the top markets of Athens Airport. This week: Germany! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece to Announce Measures to Improve Cruise Port Management by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 The Greek government is expected to soon announce measures aimed at more efficient and effective management of the country’s cruise ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greece Steps Up Efforts to Address Ferry Ticket Pricing Violations by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs is actively monitoring ferry ticket prices to address and prevent profiteering in Greece’s passenger ship sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hoteliers Urge Improvements at Greece’s Land Border Crossing Points by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 Greek hoteliers are calling for upgrades at Greece’s land border crossing points to ease procedures and reduce delays for road tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Passenger Demand Grows Across All Regions in June by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 All regions showed strong growth for international passenger markets in June 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy AI Act: European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Law Takes Effect by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 The European Artificial Intelligence Act went into effect, requiring EU countries to designate national authorities to oversee its implementation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail