Air Travel Jet2 Extends Summer 2026 season to Kalamata and Chania by GTP editing team 23 January 2025 by GTP editing team 23 January 2025 Jet2 is increasing flights to Kalamata and Chania for summer 2026, responding to high demand for early summer sunshine in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news MATKA 2025: Halkidiki Steps Up Efforts to Increase Arrivals from Finland by GTP editing team 23 January 2025 by GTP editing team 23 January 2025 The Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) boosts efforts to increase the number of Finnish traveler arrivals at MATKA 2025 tourism exhibition in Helsinki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Soars into Europe’s Top 10 for Flight Volume in 2024 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 Athens Airport ranks among the top 10 airports in Europe for commercial flights in 2024, according to Eurostat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greece to Move Forward with €2bn Investment in Maritime Transport, Island Policy by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 Greece is set to invest 2 billion euros in maritime transport and island policy with a focus on the green transition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Sees 25% Increase in Bookings from Austrian Market for Summer 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 Bookings from Austria to Greece for the upcoming summer season have risen by 25%, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Three Greek Islands Named Among Top Budget-friendly Picks for Brits in 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 Zakynthos, Corfu and Kalymnos are among the most affordable holiday destinations for British travelers in summer 2025, according to a report by Which? Travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise New Ports and Overtourism to Take Center Stage at Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 Destination sustainability will take center stage at the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) in May in Heraklion, Crete, organized by Posidonia Exhibitions S.A.. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sani Resort Unveils 2025 Campaign Focused on Sustainability and Natural Wonders by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 Sani Resort’s new global campaign showcases the three natural worlds making Sani a destination of unique natural beauty and experiences: captivating shoreline, lush pine forest and thriving wetlands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Zela Aviation Marks Third Year of Strategic Partnership with Sitia Airport by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 Zela Aviation will extend its successful partnership with Sitia Airport in Crete into 2025, marking three years of collaboration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites New Sales Kiosk at Acropolis Archaeological Site Nears Completion by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 by GTP editing team 22 January 2025 The construction of a new sales kiosk at the Acropolis archaeological site is nearing completion, according to the Greek Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats International Tourism Recovers Pre-Covid-19 Levels in 2024 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 Global tourism returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, with 1.4 billion international arrivals recorded worldwide, marking a 99% recovery from 2019, according to UN Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Government Eyes EU Funding to Improve Remote Island Ferry Connections by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 Greece is seeking EU funding of up to 400 million euros to enhance coastal ferry connections, particularly on remote island lines, also referred to as “barren routes”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Brings First Mövenpick Resort to Greece by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 Accor is introducing the Mövenpick brand to Greece with the Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota, set to open in spring 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news OAKA: €11.5M Tender Announced for Athens’ Olympic Center Upgrade Project by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 A tender for upgrading the surrounding area of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA), the main venue of the 2004 Olympics, is now open. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ITA Airways Officially Enters into the Lufthansa Group by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 ITA Airways has officially joined the Lufthansa Group, marking a significant milestone for both the airline and Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Scoot Launches Direct Flights from Vienna to Singapore by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 Scoot has launched direct flight services from Vienna to Singapore, offering travelers accessibility to even more destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens Half Marathon Returns on March 9 with Redesigned Routes by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 by GTP editing team 21 January 2025 The 13th Athens Half Marathon will take place on March 9, featuring redesigned routes that pass by 40 iconic landmarks of the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece to Enforce New Rules for Short-term Rentals Starting October 1 by GTP editing team 20 January 2025 by GTP editing team 20 January 2025 As of October 1, 2025, new specifications for short-term rental properties in Greece will take effect, according to a new law. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor to Debut Luxury ‘Emblems Collection’ Brand in Greece with Elatos Resort by GTP editing team 20 January 2025 by GTP editing team 20 January 2025 Elatos Resort, part of Lampsa Hellenic Hotels S.A., will be the first property in Greece to join the prestigious “Emblems Collection” brand of Accor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece and Bulgaria Strengthen Connectivity with Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Collaboration by GTP editing team 20 January 2025 by GTP editing team 20 January 2025 Greece and Bulgaria have focused on developing key European corridors that facilitate the seamless movement of goods, services, and people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail