Destinations news GNTO Looks to Promote Religious Tourism with Holy Archdiocese of Athens by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 The Greek tourism board is intensifying its efforts to promote religious tourism in Greece through enhanced collaboration with the Holy Archdiocese of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Set for Public Transport Overhaul this November by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 With the metro opening to the public, alongside new bus routes and the introduction of electric buses, Thessaloniki is set to undergo a major transformation in its public transportation system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Piraeus to Host 21st CEUCO Conference and Highlight its Gastronomy Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 The Municipality of Piraeus in November will showcase the city’s gastronomy tourism potential as the host of CEUCO’s 21st European Conference of Gastronomy and Enology. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Nisyros Geo Festival Promotes UNESCO Geopark Inclusion by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 The 2nd Geo Festival Nisyros is highlighting the island’s unique cultural heritage, gastronomy and ecological significance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Korean Air to Order Up to 50 Widebody Boeing Aircraft by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 Korean Air intends to purchase up to 50 of Boeing’s highly fuel-efficient widebody airplanes, including 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s with options for 10 more of the largest 787 Dreamliner … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Wins Case Against Booking.com in Delaware Court Ruling by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 A US court has ruled that Booking.com had violated the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, causing loss to low-cost airline Ryanair. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Top Markets Analysis Market Analysis I: Athens Airport’s Top Markets – UNITED STATES by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 Welcome to GTP Headlines’ weekly feature, spotlighting the top 10 markets of Greece’s largest gateway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Minister Works Closely with Local Authorities on Crete by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to position Rethymno, Crete, as a leading sustainable tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Ports Rafina, Lavrio, Corfu, Kavala to Get Shore-to-Ship Technology by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 Four ports in Greece have been selected to receive EU funding for shore-to-ship technology, also known as “cold ironing”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Minister: Greece Not Severely Affected by Microsoft Outage by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 Greek Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou explains why the impact of Friday’s massive global IT outage was relatively isolated in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mega Investment on Kythnos Gets Green Light from Greek Culture Ministry by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The former iconic Xenia Hotel on Kythnos will be transformed into the “Genesis of the Royal Baths of Kythnos” following a complete revamp. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ioannina Castle Developing into Culture Park Accessible to All by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 As the Castle of Ioannina is being transformed into a Culture Park, a new project will enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals and those with mobility issues. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rethymno Aims to Become Premier Cycling Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The Municipality of Rethymno on Crete is focusing on developing cycling tourism to promote alternative, sustainable forms of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Microsoft Outage Disrupts Air Travel Worldwide- Updates by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The Microsoft outage has severely disrupted the online systems of airports and airlines, causing significant difficulties in flight operations and communication. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Heritage Hill Hotel: New Zale Rooftop Restaurant Elevates Athens’ Dining Experience by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The Heritage Hill Hotel’s brand new Zale Rooftop Restaurant & Bar invites its guests and visitors in Athens to taste the finest Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Dance Days Festival to ‘Shake’ Chania, Crete, in July by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The 14th International Contemporary Dance Festival will run until July 31 in Chania, hosting performances, workshops and events for all ages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Greek Airports in Jan-June: 11.4% Rise in Passenger Traffic, 7.8% Increase in Flights by Nikos Krinis 18 July 2024 by Nikos Krinis 18 July 2024 Passenger traffic and aircraft movements through all of Greece’s airports serving commercial flights increased in January-June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ECTAA Releases ‘Manifesto’ to Unlock Europe’s Travel Potential by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 In it’s “Manifesto 2024-2029”, ECTAA calls upon the EU to provide regulatory support to enhance the travel sector’s resilience, promote innovation, and ensure sustainability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourist Guides Thank Government for Protecting their Profession by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 Greece’s new tourism law includes provisions to protect the profession of tourist guides, incorporating proposals from the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) about defining the profession. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aria Hotels Installs First Electric Car Charging Station on Kimolos by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 The Milaki Hotel on Kimolos has installed a charging station for electric cars, aiming to improve the overall guest experience on the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail