AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Totals 14 Million in First 6 Months of 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 The increase in passenger traffic at Athens International Airport is maintaining double-digit growth rates, confirming expectations that Greek tourism will reach another record high this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Runs Extensive Ad Campaign in Metro Stations and on Buses in Paris by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 With the 2024 Olympic Games about to begin, colors of Olympic Medals were chosen for an ad campaign by Greece’s GNTO Office in France. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athletes from 33 Countries ‘Run with the Gods’ at Olympus Marathon 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 Sustainable tourism activities on Mount Olympus gained international attention through the 20th Olympus Marathon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens’ Iconic GB Roof Garden Restaurant Opens After Revamp by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 The GB Roof Garden restaurant reopened after an impressive renovation, inviting guests into a world of fine dining and luxury. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Navarino: All-Star Legend Dominique Wilkins Attends NBA Basketball School by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 Costa Navarino welcomed the nine-time NBA All-Star player Dominique Wilkins at its NBA Basketball School summer program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Looking to Set Limits on the Number of Airbnbs in Certain Destinations by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Greece’s newly proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism sets limits to the number of properties that can be listed for short-term rental. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: 34% of European Travelers to Avoid Destinations with Extreme Temperatures by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Extreme weather is a significant concern for Europeans eager to travel in the next months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Airlines filled 83.4% of their seats in May, a record for the month, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Marinas: New Draft Tourism Law Introduces Provisions for Floating Docks by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Floating docks will enhance the berthing capacity of Greek marinas, solving unfulfilled demand problems, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Showcase its Culture in Japan this September by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 The best of Greek tourism will be showcased in Tokyo at one of the world’s largest annual travel festivals, the “Tourism EXPO Japan”, this September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Leonardo Hotels Adds SEAFOS Luxury Resort in Nafplio to ‘Limited Edition’ Portfolio by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Leonardo Hotels, part of the Fattal Hotel Group, recently launched the Leonardo Limited Edition brand in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens’ Best Features Highlighted in French Magazine ‘Destination’ by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Renowned travel editor Pierre Gros unfolds Attica’s cultural heritage, vibrant neighborhoods, and diverse gastronomy in a 135-page tribute. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Adds 4 More Elements to its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Greece’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage has been enhanced with four new entries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Experience Summer Luxury at the Grand Serai Hotel in Ioannina by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 The 5-star Deluxe Grand Serai Congress & Spa promises to offer summer experiences combined with exceptional and unparalleled hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Aegean Regatta 2024 Set to Sail in the Dodecanese in August by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 The 23rd Aegean Regatta sailing race will travel through the waters of Kalymnos, Nissyros, Chalki, Tilos and Rhodes during August 17 to 24. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greece Launches Public Consultation for New Special Spatial Framework for Tourism by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 Greece’s new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism divides the country into 5 categories and introduces new development guidelines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality HOTREC: Europe’s Hoteliers Call for Fairer OTA Practices by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 Europe’s hoteliers are calling for the proper implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to establish fair rules and ensure more balanced treatment by Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability ACI Europe: Athens Airport Wins Highly Commended Award for 2024 by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 Athens International Airport (AIA) was highly commended for excellence in ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards in the “25-40 million passengers” category. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Edelweiss Air Adds Two Direct Flights from Zurich to Skiathos by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 The Municipality of Skiathos has partnered with Edelweiss Air to boost the Greek island’s tourism appeal and strengthen its brand name in Switzerland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways: Schedule Changes Due to A220 Aircraft Delivery Delays by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 by GTP editing team 4 July 2024 Cyprus Airways has made adjustments to its flight schedule due to “unforeseen delays” in the delivery of its new Airbus A220 aircraft. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail