Air Travel IATA: Global Passenger Demand Continues Upward Trend in April by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 Passenger demand continued its upward trend in April increasing by 11% over the same month a year ago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sustainable Tourism Products Key for Corfu’s Tourism Future by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni visited Corfu on her tour of the Ionian Islands where she highlighted the importance of new sustainable tourism products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2024 Venue Bustling with High Exhibitor Demand by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 The largest shipping exhibition in the world kicks off on Monday, June 3, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo Center. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Study: Athens Among World’s 20 Most Inspiring Cultural Cities by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 Athens secured the 16th spot among the top 20 cities worldwide for cultural enthusiasts, owing to its cultural legacy and a count of 495 historical landmarks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Europa Nostra 2024: Greek Travelling Workshop ‘Boulouki’ Wins European Heritage Award by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 “Boulouki”, a Greek non-profit organization dedicated to preserving traditional Greek buildings is one of the 2024 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Museum of Cretan Folklore Opens its Doors in Heraklion by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 The Museum of Cretan Folklore of Spyros and Eliana Kokotos has opened its doors in the village of Daphnes in Heraklion, showcasing Cretan history and traditions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hoteliers: Greece Suffers from Lack of Infrastructure not Overtourism by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2024 by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2024 Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the government to improve infrastructure and to formulate a 10-year strategy to keep the country’s tourism product competitive. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece May Consider Rental Day Cap to Regulate Airbnb Activity by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 The Greek government is mulling the introduction of tax incentives for those offering properties for long-term rental. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister: Telemedicine Can Contribute to Tourism Development by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 Telemedicine services can ensure remote Greek destinations attract tourists who seek to combine health with leisure for their vacation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Delta: Athens Among 2024 Most-searched Summer Destinations by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 The city of Athens in Greece is one of the top 10 cities on the minds of Delta Air Lines’ customers for travel this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aria Hotels is Building Vertiports to Offer ‘Air Taxi’ Services by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 Aria Hotels will build and operate four vertiports in Greece to support the uptake of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, an efficient and eco-friendly travel option. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SKY express Looks to Extend Greece’s Tourist Season and Reduce Seasonality by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 In an effort to extend the tourist season in Greece, SKY express will maintain two weekly direct flights from Paris to Heraklion until the end of November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel GNTO Throws Festive Bash for Inaugural Athens-Chicago Flight Passengers by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 To celebrate United Airlines’ inaugural Chicago-Athens flight, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) hosted a lively event at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Infrastructure Upgrades Crucial for Santorini Tourism Future by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Santorini tourism stakeholders are calling for infrastructure needs and solutions that will ensure safety and a better standard of living for residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Counts 625 Blue Flag Beaches, Ranks 2nd in the World by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Greece is second in the world on the 2024 Blue Flag quality award list with 625 beaches boasting the prestigious eco-label. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens – Attica Hoteliers Join Collective Effort to Reduce Food Waste by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Hoteliers in Athens and Attica team up with Boroume and TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas to raise awareness about ways to reduce food waste at hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Princess Kako in Athens for 2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Athens welcomed Princess Kako of Akishino for the 125th anniversary of Greek-Japan relations and the 2024 Greece – Japan Year of Culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Loutraki Tourism Organization Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 The Loutraki Tourism Organization has announced its new Board of Directors following an election process conducted among its members. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Acropolis Museum Hosts Robert McCabe’s Photos of Post-war Greece by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 The Acropolis Museum has opened an exhibition of photographs by American photographer Robert McCabe, spotlighting the history of post-war Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Navarino’s Mandarin Oriental Hosts Summer 2024 Events with Michelin Chefs and Mixologists by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino this summer will present exclusive culinary events, highlighting Greek and international gastronomy, alongside wine and mixology experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail