Air Travel Study: Samos Best Performing Airport, Heraklion Still Needs Work by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 The airport of Samos was ranked the best by travelers visiting Greece in 2023 and Heraklion Airport the worst. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Short-term Rental Managers Seek Meeting with Athens Mayor to Discuss Taxation by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Short-term rentals managers are calling on the mayor of Athens to arrange a meeting to discuss ways of cooperation and taxation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Transport Ministry: Greece Prioritizes Railway Infrastructure Projects by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Works are underway in Loutraki and Rio as part of Greek railway restructuring efforts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UK Travellers Lead the World in Early 2025 Holiday Bookings by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Travelers from the UK are leading the global trend by planning their 2025 travel schedules earlier than travelers from any other country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SKY express Flies to Greek and European Destinations with Brand New Aircraft by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Greek carrier SKY express has strengthened its fleet by 17% and now flies to Greek and European destinations with brand new aircraft. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athenaeum Hotels Group Opening New 5-Star Hotel in Athens by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Greek hospitality group Athenaeum Hotels has announced the addition of a new luxury 5-star hotel to its portfolio of properties in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries May 1: Greece Labor Day Strikes to Halt Public Transport, Ferries by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 Ferry and public transportation strikes have been announced for the May 1 Labor Day holiday in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality New Hotel Star Rating System Unveiled in Europe by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 A revised set of criteria for the star classification of hotels in Europe is scheduled to take effect in January 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Subsidize Holidays for 107,204 People This Year by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 A total of 107,204 people will be going on holiday this year subsidized by the Greek state with up to 400 euros as part of the “Tourism for All” program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Expects 30m Arrivals in 2024, Revises Revenue Forecast Upward by Maria Paravantes 26 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 26 April 2024 Athens Airport’s CEO adjusted initial revenue projections upward in light of positive Q1 data, forecasting arrivals to reach 30 million in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister and Ambassador for Singapore Talk Investments by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 Greece’s attractiveness as an ideal destination for high-quality investments in the hotel sector was on the agenda of a meeting between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the Ambassador for Singapore … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Bournemouth Airport: Rhodes Among Top 5 Performing Destinations for Summer 2025 Travel by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 The Greek island of Rhodes is among Jet2’s top five performing destinations from Bournemouth Airport for travel in summer 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoas 2024: Crete’s Creta Maris Resort Holds Earthquake Drill by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 The Creta Maris Resort conducted its 12th annual evacuation drill as a part of “Minoas 2024”, the biggest evacuation exercise ever to be held on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Special Easter Menu, Gifts at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 The Hotel Grande Bretagne is preparing to offer Easter experiences to its guests, visitors and residents of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2024 Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HOTREC: Hospitality Representatives Agree on Policy Priorities Ahead of European Elections by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 Europe’s hospitality representatives are concerned about acute labor and skills shortages, uncertain digital rules and a changing political climate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Travel Capacity Hits a High as Greek Easter Holiday Rush Begins by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 Air ticket bookings show a strong demand by Greeks for domestic and international travel for Orthodox Easter and May Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Launches Contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System on Athens Airport Express Buses by Asimina Doumani 25 April 2024 by Asimina Doumani 25 April 2024 A new contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System is now available for passengers riding the express buses to Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO: Trips by Cypriots to Greece Up by 9% in January-March by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 The number of trips from Cyprus to Greece in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 9%, compared to the same period last year, according to the Statistical Service of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Acropolis Museum Exhibition: The Parthenon and Byron by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 On the occasion of 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, the Acropolis Museum honors his memory with a symbolic exhibition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail