Awards ITB Berlin 2024: Greek Hotels Applauded at ‘TUI Global Hotel Awards’ by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 Greek hotels were among the winners at the annual TUI Global Hotel Awards ceremony held on the eve of ITB Berlin 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Slam Culture Ministry’s Music Quota Requirement by Maria Paravantes 5 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 5 March 2024 Greek hoteliers are up in arms over a Culture Ministry bill that requires hotels to play a minimum of 45% Greek songs and music in public areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Teams Up with Thessaloniki Film Festival by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry has partnered with the Thessaloniki Film Festival to promote tourism and Greek culture through joint initiatives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurowings and AEGEAN Partner to Boost Travel Between Germany and Greece by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 Eurowings and AEGEAN have partnered to market codeshare flights, aiming to boost leisure and business travel between Greece and Germany by offering enhanced customer options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greece Ready for ITB Berlin 2024 Tourism and Travel Expo by Nikos Krinis 4 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 4 March 2024 For three days, Greece will exhibit its tourism offerings at the ITB Berlin in Germany, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special ITB Berlin 2024: WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Surpasses 1,700 Properties by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 The WTTC’s global initiative helping hoteliers on their first steps to improve their sustainability ratings, has reached a significant milestone with over 1,700 hotels verified across 70 countries worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Culture Ministry Tables Greek Music Quota Bill for Airports, Ports, Hotels by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 A bill that requires hotels, casinos, ports and airports in Greece to play a minimum of 45% Greek music is open for public consultation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Taps into Wine Tourism as New Sustainable Segment by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is prioritizing the development of wine tourism as part of its strategy to tap into sustainable options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Zeus International Sweeps ‘Greek Hotel of the Year 2024’ Awards with 15 Wins by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 Zeus International Hotels & Resorts, a leading Greek hotel management company, scooped 15 awards for seven of its city hotels and resorts at the Greek Hotel of the Year 2024 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Neptune Luxury Resort Gets HolidayCheck 2024 Award, Travelife Gold Certification by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 Neptune Luxury Resort was honored with the HolidayCheck 2024 Award and saw the renewal of its Travelife Gold Certification seal, reaffirming its commitment to excellence and sustainable practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Teams Up with ‘Queer Destinations’, Aims to Be Hotspot for LGBTQ+ Travelers by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2024 Aiming to spread the word that Greece it is a LGBTQ-friendly country for travelers, the Tourism Ministry teamed up with Queer Destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Lawmakers Take Action to Protect Public Beach Access by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2024 For the first time, Greece will introduce steep fines for obstructing access to public beaches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Stricter EU Rules for Airbnb-style Rentals to Ensure Transparency, Affordable Housing by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 EU lawmakers agreed to a set of rules that aim to protect consumers from fraudulent short-term rental offers and promote transparency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Works Begin on New Electra Hotels & Resorts Thessaloniki Project by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 Works on new 5-star hotel project by Electra Hotels & Resorts began in Thessaloniki as part of company plans to boost its presence there. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Sani/Ikos Group Receives Two ‘Best Hotel to Work In’ Gold Distinctions by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 The Sani/Ikos Group received a double Gold distinction for its resorts, Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts, which were both recognized in the new category of “Best Hotel to Work in” … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Adventure Europe: ETOA Launches New B2B Event for ‘Off the Beaten Track’ Experiences by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 ETOA – the European tourism association and The Adventure Connection have launched a new B2B networking event for travel experiences in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates Set to Make Strong Showing at ITB Berlin 2024 Tourism Expo by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 Emirates will return to ITB Berlin with a new stand to showcase its latest signature products and forge new strategic partnerships to promote travel to and from Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens-Attica Hoteliers See Positive Signs for Year Ahead by GTP editing team 29 February 2024 by GTP editing team 29 February 2024 January occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased by 3.1% over a year ago giving hoteliers reason to be optimistic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Study: Investments in Culture Support Tourism, Boost Greek Economy by Maria Paravantes 29 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 29 February 2024 For every one euro spent on culture in Greece, 3.44 euros return to the state supporting tourism and the economy, found a study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hotels Among TUI’s Top 100 in Global Portfolio by GTP editing team 29 February 2024 by GTP editing team 29 February 2024 Ahead of the annual TUI Global Hotel Awards at ITB Berlin, TUI announced the Top 100 best hotels in its global portfolio with the list including 19 in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail