Event News Greece Sees Over €1 Billion from Exhibitions in 2022 by Nikos Krinis 15 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 15 February 2024 Exhibitions in Greece contributed 1.062 billion euros in revenues to the economy in 2022, an Oxford Economics study found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greece Mulls ‘Greek Cuisine’ Label to Promote Gastronomy Tourism by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 Greece’s tourism ministry is examining the creation of a new label to be granted to local restaurants serving authentic Greek cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister: Greece Places Tourism at Center of its Growth Model by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 Greece aims to work with other countries, address shared challenges, and explore new prospects and synergies in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ioannina and Epirus Tourism Bodies Want Gov’t Support by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 Ioannina and Epirus tourism professionals are reiterating their call to the government to include the region in national promotional actions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Autohellas Hertz Presents Benefits of Flexible Leasing Program ‘FlexDrive’ by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 Autohellas Hertz has updated FlexDrive, its flexible leasing program that gives customers benefits and more flexibility with their transportation needs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air Europa has Sustainability at the Heart of its Strategic Plan by Nikos Krinis 15 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 15 February 2024 Air Europa is taking firm steps towards sustainability and is conducting specific actions to reduce its environmental impact, increase efficiency and strike a greater social balance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Set to Introduce its ‘Boutique Hotels’ to the World by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ “Boutique Hotel” certification program, now counting 200 units, is ready to introduce its certified members abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Greece Needs to Upgrade Infrastructure for Conference Tourism to Take Off by Maria Paravantes 14 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 14 February 2024 Greece needs to upgrade infrastructure to boost conference tourism which could generate as much as 1 billion euros in revenues annually. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Gulf Air to Launch Flights to Rhodes from Bahrain in June by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 Starting from June to September, Gulf Air is including the new Bahrain-Rhodes route in its schedule, while also resuming flights to Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Aims to Attract Tourism from the ‘Vast’ Indian Market by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 Greece is aiming to reach out to the Indian market hoping to reignite interest and boost tourist flows between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Visits to the Acropolis in Athens Generate €60 Million in 2023 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 Visits to the Acropolis in Athens in 2023 generated 60 million euros in revenues, according to the Greek Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Island Tinos to Welcome its First Luxury Hotel in May by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 The Odera Tinos hotel will open its doors this May, aiming to redefine the landscape of hospitality on the Greek island of Tinos by adding a “touch” of luxury and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to Expand Global Portfolio by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World have signed an exclusive partnership aimed to elevate the hospitality experience of travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Holds Talks with Tripadvisor on Tourism Collaboration by Nikos Krinis 13 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 13 February 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry discussed the possibility of collaborating with Tripadvisor to promote Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Seeks to Bolster Ties with US, Canada by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 Greece – US cooperation in tourism topped Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni’s agenda during her visit to New York last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Korean Air Gets Approval from European Commission on Asiana Merger by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 The European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air, subject to conditions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Temporarily Adds Daily Flights Between Athens and Kythira by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 AEGEAN has temporarily added additional flights between Athens and the Greek island of Kythira, due to recent operational difficulties of the shore connection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Riyadh Air Moves Towards First Flight in 2025 with Sabre Travel Technology by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 Sabre Corporation is one of the technical suppliers to power Riyadh Air towards its maiden flight in 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands by Maria Paravantes 12 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 12 February 2024 Greece’s PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Greece’s New Short-term Rental Regulation Unclear for Property Owners by Asimina Doumani 12 February 2024 by Asimina Doumani 12 February 2024 Certain sections of Greece’s new regulation on short-term rental activity are “unclear”, according to property owners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail