Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: No Cancellations in Tourist Bookings to Greece for 2022 Season by Nikos Krinis 4 April 2022 by Nikos Krinis 4 April 2022 Greece has not recorded cancellations for vacations this season but new bookings have stopped at the moment due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Ready to Welcome TUI Flights and Cruises to Crete by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 Greece is ready to welcome visitors as the tourism season kicks off earlier this year, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during the naming ceremony of a TUI aircraft on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy South Aegean Region Greece’s Tourism Champ in 2021 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 One in four travelers chose to holiday on one of the South Aegean islands placing the region in the lead in terms of Greece’s arrivals, overnight stays and revenues in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: CDC Lifts All Cruise Travel Warnings by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently dropped all warnings for cruise travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Culture Ministry has Plans to Boost Promotion of Ioannina Castle by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a strategic plan to restore and promote the landmark Ioannina castle in Western Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Keeps Covid-19 Measures in Place, Considers 4th Vaccine Shot by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 Greece’s health authorities announced that Covid-19 measures will remain as they are in the country until the end of April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fresh Support for Tourism Businesses in Fire-hit Northern Evia by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 The Greek government has announced a new measure that reduces leasing charges imposed on tourism and F&B enterprises of Northern Evia for use of seashore and beach areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov April 6 Strike in Greece to Affect Flights, Ferry Services by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 Airline flights and ferry services in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday, April 6, due to a 24-hour nationwide strike called by private and public sector worker unions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards GNTO Scandinavia Branch Named ‘Best Foreign Tourist Office’ in Norway by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization’s branch in Scandinavia has been named Norway’s Best Foreign Tourism Office for 2021 at the Grand Travel Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Sets Sustainable Goals for Tomorrow’s Tourism by Maria Paravantes 31 March 2022 by Maria Paravantes 31 March 2022 Sustainable practices and infrastructure are keys for Greece to move successfully into the future providing tourism services of the highest quality, according to Greek tourism bodies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Upgrade Works on Greece’s Patra – Pyrgos Highway Kick Off by GTP editing team 31 March 2022 by GTP editing team 31 March 2022 After a series of long delays, the 75km Patra – Pyrgos highway in Greece is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 or early 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurowings: Flights to Crete, Rhodes and Mykonos from Stockholm for Summer 2022 by GTP editing team 31 March 2022 by GTP editing team 31 March 2022 Eurowings will fly to the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes and Mykonos from its new base in Stockholm for summer 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Initiate Mediterranean Region Cooperation in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Greece will aim to bring together Mediterranean countries for cooperation in tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias informed his Israeli counterpart Yoel Razvozov in Tel Aviv. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Updates Covid Pass Rules for Traveling Kids by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 The European Commission has updated a set of rules for traveling children as part of the EU Digital Covid Certificate system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and Bangladesh Sign Bilateral Agreement to Boost Cooperation in Culture by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Greece and Bangladesh have agreed to boost cooperation in the fields of culture and education. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Explores Blockchain Technology for Tourism Safety by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 Blockchain technology can ensure safety and transparency in tourism, according to Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens Epidaurus Festival Announces Program for 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 by GTP editing team 30 March 2022 The Athens Epidaurus Festival has unveiled its summer 2022 events program that will feature some 70 productions and 2,000 performers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Lays Out Plan for Winter Tourism Development by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 The Greek government, recognizing the enormous potential of winter tourism, has plans for its further development, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Ready to Assess €8bn in Foreign Direct Investments by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 Eight billion euros in foreign direct investments (FDIs) in Greece are under assessment as part of the government’s drive to attract strategic investments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions IMTM 2022: Greece Sees Strong Tourism, Investment Interest from Israel by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 Greece is seeing a strong tourism and investment interest from the Israeli market, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said while at the IMTM 2022 trade show in Tel Aviv. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail