Covid-19 Government measures Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months by GTP editing team 9 December 2021 by GTP editing team 9 December 2021 Greece has shortened the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Seamen Announce 48-hour Strike, No Ferries December 10-11 by GTP editing team 9 December 2021 by GTP editing team 9 December 2021 Ferries in Greece will remain docked for 48 hours from Friday, December 10, due to strike action announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ Highlights Greece as Ski Destination by GTP editing team 9 December 2021 by GTP editing team 9 December 2021 Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ highlights Greece as an ideal destination for winter sports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Minister Welcomes ECOFIN Update on VAT Rules by GTP editing team 8 December 2021 by GTP editing team 8 December 2021 EU finance ministers have decided to update value-added tax rules, which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy UNWTO Calls Against Blanket Travel Restrictions by GTP editing team 8 December 2021 by GTP editing team 8 December 2021 Following the emerge of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the UNWTO is reminding countries that the imposition of blanket restrictions on travel is discriminatory. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens–Attica Hoteliers Reelect Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits as President by GTP editing team 8 December 2021 by GTP editing team 8 December 2021 Greek hotelier Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits has been reelected president of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ELSTAT: Greece Economy Bounces Back in Q3 Driven by Tourism by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 Strong tourism performance helped Greece’s economy rebound in the third quarter of the year despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, says ELSTAT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Poll: Greece Among Top 10 European Destinations for Source Markets by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 Greece is in the top 10 European destinations of choice for travelers coming from key source markets, an INSETE study found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Aims to Launch Tourism Business Accessibility Label by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 Greece is pushing ahead with actions that will make tourist destinations and beaches accessible to disabled travelers, announcing a new certification for enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments EY: Recovery Funding to Advance Greece Investor Activity by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 Dozens of projects are up for EU funding approval establishing Greece as key investor destination, according to Greek Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece to Receive Parthenon Frieze Fragment from Italy by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 by GTP editing team 7 December 2021 A fragment of the Parthenon frieze will be returned to Greece from a museum collection in Italy, under a long-term loan agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Acropolis to be Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors as of June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 December 2021 by GTP editing team 6 December 2021 The Acropolis and its monuments will become accessible to visually impaired individuals as of June, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Awards Pope Francis with Gold Medal of Honor by GTP editing team 6 December 2021 by GTP editing team 6 December 2021 The Municipality of Athens recently honored Pope Francis with the city’s Gold Medal of Honor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens has 11 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots for Residents, Visitors by GTP editing team 6 December 2021 by GTP editing team 6 December 2021 The Municipality of Athens is offering residents and visitors free wireless Internet access in 11 city locations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greek Tourism, Shipping Ministries Working Towards a Sustainable Cruise Model by GTP editing team 3 December 2021 by GTP editing team 3 December 2021 The Greek ministries of tourism and shipping have agreed to coordinate actions to achieve a sustainable cruise tourism development strategy for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Named Best Tourism Destination at US Tested Reader Survey Awards 2021 by GTP editing team 3 December 2021 by GTP editing team 3 December 2021 Greece has been announced Best Tourism Destination for 2021 at the Tested Reader Survey Awards, organized for the 18th year by Global Traveler magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece will Show Zagori, Karpenisi and More Winter Hotspots in New Campaign by GTP editing team 2 December 2021 by GTP editing team 2 December 2021 Greece is getting ready to launch a tourism campaign that will shine the spotlight on a number of destinations ideal for winter holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Announces Covid Rules for Entry to Christmas Theme Parks by GTP editing team 2 December 2021 by GTP editing team 2 December 2021 The Greek Health Ministry announced rules for the operation of Christmas theme parks, after confirming the country’s first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Tourism Should Be Accessible for All, Says GNTO President by GTP editing team 2 December 2021 by GTP editing team 2 December 2021 Accessible tourism is a right and should be a given, GNTO President Angela Gerekou said during the recent “Tourism for All” conference held in Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Enters Transport Deal with Russia by GTP editing team 1 December 2021 by GTP editing team 1 December 2021 Greece and Russia will cooperate in the field of transport through the exchange of knowhow and actions in road, rail, air and marine transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail