Athens News ‘Ministry Park’ Project to Free Up Space in Athens for Public Housing by Maria Paravantes 27 October 2021 by Maria Paravantes 27 October 2021 The relocation of nine ministries from Athens’ center to a “ministry park” on Mt Hymettus is expected to create favorable conditions for public housing in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Marinas Association Elects New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 Stavros Katsikadis has been re-elected as president of the Greek Marinas Association (GMA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Minister Kikilias Talks Tourism With UAE Ambassador by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 The possibility of launching an air route connecting Dubai with Thessaloniki was discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and UAE Ambassador Sulaiman Hamed Salem Almazroui. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Pushes Ahead with Strong Tourism Plan for 2022 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 Looking to cover lost ground after two years of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, Greece has a dynamic plan that aims to attract more tourists in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Islands Lead Tourism Recovery at Home and in Europe by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 The Greek islands were the country’s first destinations and among the first in Europe to enter recovery phase after nearly two years of Covid-19, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece: Overtourism or Poor Management? What is the Real Problem of Popular Destinations? by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 October 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 October 2021 Greek tourism experts are questioning the existence of overtourism and think maybe poor destination management is the real reason behind the overcrowding at popular tourist hotspots. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins ‘Favorite Destination’ Title at UK Cruise Awards by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 Greece has once again been named “Favorite Cruise Destination” at the UK cruise industry’s Wave Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Tourism Needs Teamwork to Grow Further in 2022, Says Minister by GTP editing team 23 October 2021 by GTP editing team 23 October 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has called for teamwork among stakeholders in order for Greece’s tourism sector to see further growth in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov FinMin: Greece Sets Ambitious Targets for 2022 by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 Greece is on track for a strong economic recovery with the government’s policy focused on achieving sustainable and equitable growth, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Jordan Rekindling Tourism Ties by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 Jordan Tourism Board members and Greek tourism officials are exploring ways to restart tourist flows between the two countries in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Mayor: Athens Urban Regeneration Program Largest in Decades by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 Athens’ urban overhaul, which includes the redevelopment of central streets and parks, is the largest such program to take place in the Greek capital in the last decades, says the city’s mayor, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Elevate Greece: Almost 10% of Registered Startup Companies Are Active in Tourism by Eleftheria Pantziou 22 October 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 22 October 2021 Almost 10% of the companies registered in Elevate Greece, the official platform for the Greek startup ecosystem, are involved in the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece: September Hotel Occupancy Levels on Crete, Rhodes Reach 65% by GTP editing team 21 October 2021 by GTP editing team 21 October 2021 Tourists are still coming to Greece with September occupancy levels on the islands of Rhodes and Crete at 65 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Needs Plan to Address Climate Change Impact on Tourism by GTP editing team 21 October 2021 by GTP editing team 21 October 2021 Greece needs a 30-year adjustment plan to address climate change before it negatively impacts tourism and agriculture, says diaNEOsis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Hopes to Become Frontrunner in Sustainable Tourism by Maria Paravantes 21 October 2021 by Maria Paravantes 21 October 2021 Greece is aiming to become a leader in sustainable tourism development, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said at the 1st Athens ESG & Climate Crisis Summit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ancient Olympia Shows its Best Through New Promo Video by GTP editing team 21 October 2021 by GTP editing team 21 October 2021 The Municipality of Ancient Olympia in Greece has created a new video that promotes the areas history, beauty and sites of interest. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Tourism Plan to Focus on Sustainability by GTP editing team 20 October 2021 by GTP editing team 20 October 2021 The Greek government is looking into more sustainable tourism practices for Santorini in view of the island’s soaring popularity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Athens Needs a Metropolitan Conference Center to Boost Tourism Offering by GTP editing team 20 October 2021 by GTP editing team 20 October 2021 Greece’s tourism minister and PCOs agree that Athens needs a metropolitan conference center for its further tourism development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TCB’s New Website Shows the Way to Hold a Great Convention in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 20 October 2021 by GTP editing team 20 October 2021 The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) has upgraded its website to facilitate MICE tourism professionals and provide information on the city’s available services and venues. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Minister Calls on Greek Hoteliers to ‘Be Ready’ for Early Tourism Start in 2022 by GTP editing team 19 October 2021 by GTP editing team 19 October 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias is encouraging the country’s hoteliers to “be ready” to welcome tourists for the 2022 season as of March. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail