Greek Laws Proposed Law Could Allow Greek Municipalities to Increase Stayover Duty for Hotels and Airbnbs by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 A draft bill in Greece, if approved, will allow municipalities to increase a duty on hotels and short-term rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Warns Airlines to Avoid Israel and Lebanon Airspace by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 The European Commission and EASA advise airlines and passengers to avoid the airspaces of Lebanon and Israel due to escalating conflict. The recommendation is valid until October 31 and may … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Archaeological Sites Equipped with Emergency Medical Services, Says Culture Minister by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 Greece’s major archaeological sites are equipped to provide medical services in case of emergencies, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece and Georgia Forge Partnership with Mutual Driver’s License Agreement by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 Greece and Georgia have agreed to recognize each other’s drivers’ licenses, with the Greek government also offering know-how to support Georgia’s EU accession process. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens’ 3rd International Screenwriting Workshop Returns with New Features by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 The Athens Film Office will host its 3rd International Screenwriting Workshop from October 1 to 4, featuring 11 esteemed screenwriters from Greece and abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investment & infrastructure Growthfund: New Investment Fund in Greece to Support Green Transition, Digitalization by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 Growthfund, the national fund of Greece, has announced the establishment of a new dedicated fund aimed at investing in the country’s key economic sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Attica Competes for ‘Europe’s Most Desirable Region’ Title at 2024 Wanderlust Awards by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 The Region of Attica is a finalist in the running for the “Europe’s Most Desirable Region” title at the 2024 Wanderlust Reader Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skiathos to Enhance Infrastructure with Thessaly Support by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 Infrastructure on Skiathos will be enhanced to support tourism, following an upgrade in the municipality’s cooperation with the regional authority of Thessaly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture South Korea Backs Greece’s Call for Return of Parthenon Sculptures by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 South Korea’s culture minister has expressed his government’s full support for Greece’s request for the return of the Parthenon sculptures to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Season Extends into Autumn with Increased Airline Seat Capacity by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2024 An increase in seat capacity on incoming flights to Greece is observed for the autumn months, according to data by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review SETE: New METRON Initiative Takes a Self-Regulation Approach to Sustainable Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2024 A new self-regulation initiative by SETE aims to transition Greek tourism businesses toward sustainable practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Strengthens Ties with Japanese Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 Greece’s tourism minister held talks with the Japan Association of Travel Agents and discussed ways to boost tourism flows from Japan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek City Among Finalists for ‘2025 European Green Smart Tourism Pioneer’ Title by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 Nea Propontida, a sustainable destination in Halkidiki, is a finalist for the “2025 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism” title. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pelion Hoteliers Protest Suspension of Steam Train ‘Moutzouris’ Routes by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 Hoteliers in Pelion, Thessaly, are calling for the resumption of routes for ‘Moutzouris’, the historic steam train and popular tourism attraction. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Culture Ministry Looks to Boost Collaborations with Korean Museums by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 The Greek Culture Ministry is seeking to enhance collaborations between museums in Greece and Korea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece-Japan Tourism Talks Include Direct Flights and Investments by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Establishing direct flights is essential for strengthening tourism relations between Greece and Japan, according to Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO Sets Full Agenda to Woo Japanese Tourists to Greece by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 The GNTO will participate in Tourism Expo Japan 2024 with an agenda aimed at increasing tourist flows from the Japanese market to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Tourism Day 2024 to Focus on Peace by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 The theme for World Tourism Day 2024 is ‘Tourism and Peace’- a particularly timely topic given the current global climate of conflict and division. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greece Prioritizes Green Transition and Digitalization in Maritime Sector by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Green transition and digitalization are the two key pillars shaping the policies of the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Argentina’s Ambassador Discovers Tourism Potential of Peloponnese by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Peloponnese Governor Dimitris Ptohos and Argentina Ambassador to Greece Luis Alfredo Azpiazu explored ways to collaborate in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail