athens Athens Car-free Festival Attracts 15,000 Visitors to Over 20 Events by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 The Municipality of Athens marked International Car Free Day with a special 24-hour festival that attracted over 15,000 people to more than 20 events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture European Cultural Heritage Days 2024: Free Entry to Greek Museums and Sites by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Greece celebrates European Cultural Heritage Days this year with free admission during September 28-29 to state museums and archaeological sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pieria Events Promote Greek Alternative Tourism Experiences by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 The alternative tourism offerings of Pieria, Central Macedonia, will be highlighted through cultural, religious and gastronomy events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy German Travel Association Warns Greek Government Over New Tourism Fees by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 The Greek government’s new tourism measures have sparked a reaction from the German Travel Association (DRV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Invites Japanese Entrepreneurs to Invest in Greece by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 Greece’s investment opportunities were presented to Keidanren, Japan’s federation that includes its most influential companies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Aims to Launch Aviation Academy with University Partnerships by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) is exploring the establishment of an aviation academy in Greece, according to HCAA Governor Christos Tsitouras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards “mAiGreece” App Honored with Gold Distinction at 2024 Bite Awards by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 The “mAiGreece” travel app, which utilizes AI to assist tourists in Greece, won a gold award at the 2024 Bite Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Qatar Announce 2027 as ‘Year of Culture’ by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 Aiming to strengthen their collaboration and friendship, Greece and Qatar have officially declared 2027 as the “Greece-Qatar Year of Culture”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Welcomes New Children’s Playground in ‘Acropolis Garden’ by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 The previously abandoned “Acropolis Garden” in Athens has been transformed into a unique playground and recreation space. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Take Center Stage at WTM London 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) London has announced the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) as its Premier Partner in its 2024 exhibition this November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Granted €101.53 Million in Natural Disaster Relief from EU Solidarity Fund by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Greece will receive 101.53 million euros in EU funds for relief from floods caused by storm “Daniel” in September 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Shine at Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 in Tokyo by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will attend the inauguration of the Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 in Tokyo, where Greece has been announced as the honored country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Participates for First Time in G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Greece was invited for the first time to take part in a G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Volos: New Travel App Invites Visitors to Explore City’s Attractions by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 The new “i-Volos” app will provide residents and visitors with an effortless way to discover the city’s attractions at the touch of a button. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality HOTREC Questions EU Proposal to Extend Smoke-Free Regulations to Outdoor Areas by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 The EU is looking to extend smoke-free environments and HOTREC is asking for an impact assessment on the hospitality sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Partners with TikTok to Boost Tourism Promotion by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is partnering with TikTok to promote Greece through various activities, including advertising campaigns and the creation of original audiovisual content. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ABTA: UK Travelers Show Growing Confidence in Overseas Trips by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 UK citizens are currently more confident about traveling overseas than they were at this time last year, according to ABTA – The Travel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Governor Proposes ‘European Network of Regions’ for Sustainable Development by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias has proposed the establishment of a European Network of Regions, aimed at addressing key issues including sustainable waste management and the efficient operation of public transportation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Wherever Awards 2024: Greece Recognized as Top Family Destination by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 Greece shined as the best international and multigenerational family destination for American travelers at the Wherever Awards 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Celebrates Voluntary Return of 5th Century BC Crater from Italy by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 A 5th century BC crater, gifted in 1953 to Italian Prime Minister Alcide de Gasperi, has been returned to Greece by his grandson Paolo Kati de Gasperi. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail