Land Transportation Greek Taxi Drivers to Strike on Monday Over New Tax Bill by GTP editing team 7 September 2024 by GTP editing team 7 September 2024 Greek taxi drivers are set to strike for 24 hours, in protest of new tax regulations recently approved by the government. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Learning from New York: How Restricting Short-Term Rentals Did Not Lower Housing Costs by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 Airbnb is urging New York to amend Local Law 18 (LL18), based on data collected one year after its implementation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: European Tourism Needs Enhanced Resilience Amid Growing Crisis Risks by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 The ETC highlights the increasing severity of crises impacting the tourism industry, emphasizing the need for heightened preparedness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Green Ferry Transition Tops Greek Maritime Ministry’s Agenda by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 The Greek Maritime Ministry is spearheading the sustainable renewal of the national ferry fleet by launching a study that fosters collaboration between public and private entities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Aviation Systems Upgraded with Advanced Communication Technology by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 Greece’s aviation systems are undergoing upgrades with new Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunication systems. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Hellinikon’s Integrated Resort Complex Receives Environmental Study Approval by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 by GTP editing team 6 September 2024 The environmental study of the Integrated Resort Complex (IRC) in Hellinikon has been approved by the Greek Ministry for the Environment and Energy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek PM to Announce New Measures for Short-Term Rentals Amid TIF Speech by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce new measures to further regulate the short-term rental market at the 88th TIF in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Federation Submits New Collective Labor Agreement with Wage Increase for F&B Workers by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 A new collective labor agreement for Greece’s F&B sector has been submitted to the Greek Labor Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greece’s Maritime Ministry Introduces Stricter Safety Protocols for Ports and Ferries by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs has reinforced safety measures at Greek ports a year after a tragic incident at the port of Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: US Remains World’s Most Powerful Travel & Tourism Market by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 The US is the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Aviation Innovation and Challenges Dominate World Safety and Operations Conference by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 by GTP editing team 5 September 2024 The 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) by IATA will focus on growing operational issues and other challenges of the aviation industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Tourism Agenda has Marina Network Development Among Key Priorities by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 Expanding Greece’s marina network is an essential part of the government’s strategy to boost tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kefalogianni Outlines Strategic Plans for Greek Tourism at SETE Meeting by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 Greece’s tourism minister briefed sector professionals on key issues, including the cruise sector and short-term rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Dimitris Fragakis Appointed Chairman of ‘New Metropolitan Attica’ Development Organization by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 Attica Region Governor Nikos Hardalias appointed Dimitris Fragakis as chairman of the “New Metropolitan Attica” regional development organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Headline WTTC Global Summit by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has named 68th US Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news KOUZINA 2024 Festival Honors Florina’s Gastronomy in Three-day Event by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 The KOUZINA 2024 festival will highlight Florina’s gastronomy with a three-day program featuring local recipes and cultural events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece’s Cruise Industry Set for Record-breaking Years in 2024 and 2025 by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 Greece’s cruise industry is on track to surpass 7 million passengers this year, according to Greece’s union of cruise ship owners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Attica Wildfire Victims Receive Initial Financial Aid from Greek Government by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 The Greek government has provided initial financial assistance to homeowners and businesses affected by the August wildfires in Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Pledges €3 Billion for Recovery and New Projects in Flood-hit Thessaly by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 During his visit to the flood-hit Region of Thessaly, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that over €3 billion will be allocated for support, restoration, and infrastructure projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Concession Agreement Signed for Development of Pylos Marina in Southern Peloponnese by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 by GTP editing team 3 September 2024 A long-awaited project set to elevate southern Peloponnese on the Mediterranean tourism and yachting map has taken a significant step forward. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail