Destinations news ColorADD: Beaches in Pieria Now More Accessible to Color-Blind People by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Pieria’s regional unit has adopted the ColorADD code to assist color blind people at 13 beaches in the Katerini and Dion-Olympus municipalities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kea Island has New e-bike Scheme for Residents and Visitors by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 The Greek island of Kea is promoting eco-friendly transportation practices through a new public electric bicycle (e-bike) system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek National Tourism Organization Gets New Secretary General: Andreas Fiorentinos by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Andreas Fiorentinos has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Investigates €321.2 Million German Aid to Condor by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 The European Commission opened in-depth State aid investigation into 321.2-million-euro German measure to restructure Condor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu: Greece’s Asset Fund to Grant 25-Year Lease for Spilia Yacht Shelter by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has launched a tender for the development of the Spilia Yacht Shelter on Corfu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Culture Ministry: €50M for Renovations and Upgrades of Monuments on Dodecanese Islands by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 An additional 50 million euros has been secured for the renovation and maintenance of monuments on the Dodecanese islands, according to the Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Culture Ministry Declares 2025 the Year of Mikis Theodorakis by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 The Greek Ministry of Culture designated 2025 to honor the late composer Mikis Theodorakis, marking his 100th birth anniversary with a rich program of cultural events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens-Attica Hotels Achieve 75.5% Occupancy Rate in First Half of Year by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 The average occupancy rate for hotels in Athens and Attica reached 75.5% during January-June, up 3.5% from last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Bulgarian Journalists See the Best of Central Greece Region by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 by GTP editing team 26 July 2024 The Region of Central Greece introduced Evia and Viotia to journalists and travel bloggers from Bulgaria during a press trip. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Attica Region Allocates €48 Million to Boost Culture Tourism Appeal by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 The Region of Attica has approved up to 48 million euros to enhance its cultural offerings and attract visitors seeking unique tourism experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Smart Cities’ Initiative to Uplift 52 Municipalities in Greece by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 The Digital Transformation Program of Local Authorities in Greece will fund Smart Cities projects in 52 municipalities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Central Macedonia Unveils Signature Products at New York’s Summer Fancy Food Show by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 by GTP editing team 25 July 2024 The Region of Central Macedonia showcased its flagship products at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, aiming to increase exports to the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Authorities Impose €800,000 in Fines for Beach Violations by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek authorities conducted on-site inspections of over 150 public beaches and issued fines to businesses illegally occupying space. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Economy Ministry Announces Upgrades at Souda and Stylida Ports by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The port upgrade projects in Souda, Crete, and Stylida, Central Greece, are set to be financed through the Resilience and Recovery Fund. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Western Greece Announces Film Office Plans to Attract Audiovisual Projects by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 The Region of Western Greece has announced plans to establish a film office to position itself as a global destination for audiovisual productions, with support from the Athens Film Office. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes, Crete Top Picks for Last-minute Sunny Escapes, Says ABTA by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Rhodes and Crete are among the destinations ABTA recommends for British travelers seeking sunny holiday spots. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Sparti Archaeological Museum Secures National Funding by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek authorities have allocated some 32.7 million euros for the construction of a new archaeological museum in Sparti in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Thermal Tourism Can Tackle Greece’s Seasonality, Says Minister by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Thermal tourism, as a special form of Greek tourism, can significantly contribute to combating Greece’s seasonality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Air Passenger Rights: European Commission Revises Guidelines by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 The European Commission has released new guidelines for more clarity on EU air passenger rights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments European Parliament: Greek MEP Elected to Lead Committee on Transport and Tourism by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 New Democracy (ND) MEP Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi was elected Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail