Surveys, Trends & Stats GBTA: Global Business Travel Spending to Surpass $2 Trillion by 2028 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028 according to the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Naxos Airport to Undergo Significant Upgrades to Enhance Passenger Experience by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Improvement works are currently underway at the airport of the Greek island of Naxos to enhance the passenger travel experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI World and Airbus Cooperate to Reduce Environmental Impact of Aviation by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 ACI World and Airbus are teaming up to advance eco-friendly practices, champion sustainability and foster cooperation within the aviation industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Piraeus Port Receives Two Awards for Contribution to Greek Economy by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 The Piraeus Port Authority was recognized as the leading port authority at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy” awards for its contribution to the domestic economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Celebrates its Freedom with New Photo Exhibition by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Athens is hosting a photo exhibition to commemorate 80 years since the end of Nazi occupation and 50 years since the fall of the junta in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Looks to Promote Religious Tourism with Holy Archdiocese of Athens by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 The Greek tourism board is intensifying its efforts to promote religious tourism in Greece through enhanced collaboration with the Holy Archdiocese of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Set for Public Transport Overhaul this November by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 With the metro opening to the public, alongside new bus routes and the introduction of electric buses, Thessaloniki is set to undergo a major transformation in its public transportation system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Piraeus to Host 21st CEUCO Conference and Highlight its Gastronomy Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 The Municipality of Piraeus in November will showcase the city’s gastronomy tourism potential as the host of CEUCO’s 21st European Conference of Gastronomy and Enology. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Nisyros Geo Festival Promotes UNESCO Geopark Inclusion by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 The 2nd Geo Festival Nisyros is highlighting the island’s unique cultural heritage, gastronomy and ecological significance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Minister Works Closely with Local Authorities on Crete by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to position Rethymno, Crete, as a leading sustainable tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Minister: Greece Not Severely Affected by Microsoft Outage by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 Greek Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou explains why the impact of Friday’s massive global IT outage was relatively isolated in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mega Investment on Kythnos Gets Green Light from Greek Culture Ministry by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The former iconic Xenia Hotel on Kythnos will be transformed into the “Genesis of the Royal Baths of Kythnos” following a complete revamp. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Dance Days Festival to ‘Shake’ Chania, Crete, in July by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The 14th International Contemporary Dance Festival will run until July 31 in Chania, hosting performances, workshops and events for all ages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ECTAA Releases ‘Manifesto’ to Unlock Europe’s Travel Potential by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 In it’s “Manifesto 2024-2029”, ECTAA calls upon the EU to provide regulatory support to enhance the travel sector’s resilience, promote innovation, and ensure sustainability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourist Guides Thank Government for Protecting their Profession by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 by GTP editing team 18 July 2024 Greece’s new tourism law includes provisions to protect the profession of tourist guides, incorporating proposals from the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) about defining the profession. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Heraklion, Crete, to be Promoted as City Break Destination by GTP editing team 17 July 2024 by GTP editing team 17 July 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to transform Heraklion, Crete, into a year-round city break destination and also establish it as a homeport for cruises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Railways: Four New Projects Approved for EU Funding by GTP editing team 17 July 2024 by GTP editing team 17 July 2024 Four new railway projects in Greece have been approved for funding by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility II (CEF II). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTTC Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 24th Global Summit in Western Australia by Nikos Krinis 17 July 2024 by Nikos Krinis 17 July 2024 Industry trailblazers and international government officials from across the globe will converge in Perth, Western Australia, for the WTTC’s Global Summit 2024 in October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Draft Spatial Framework Encompasses Geotourism and Fishing Tourism by GTP editing team 16 July 2024 by GTP editing team 16 July 2024 Geotourism and fishing tourism are among the special interest tourism types covered in Greece’s draft land use plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Attica Region Authority Kicks Off ‘Athenian Riviera-Urban Walk’ Project by GTP editing team 16 July 2024 by GTP editing team 16 July 2024 The “Athenian Riviera – Urban Walk” will connect the Athens suburb of Moschato with Vouliagmeni, integrating pedestrian paths with bicycle lanes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail