Destinations news Tourist Guides in Greece to Strike July 11 in Protest of New Draft Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 10 July 2024 by GTP editing team 10 July 2024 Tourist guides in Greece are preparing to strike this Thursday, July 11, renewing their opposition to a new draft tourism bill that they argue will open their profession to amateurs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sani-Kassandra Property Contract Finalized for 8.6 Million Euros by GTP editing team 10 July 2024 by GTP editing team 10 July 2024 Sani Development and Tourism S.A. has signed a 8.6-million-euro contract to undertake the development of the Sani-Kassandra property in Halkidiki, northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greek Hoteliers Launch Platform to Manage Room Availability During Natural Disasters by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 A new platform in Greece enables natural disaster victims to access hotel rooms. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thirty-five Thousand Government Vouchers Promote Tourism to Challenged Thessaly and Evros by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 To boost tourism income in Thessaly and Evros, the Greek government has distributed 35,000 travel vouchers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Aims to Enhance Rural Tourism and City Break Travel Offerings by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 Greece’s new proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism offers strategies tailored to all niche markets within the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heraklion Airport to See Upgrades Amid Expected Arrival of 9.2m Passengers this Year by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 With more than 9 million passengers expected to pass through Heraklion Airport on Crete this year, the Greek government says immediate action is taking place to address issues at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Municipality to Host Free Citizen Lifesaving Seminar by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 by GTP editing team 9 July 2024 The Municipality of Athens will hold a free lifesaving seminar aimed at equipping adults with essential knowledge for handling emergency situations at sea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greeks Head to Italy, Germany and France When Traveling Abroad – Study by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 Where and for what reasons do Greeks travel? A new INSETE study brings to light many interesting aspects of their preferences 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news CLIA Supports Santorini Mayor’s Intention to Cap Daily Cruise Arrivals by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 CLIA representatives and the mayor of Santorini agreed on a joint way forward for future cruise tourism on the popular Greek island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Summer Sales Season 2024 Starts Throughout Greece by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 This year’s summer sales season kicked off in Greece and will end August 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Runs Extensive Ad Campaign in Metro Stations and on Buses in Paris by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 With the 2024 Olympic Games about to begin, colors of Olympic Medals were chosen for an ad campaign by Greece’s GNTO Office in France. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athletes from 33 Countries ‘Run with the Gods’ at Olympus Marathon 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 by GTP editing team 8 July 2024 Sustainable tourism activities on Mount Olympus gained international attention through the 20th Olympus Marathon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Looking to Set Limits on the Number of Airbnbs in Certain Destinations by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Greece’s newly proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism sets limits to the number of properties that can be listed for short-term rental. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: 34% of European Travelers to Avoid Destinations with Extreme Temperatures by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Extreme weather is a significant concern for Europeans eager to travel in the next months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Airlines filled 83.4% of their seats in May, a record for the month, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Marinas: New Draft Tourism Law Introduces Provisions for Floating Docks by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Floating docks will enhance the berthing capacity of Greek marinas, solving unfulfilled demand problems, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Showcase its Culture in Japan this September by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 The best of Greek tourism will be showcased in Tokyo at one of the world’s largest annual travel festivals, the “Tourism EXPO Japan”, this September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens’ Best Features Highlighted in French Magazine ‘Destination’ by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Renowned travel editor Pierre Gros unfolds Attica’s cultural heritage, vibrant neighborhoods, and diverse gastronomy in a 135-page tribute. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Adds 4 More Elements to its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 Greece’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage has been enhanced with four new entries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Aegean Regatta 2024 Set to Sail in the Dodecanese in August by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 by GTP editing team 5 July 2024 The 23rd Aegean Regatta sailing race will travel through the waters of Kalymnos, Nissyros, Chalki, Tilos and Rhodes during August 17 to 24. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail