Culture ‘All of Greece, One Culture’ to Kick Off with 70 Shows and Concerts by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 More than 70 cultural events will be held this summer across Greece as part of the 5th “All of Greece, One Culture” initiative. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Summer Culinary Events in Pelion, Karditsa and Alexandroupolis by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 The culinary traditions of Pelion, Karditsa and Alexandroupolis will take center stage in a series of summer gastronomy festivals supported by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Set to Break Another Record in Arrivals, Revenues by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 Approximately 3.9 million travelers visited Greece in January-April, marking a 20% rise over the year-ago period and generating 1.786 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Applications Open for Thessaly – Evros Subsidized Tourism Pass by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 The application process for subsidized holidays in Evros and Thessaly, Greece, is open until June 28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Spain: Housing Crisis Prompts Barcelona to Ban Airbnbs by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 An intensifying housing problem in Barcelona has prompted authorities to announce a ban on Airbnb-style rentals effective 2029. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Secures Budget for Construction of Panathinaikos Stadium by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 Construction of the Panathinaikos football stadium in Votanikos is set to begin after the Athens Municipality secured funding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patmos Windmills, Santorini Church Slated for €250,000 Restoration by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 The South Aegean Region is aiming to preserve the rich cultural and religious traditions of Patmos and Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Airbnb Managers Body in Greece Takes Legal Action Over New Tax by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 Greece’s Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association has taken legal action over a government decision to tax legal entities for Airbnb-style activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s E-reputation Gains Points for Food and Culture by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 Travelers to Greece give food and cultural offerings top points but see prices, traffic, public transport as negative, found a study assessing online discussions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Tourist Guides Up in Arms Over Latest Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 Certified tourist guides in Greece say a new bill is threatening to do away with the profession and are calling for its withdrawal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Mastercard Reports Shift to Low Season Travel in Europe by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 All the more travelers are choosing to holiday in the shoulder season particularly when it comes to Mediterranean destinations like Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Eyeing US, Australia, and Canada Markets for Long-haul Tourism by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 The US, Australia, and Canada are the most promising long-haul markets expected to boost incoming arrivals to Greece in the coming 12 months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens American Vacationers Picking Athens for 4th of July by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 Athens ranks 9th among the Top 10 international destinations mentioned by US travelers for their long 4th of July weekend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Ministry and Greek Embassies Tackle Issues Faced by Foreign Visitors in Greece by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 Representatives of the Tourism Ministry and the embassies in Athens discussed the most effective ways to address the concerns of foreign visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Seaplane Ports in the Pipeline for Halkidiki, Northern Greece by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 The first steps have been taken to create seaplane ports in Ouranoupoli and Ierissos which will boost access to Halkidiki, Northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Region Promotes Island’s Attractions to Hungarian Tour Operators by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 Crete’s top tourist attractions were introduced to tour operators in Budapest at an event held by TUI Hungary. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Larissa to Host Event on Greece’s Film Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 by GTP editing team 21 June 2024 The benefits that film tourism can bring to local communities and destinations in terms of promotion will be the focus of an event on June 25 in Larissa, Thessaly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Ministry Agrees with Greek Church to Promote Religious Tourism by GTP editing team 20 June 2024 by GTP editing team 20 June 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry has joined forces with the Greek Orthodox Church to promote religious and pilgrimage tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greeks Choosing Islands, Peloponnese for Holy Spirit Weekend by GTP editing team 20 June 2024 by GTP editing team 20 June 2024 Greeks are heading to the islands near Athens and to the Peloponnese for the upcoming Holy Spirit three-day holiday driving demand for Airbnbs up. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Announces Carrying Capacity Study to Ensure Balanced Tourism by GTP editing team 20 June 2024 by GTP editing team 20 June 2024 Athens to run a carrying capacity study to ensure tourism is not impacting city neighborhoods, the environment, and the everyday life of residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail