Destinations news Skiathos Launches €30,000 Promotional Drive in the UK by GTP editing team 19 June 2024 by GTP editing team 19 June 2024 Skiathos is aiming to reach out to UK travelers with a new 30,0000-euro promo campaign targeting the British market in collaboration with Jet2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Tourism Organization Partners with Jet2 for Promotion in UK Market by GTP editing team 19 June 2024 by GTP editing team 19 June 2024 British bloggers recently got the chance to experience Halkidiki’s tourism offerings and explored the destination’s historical sights and gastronomy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pieria Aims to Enhance its Gastronomy Tourism Appeal by GTP editing team 19 June 2024 by GTP editing team 19 June 2024 Journalists in Athens were treated to the culinary experiences of Pieria and introduced to the destination’s tourism potential. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy ELLET: Tighter Rules for Airbnb-style Rentals to Protect Housing in Greece by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 Heritage group ELLET has proposed setting limits to Airbnb land use, number of rental days and guests to address long-term rentals lack. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Seeking to Clinch a Share of Reproductive Tourism Segment by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 With a strong reputation for its high quality medical services together with its traditional sea & sun package, Greece aims to tap into reproductive tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greece’s ‘Boutique Hotel’ Members Network with Digital Content Creators by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 Greek hoteliers, members of the “Boutique Hotel” certification program, discussed the advantages of content creation for promoting Greece with tourism influencers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek City Alexandroupolis Goes Green with Electric Bikes by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 by GTP editing team 18 June 2024 Residents and visitors of Alexandroupolis will be able to choose one of 45 electric bicycles available for transportation within the city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Needs to Take Action Now to Protect Tourism Product by Maria Paravantes 17 June 2024 by Maria Paravantes 17 June 2024 Greece’s Ombudsman is warning that lack of clear urban and spatial plans is creating loopholes for illegal tourism constructions impacting the long-term viability of the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greek Gov’t Mulls Cruise Ship Limit in Bid to Tackle Overtourism by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 Greek authorities are looking into ways to regulate incoming cruise traffic to popular islands to address congestion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Tourist Traffic to Mykonos, Santorini Still Slow in Jan-May by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 Tourist traffic to Mykonos and Santorini was slow in the first five months of the year while most of Greece’s regional airports reported increasing inbound traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments ECTAA: Frank Oostdam Reelected President of Europe’s Travel Agents, Tour Operators by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 Frank Oostdam, from the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR), was reelected as president of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) for the 2024-2026 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO: Exciting Greek Culture Tourism Events in June by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 The cultural heritage and tourism offerings of Attica, Kimolos, Evros, and Ioannina will be highlighted through summer festivals and theatrical performances supported by the Greek tourism board. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens City Festival Draws 350,000 Visitors to Over 300 Events by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 The Athens City Festival welcomed 350,000 visitors to over 300 exciting events, including concerts, outdoor activities, parties, gastronomy sessions, and walking tours. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility SETE: New Initiative to Put Greek Tourism Businesses on the Road to Sustainability by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2024 by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2024 SETE is taking decisive steps to facilitate Greece’s tourism enterprises in transitioning to sustainability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Eurobank Pledges to Support Greece’s Tourism Industry by GTP editing team 14 June 2024 by GTP editing team 14 June 2024 Greece urgently needs to invest in critical infrastructure in order to be able to meet the increasing tourist demand in the coming years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Government Undergoes Cabinet Reshuffle, Tourism Ministry Not Affected by GTP editing team 14 June 2024 by GTP editing team 14 June 2024 Olga Kefalogianni has remained at her post as Greece’s Tourism Minister following a cabinet reshuffle of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Looking to Boost Promotion of Cycladic Culture Abroad by GTP editing team 14 June 2024 by GTP editing team 14 June 2024 The Greek Ministry of Culture and the Museum of Cycladic Art have partnered to enhance the global promotion and preservation of Cycladic culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek PM: 2023 was a New Milestone Year for Tourism by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2024 by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2024 2023 marked a pivotal turning point for tourism in Greece, surpassing pre-pandemic levels reported in 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Minister: Greece Aiming for Sustainable Management of Destinations by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2024 by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2024 Greece has ambitious plans for sustainable tourism development and enhanced destination management. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: Greek Tourism Jan-May Data Calls for ‘Cautious Optimism’ by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2024 by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2024 SETE is cautiously optimistic for Greek tourism this year after reviewing data on arrivals and revenues for the first five months of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail