AIA - Athens Airport Updates ACI Europe: Athens Airport Records Highest March Growth vs Pre-Covid 2019 by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 Athens Airport was the top performing airport of its size in March compared to pre-pandemic 2019 recording a 21.5% rise in passenger traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Europe Travel Spending to Hit New Highs in 2024 by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 Major sporting events in Europe this summer are expected to boost travel spend by 14.3% over 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Conference Addresses Ground Handling Priorities by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 IATA conference casts the spotlight on three critical priorities for ground handling: safety, global standards and sustainability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE UN Tourism Partners with ICCA, Commits to Meeting Industry’s Sustainable Development by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has designated ICCA as its partner for business events across all its platforms and initiatives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece Restoring UNESCO World Heritage Site Mystras by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 by GTP editing team 9 May 2024 The Greek Culture Ministry is moving ahead with restoration works on the Byzantine castle town of Mystras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hoteliers in Greece React to New Booking.com Payment Policies by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 Greek hoteliers are calling on Booking.com to reconsider payment changes for affiliate partners claiming options are unfair. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Cracks Down on Airlines for Misleading Greenwashing Practices by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 The European Commission has called on 20 airlines to take immediate action and respond to claims of misleading greenwashing practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Turkey’s Decision to Reopen Greek Monastery as Mosque Angers Greece by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 Greece has reacted to an arbitrary decision by the Turkish government to reopen the historic Chora Monastery in Istanbul as a mosque. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica Governor Hardalias has Big Plans for Athens’ Parks by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias is aiming to transform Athens’ metropolitan park fueled by a budget of 43 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Europe Day: Major Monuments Across EU to Light Up Ahead of European Elections by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 by GTP editing team 8 May 2024 The Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge in Rio-Antirio, Greece, is among the landmarks across the EU that will light up to mark Europe Day and the one-month countdown for the European elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Express Visa Scheme for Turkish Travelers Opens for More Islands by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 Greece’s new visa-on-arrival scheme grants Turkish travelers seven-day access to 10 islands in the Eastern Aegean. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Hassle-free Air Travel Crucial as Demand Increases by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 Airports should be ready to accommodate the increasing demand for air travel as positive data for March sets the stage for the upcoming season, says IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Reaches 3,400 Verified Properties by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 The WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics program now includes 3,400 verified properties including hotel brands from major Travel & Tourism destinations 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Travel Agents from 12 Countries Discover Halkidiki’s Wonders by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 by GTP editing team 2 May 2024 During a recent fam trip in Halkidiki, travel agents from various countries visited seaside villages, a cheese factory, and the birthplace of Aristotle. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Long Waiting List for Greece’s Golden Visa Program by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 Despite the adjustments to Greece’s golden visa program, there are currently 9,478 applications awaiting to be reviewed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Europe’s Airports Celebrate Connectivity, Mark EU Enlargement Milestone by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 European airports commemorate the 20th anniversary of EU enlargement by highlighting aviation sector’s contribution. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaly Announces Initiative to Develop Walking Tourism by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 The regional authority of Thessaly has initiated documentation of its main trails to boost walking tourism in the area. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Promotes Greece’s Adventure Tourism Options to UK Tour Operators, Travel Agents by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 by GTP editing team 1 May 2024 The GNTO showcased Greece’s adventure tourism options to UK tour operators and travel agents at the ATAS Leaders’ Dinner 2024 in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greece Launches ‘MyCoast’ App for Users to Report Beach Violations by GTP editing team 30 April 2024 by GTP editing team 30 April 2024 Visitors to beaches across Greece who come across violations can now report these on a new phone app. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers: Excessive Taxes Hurt Competitiveness by Nikos Krinis 30 April 2024 by Nikos Krinis 30 April 2024 The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation recently underscored the detrimental impact of excessive taxation on Greek hotels amidst intense international competition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail