AIA - Sustainability Greece Outlines Actions for Greener Air Transport by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Greece is taking actions to accelerate its transition to a “green” model of air transport that limits the environmental footprint of growing air traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Participate in ‘Tourism EXPO Japan 2024’ in September by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Greece will participate in the “Tourism Expo Japan 2024” travel festival within the framework of the Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism initiative. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Discusses Initiatives with Austria, Albania and Montenegro by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Greece’s Tourism Minister discussed joint initiatives and the exchange of expertise with tourism officials from Albania, Montenegro and Austria. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens and China Further Develop Relations in Tourism and Culture by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Athens and China will be working together to promote and enhance ties through joint initiatives in culture, tourism, and film. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Travel Agents from Eastern China Explore Athens, Greek Islands by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Travel agents from Eastern China recently cruised the Greek islands and visited top hot spots in Athens and Nafplion during a fam trip supported by the GNTO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Aiming to Extend Cruise Tourism to Other Destinations by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 An increasing demand for cruise tourism to Greece is creating the need for regulation and strategy to ensure the protection of destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UN, EU Agencies Team Up to Drive Rural Development Through Tourism by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 UN Tourism has partnered with the European Committee of the Regions for a study that offers a comprehensive understanding of rural tourism and its impact on European regions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Announces €2bn Decarbonization Fund for the Greek Islands by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2024 Greece expanded its commitments to a bluer economy announcing the creation of a 2-billion-euro Decarbonization Fund for the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Paris 2024 Olympic Flame Lit at Ancient Olympia, Countdown to Games Begins by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 The 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics began on April 16 from Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece and China Explore Cooperation in Medical Tourism Field by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 Greece can be an attractive destination for people traveling for health reasons, according to Elitour President George Patoulis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education GNTO – ACG Team Up to Study Greece’s Tourism and Branding History by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 The GNTO and the American College of Greece will be working together to record and study the country’s tourism and branding history. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2025 Competition Now Open for Applications by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 The European Commission is inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens: Revamp Planned for National Garden, Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 A total of 101 million euros in funding has been secured for 40 upgrade projects in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greek Cruise Stakeholders Requesting Port Infrastructure Upgrades by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 Cruise stakeholders in Greece are calling for the immediate upgrade of key port infrastructure in order to facilitate cruise ship approaches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ABTA Tells Travelers to Follow Current Rules for Hand Luggage, Security Checks in UK Airports by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 ABTA – The Travel Association is advising travelers to prepare for their trips by sticking to the current rules for liquids and laptops in UK airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Matala: Former Hippie Hotspot on Crete Introduced to Swiss, German Media by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 Journalists from leading Swiss and German media were introduced to Matala on Crete, a famous hotspot for hippies back in the 60s and 70s. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation by Maria Paravantes 15 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 15 April 2024 Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Top Tourism Body Warns of Infrastructure Needs by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 Greek tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to speed up the completion of infrastructure upgrades in order for the sector to remain competitive. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TIF-Helexpo: Greece’s National Expo Body Reaches Out to South American Market by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 Thessaloniki’s TIF-Helexpo announced actions to reach out to the Latin American market with an initial focus on the Andean states. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail