ITB Berlin 2024 special Greece, Saudi Arabia Agree to Renew Tourism Agreement by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 Greece and Saudi Arabia have agreed to renew their commitment to collaborate on activities related to tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s GNTO Joins Mastercard’s Tourism Innovation Hub by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 Greece’s national tourism board has teamed up with Mastercard and joined its Tourism Innovation Hub, an initiative that aims to develop and transform the global tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Women Are a Driving Force for Travel & Tourism, says Report by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 To celebrate International Women’s Day, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UN Tourism Calls on Sector to #InvestInWomen by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 UN Tourism has issued an urgent call to “invest in women” and accelerate progress towards gender equality across the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Tourism Needs More Women to Develop Sustainably, Says Minister by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 Ensuring gender equality is crucial for sustainable tourism development, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni marking International Women’s Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association by GTP editing team 7 March 2024 by GTP editing team 7 March 2024 Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Hotel Chamber Wants Music Quota Bill Scrapped by GTP editing team 7 March 2024 by GTP editing team 7 March 2024 Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to take action and scrap a controversial bill setting music quotas for hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Berlin: Minister Sees 2024 as Excellent Year for Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 6 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 6 March 2024 The Tourism Ministry sees 2024 as another excellent year for Greek tourism, after receiving positive feedback at ITB Berlin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Strengthens Ties with Emirates to Expand Presence in Key Source Markets by GTP editing team 6 March 2024 by GTP editing team 6 March 2024 The GNTO has partnered with Emirates to boost visits to Greece from key source markets including the US, the UAE, Australia, India and China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special WTTC Launches Tool to Guide Businesses Through the ‘Jungle’ of Sustainability by GTP editing team 6 March 2024 by GTP editing team 6 March 2024 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a roadmap aiming to simplify the journey of the Travel & Tourism sector towards sustainable compliance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Berlin 2024: Greece in Top 3 Favorite Destinations for German Travelers by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 Greece ranks third among the Top 10 countries for German travelers based on sales figures, says the DRV. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special ITB Berlin 2024: Travel is Booming, Says WTTC CEO by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 This year is set to be a bumper year for tourism in Europe and the world, according to WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Slam Culture Ministry’s Music Quota Requirement by Maria Paravantes 5 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 5 March 2024 Greek hoteliers are up in arms over a Culture Ministry bill that requires hotels to play a minimum of 45% Greek songs and music in public areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Teams Up with Thessaloniki Film Festival by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 by GTP editing team 5 March 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry has partnered with the Thessaloniki Film Festival to promote tourism and Greek culture through joint initiatives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greece Ready for ITB Berlin 2024 Tourism and Travel Expo by Nikos Krinis 4 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 4 March 2024 For three days, Greece will exhibit its tourism offerings at the ITB Berlin in Germany, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special ITB Berlin 2024: WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Surpasses 1,700 Properties by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 The WTTC’s global initiative helping hoteliers on their first steps to improve their sustainability ratings, has reached a significant milestone with over 1,700 hotels verified across 70 countries worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Culture Ministry Tables Greek Music Quota Bill for Airports, Ports, Hotels by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 A bill that requires hotels, casinos, ports and airports in Greece to play a minimum of 45% Greek music is open for public consultation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Taps into Wine Tourism as New Sustainable Segment by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 by GTP editing team 4 March 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is prioritizing the development of wine tourism as part of its strategy to tap into sustainable options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Teams Up with ‘Queer Destinations’, Aims to Be Hotspot for LGBTQ+ Travelers by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2024 Aiming to spread the word that Greece it is a LGBTQ-friendly country for travelers, the Tourism Ministry teamed up with Queer Destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Stricter EU Rules for Airbnb-style Rentals to Ensure Transparency, Affordable Housing by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 by GTP editing team 1 March 2024 EU lawmakers agreed to a set of rules that aim to protect consumers from fraudulent short-term rental offers and promote transparency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail