Destinations news Three Key Infrastructure Projects Underway in Thessaloniki by Maria Paravantes 31 January 2024 by Maria Paravantes 31 January 2024 Three key infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki are moving ahead as scheduled and once completed will give the port city a new lease on life. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and US Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cultural Relations by GTP editing team 31 January 2024 by GTP editing team 31 January 2024 Greece and the US discussed actions to further strengthen their cooperation in culture and heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece Sets Tapping into Cruise Segment High on the Agenda by Maria Paravantes 30 January 2024 by Maria Paravantes 30 January 2024 The Greek tourism and shipping ministries have prioritized policies that will increase cruise ship arrivals in 2024 and safeguard destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Attica Governor Aims to Establish the Region as Key Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 The promotion of Attica Region’s tourism offerings to the world will be a priority of Governor Nikos Hardalias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Small Accommodation Owners Call on Gov’t to Reexamine Spatial Planning Law by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 Greece’s small accommodation facility owners are calling on the gov’t to review a new spatial planning law. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Transport Ministry Gives Tips for Safe Winter Driving by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 The Greek Transport Ministry has released a video with road safety advice and tips for driving in bad weather. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC Urges Travel & Tourism Businesses to Embrace AI by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 by GTP editing team 29 January 2024 AI (Artificial Intelligence) is set to revolutionise the tourism sector, says the latest WTTC report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Hoteliers Call for Improved Border Point Services by GTP editing team 26 January 2024 by GTP editing team 26 January 2024 Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take actions that will facilitate road tourism ahead of the peak summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greek Tourism Ministry Announces ‘Fast Learning’ Program for Tourist Guides by GTP editing team 26 January 2024 by GTP editing team 26 January 2024 A new “fast learning” program that will provide certification for tourist guides will begin on Crete in March, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe Prioritizes Airport Assistance of People with Non-visible Disabilities by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 ACI Europe released the first-ever tool for airports on how to assist passengers with non-visible disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New EASA Scheme to Inform Flyers of Environmental Impact of Their Flight by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 Starting in 2025, travelers booking flights online will have access to environmental impact data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture The Met Showcases 161 Ancient Greek Cycladic Artworks by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 The Met inaugurated an exhibition featuring 161 ancient Greek artefacts from the Leonard N Stern Collection on loan from Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HYMC: Greek Captains Launch Club to Boost Prospects of Professional Yachting by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 A small group of Greece’s industry leading superyacht captains have joined forces to create the Hellenic Yacht Masters Club (HYMC) to advance the prospects of the country’s yachting industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Announces Royal Caribbean’s Jason Liberty as New Chairman by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 by GTP editing team 25 January 2024 Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UNWTO Rebrands to ‘UN Tourism’, Marks New Era for Global Sector by GTP editing team 24 January 2024 by GTP editing team 24 January 2024 The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has entered a new era with a new name and brand: “UN Tourism”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe Launches Manifesto Aimed at Sustainable and Competitive Air Transport by GTP editing team 24 January 2024 by GTP editing team 24 January 2024 ACI Europe presented a manifesto for EU transport policy aimed at enabling the decarbonization of aviation and keeping the sector competitive. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki’s ‘Vibing’ Tourism Campaign Breaks Numbers on Social Media by GTP editing team 24 January 2024 by GTP editing team 24 January 2024 The latest digital media campaign of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization racked up thousands of views on social media. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Logo Presented for ‘2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism’ by GTP editing team 23 January 2024 by GTP editing team 23 January 2024 An open invitation has launched for proposals concerning the organization of events for the “2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Welcomes Three Ancient Artefacts from Atlanta’s Michael C. Carlos Museum by GTP editing team 23 January 2024 by GTP editing team 23 January 2024 Greece is welcoming the return of three ancient Greek artefacts from Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum collection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Strengthens Tourism Ties with Switzerland and Albania by GTP editing team 22 January 2024 by GTP editing team 22 January 2024 Enhancing tourism ties topped the agenda of meetings between Greece’s tourism minister and the ambassadors of Switzerland and Albania. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail