Athens News Greece Takes Actions to Attract Digital Nomads by Maria Paravantes 24 November 2022 by Maria Paravantes 24 November 2022 Greece is aiming to evolve into a remote work destination with authorities taking actions to facilitate the move, according to the conclusions of a conference by Marketing Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Government officials InvestEU Takes Off in Greece, Provides Funding for Key Projects by GTP editing team 24 November 2022 by GTP editing team 24 November 2022 The newly launched InvestEU program, a new EU budgetary instrument, will support key investments in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Nisyros, Lesvos Thermal Springs on Greece’s Natural Resource List by GTP editing team 24 November 2022 by GTP editing team 24 November 2022 Thermal springs on the Greek islands of Lesvos and Nisyros have been recognized as natural resources by a joint ministerial decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ambassadors Greece and Egypt Discuss Joint Tourism and Culture Ventures by GTP editing team 24 November 2022 by GTP editing team 24 November 2022 Greece and Egypt are exploring ways to strengthen their collaboration in the tourism and culture fields. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news European Travel Agents to Discuss Major Tourism Issues in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 23 November 2022 by GTP editing team 23 November 2022 The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to discuss important challenges of the industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece to Open GNTO Branch in Melbourne, Australia by GTP editing team 22 November 2022 by GTP editing team 22 November 2022 Α new Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) branch will be opening in Melbourne, Australia, Greek officials have announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Targets New Markets to Mitigate Russia Losses by GTP editing team 22 November 2022 by GTP editing team 22 November 2022 Greece is reaching out to new tourism markets for the year ahead as part of its strategy to mitigate losses incurred by the Russia-Ukraine war. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Hotel Association Celebrates 40 Years of Hospitality by Nikos Krinis 22 November 2022 by Nikos Krinis 22 November 2022 The hotel association of Halkidiki, northern Greece, celebrated 40 years of dedication to building and promoting the destination’s hospitality industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Wave Awards: 175,000 Cruise Passengers Vote for Greece as Favorite Destination by GTP editing team 22 November 2022 by GTP editing team 22 November 2022 Greece was named a “Passengers’ Favorite Cruise Destination” at the Wave Awards 2022, the premier awards of the UK cruise industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Autumn Tourism to Greece on Upward Trend, Says Minister by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry’s priority to extend the season is paying off with fall arrivals to Greece remaining strong, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers See Big Challenges Coming in 2023 by Nikos Krinis 18 November 2022 by Nikos Krinis 18 November 2022 Greek tourism may have seen more revenue than expected this season, but the country’s hoteliers are bracing themselves for challenges in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tax Authorities to Step Up Airbnb Inspections by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Greek tax authorities are expected to scale up inspections of short-term holiday rentals to tackle tax evasion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Tourism Upgrade to Focus on Innovation and Cultural Heritage by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Integrating cultural heritage into the Greek tourist offering is a top priority for the ministry, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Global Tourism Unites on Climate Action Plans at COP27 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Tourism bodies across the globe pledged at this year’s COP27 to take hands-on action to address climate change. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTTC: Ban Ki-Moon and Theresa May Keynote Speakers for 22nd Global Summit by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be keynote speakers at the 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Property Bodies, Airbnb-style Rentals Hosts React to STR Bill by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2022 by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2022 Greek property owners and hosts are calling on the government to re-examine proposed legislation covering Airbnb-style rentals in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Sets Developing Wedding, Luxury Tourism as Priority by GTP editing team 17 November 2022 by GTP editing team 17 November 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking action to establish Greece as a top wedding and luxury tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Government officials Greece Mulls Energy Measures to Support Tourism Businesses by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 Greek tourism SMEs will be able to tap into 100 million euros in energy support from the government’s new “Exoikonomo – Epicheiro” (Save – Do Business) plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Takes the Crown as Wanderlust Readers’ Most Desirable Country in Europe by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 Greece was voted as Europe’s ‘Most Desirable Country’ for 2022 by the globe-trotting readers of the UK’s Wanderlust magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov NatTour Joins Forces with HATTA to Promote Bike Tourism in Greece by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 NatTour, a nonprofit organization promoting sustainable tourism practices, has teamed up with Greek travel agencies to promote cycling tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail