Athens News Athens Municipality Improving Areas to Spruce Up City by GTP editing team 19 July 2022 by GTP editing team 19 July 2022 The Municipality of Athens is carrying out an ambitious revamp project in its 129 neighborhoods aiming to transform the Greek capital into a modern, sustainable city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel July Tourist Arrivals Hitting All-time High in South Aegean Region by GTP editing team 18 July 2022 by GTP editing team 18 July 2022 Post-COVID tourist arrivals at the South Aegean islands are hitting an all-time high, turning this month into the “best July ever” for the region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments New Funding Program for Agritourism Projects in Greece by GTP editing team 18 July 2022 by GTP editing team 18 July 2022 The Greek Rural Development Ministry will be allocating funds to “green” tourism projects linking agriculture with manufacture. Interested parties can apply starting July 19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos Island to Host ‘World Food Gift Challenge 2023’ Gastronomy Event by GTP editing team 15 July 2022 by GTP editing team 15 July 2022 The Greek island of Kos next year will be the host destination of the 4th World Food Gift Challenge, the annual gastronomy event organized by the IGCAT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Warns of More Passenger Disruption if Airline Slot Rules Resume by GTP editing team 14 July 2022 by GTP editing team 14 July 2022 IATA has expressed concern that a “premature return” to pre-pandemic slot use rules for airlines in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality WTTC Reveals Best Practices for Cities to Manage Airbnb-type Rentals by GTP editing team 14 July 2022 by GTP editing team 14 July 2022 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Airbnb created a new report that outlines best practices for destinations to manage short-term rentals – a fast growing and important segment of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Attending the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London by GTP editing team 14 July 2022 by GTP editing team 14 July 2022 Greece’s gastronomy and local products will be presented at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London during July 16-17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek Exhibition Industry Gets a ‘Voice’ Through New Association by GTP editing team 12 July 2022 by GTP editing team 12 July 2022 The Greek exhibition industry, which includes 1,050 companies and 4,400 employees, has established its first trade body to represent the sector’s interests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Promotes its Stories and Flavours in London Underground Stations by GTP editing team 12 July 2022 by GTP editing team 12 July 2022 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is inviting UK travelers to visit the northern Greek city through a new campaign running in London’s underground transport system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Video Promotes Attica’s Cultural Tourism Options by GTP editing team 12 July 2022 by GTP editing team 12 July 2022 The Region of Attica has released a new video that promotes the cultural tourism options of its destinations to international travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece US Tourists to Greece Up by 50% in June by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 Arrivals to Greece from the US, increased by 50 percent in June compared to record year 2019, reflecting a positive upward trend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO to Showcase Mani Through its History, Culture, Food by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 The GNTO is looking to establish the region of Mani into a leading tourism destination with a focus on culture, gastronomy and history. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Elevate Greece – Greek Hotels Chamber Team Up to Support Tourism Startups by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has joined forces with Elevate Greece, a state-run platform supporting promising startup activity, aiming to further identify innovators in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ New App Gives Info for City’s Cultural Events, Venues by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 by GTP editing team 8 July 2022 The Municipality of Athens has launched a new application to provide residents and visitors with information on cultural events taking place in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Minister: Tourism Driving Greece Growth Beyond Eurozone Average by Maria Paravantes 7 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 7 July 2022 Tourism is Greece’s “strong card”, set to generate revenues in 2022 that will boost the economy despite the challenges, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece – Moldova Tighten Ties in Tourism by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 Greece and Moldova have agreed to strengthen ties in tourism with joint actions that will boost tourism flows between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Ready to Launch Subsidized ‘Tourism for All’ Scheme by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said that the annual “Tourism for All” scheme subsidizing holidays for lower income Greeks and their families would soon be accepting applications. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Aims to Rebrand ‘Byzantine Lady’ Kastoria by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced plans to rebrand the lake-side town of Kastoria and promote it as a key tourist destination in Western Macedonia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Renovated Milos Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 The Archaeological Museum of Milos has opened its doors to the public, following renovation work. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO, AEGEAN Support ‘Taste of Athens’ Gastronomy Festival by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and AEGEAN are supporting the “Taste of Athens”, a unique gastronomy festival featuring some of the Greek capital’s top restaurants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail