Culture Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Host Cultural Events this Summer by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 A total of 140 cultural events including theater and music performances, will take place at museums, archaeological sites and cultural monuments across Greece during the next two months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Brand Name Stronger Than Ever by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greece’s brand name is stronger than ever and Athens is making a comeback, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, adding that efforts were paying off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Limited Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Greek Tourism by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greek tourism enterprises are not likely to be affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, with new markets already replacing tourists from the two countries, found a recent report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE UK’s MICE Tourism Sector Shows Interest for Events in Greece by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 The British MICE tourism sector is showing increasing interest for Greece’s congresses, meetings and events market, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Raises July Energy Subsidies for Homes and Businesses by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 A total of 722 million euros in support to Greeks hit by the energy crisis will apply to all users irrelevant of income this month, said Greece’s Energy Minister Kostas … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport on Track to Full Recovery by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 Air traffic through Athens Airport is approaching pre-Covid levels with Greece expecting tourists into December, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Island Ferry Tickets Increase Again Third Time This Year by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 For a third time this year, ferry tickets to the Greek islands increased by as much as 8 percent, starting July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fyli, Athens Aiming to Become an Alternative Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 Developing Fyli in Athens, into an alternative tourism destination was the focus of a meeting between GNTO President Angela Gerekou and Fyli Mayor Christos Pappas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece May Reconsider Mask Rule as Covid-19 Cases Spike by Maria Paravantes 4 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 4 July 2022 Greek health experts may be bringing the mask rule back into effect as the number of Covid-19 cases spike and the viral load increases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News LSE Study Helps Athens Policymakers Create Better City by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 A study by the London School of Economics (LSE) has been released to help the city of Athens become more resilient, friendly and accessible to all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Inches Closer to More Tourist Arrivals, Revenues by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 Greece is recovering Covid-19 related losses, fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels in terms of arrivals and revenues, recent data shows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Orders Probe into Turkey’s ‘Turkaegean’ Trademark Claim by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 Greece has ordered an investigation into the decision by the EUIPO to approve the term “Turkaegean” to be used as a trademark by Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Next Greek Island to ‘Go Smart’ by GTP editing team 29 June 2022 by GTP editing team 29 June 2022 The Greek government will provide support in the overall process of the digital and administrative transformation of Rhodes, according to Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Approval of ‘Turkaegean’ Brand Name Sparks Reactions in Greece by Maria Paravantes 28 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 28 June 2022 The approval by the EUIPO of the term ‘Turkaegean’ to be used as a trademark by Turkey for its tourism campaigns sparked an angered reaction in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Announces 3 Nominations for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Award by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 The villages of Fiskardo, Perdika and Arnaia are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” 2022 label, an initiative launched by the UNWTO to promote the role of rural tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy WTTC Releases Guidelines for Tourism Destinations to Become More Sustainable by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that offers practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in becoming more resilient and sustainable. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greek Ministry to Promote Religious Tourism with Cruise by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry is working with the Church of Greece to develop religious tourism options, as part of ongoing efforts to diversify the tourism product on offer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Aims to Establish Aegina Isle into Year-round Destination by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 Establishing the island of Aegina into a year-round destination is a top priority, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Investments Committee Approves New Tourism Project in Saronida by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 A new tourism project budgeted at 840 million euros to be erected in the coastal town of Saronida, eastern Attica, has been approved by Greek authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Extends Ban on Russian Aircraft Until September 22 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 Greece has extended the ban on Russian aircraft from entering its airspace until September 22. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail