Event News Greece Places Sustainable Tourism on Davos Agenda by GTP editing team 26 May 2022 by GTP editing team 26 May 2022 Sustainable tourism development and ways to evenly distribute tourist flows to Greek destinations was the focus of GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Releases Sanctions Map and Travel Ban Tool by GTP editing team 26 May 2022 by GTP editing team 26 May 2022 Travelers can learn whether a specific region or territory is subject to a travel ban under sanctions measures with the EU Sanctions Map tool. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Dutch Magazine Picks Thessaloniki as Perfect Location for Fashion Photo Shoot by GTP editing team 26 May 2022 by GTP editing team 26 May 2022 The northern Greek city of Thessaloniki was the backdrop for a fashion photo shoot of Vrouw, a Dutch weekly magazine for women. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Invites Emirates Airline to Consider Direct Links to Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 Greece’s tourism minister has invited Emirates to examine the possibility of launching direct flights from Dubai and New York to Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Tourist Arrivals Keep Rising on South Aegean Islands by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 Arrivals at the Greek islands of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Karpathos and Mykonos exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels in the first half of May, according to data by the South Aegean Tourism Initiative. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Robert De Niro Coming to Northern Greece for Film Shoot by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 Robert De Niro, one of the world’s greatest actors, will be visiting Greece for the shooting of the action film “Tin Soldier” in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Agora: The ‘Largest Open Mall’ Aims to Attract More Visitors to Greek Capital by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 The ambitious Athens Agora project or “largest open mall”, a joint initiative of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen, Athens Municipality and the Greek National Tourism Organization, is aiming to attract … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Rhodes: Contract Signed for National Theater Restoration by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 by GTP editing team 25 May 2022 The project for the restoration of the National Theater of Rhodes in Greece is one step closer to becoming a reality following the signing of an agreement by state and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Rhodes Tourist Arrivals Pick Up Pace in May, Outdo 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 Tourist arrivals to the Greek island of Rhodes are up by 6.5% compared to pre-pandemic 2019, according to data announced by South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Gets Next Debt Tranche, Prepares to Exit Enhanced Surveillance by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 The European Commission approved the release of the next tranche of debt relief to Greece, as the country prepares to exit enhanced surveillance status in August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC Calls for Common Digital Portal for Safe and Stress-free Travel by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 The WTTC has called for a simple one-stop digital solution to use not only during COVID, but during any future health crises that threaten travel and tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece to Help Albania Protect and Promote its Monuments, Archaeological Sites by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 by GTP editing team 24 May 2022 Greece will give Albania ‘know how’ to support the efforts of its neighboring country to preserve and restore its monuments and archaeological sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Number of Incoming Travelers to Greece Up by 295.8% in January-March by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 The number of incoming travelers to Greece reached 1,072,700 in January-March 2022, generating a total of 469.7 million euros in travel receipts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hotel for Sports Tourism Opening on Limnos Island, Greece by Maria Paravantes 23 May 2022 by Maria Paravantes 23 May 2022 The world’s leading athletes will be able to train while enjoying their holidays in Greece at the new Porto Myrina sports resort on Limnos island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece to See More Cruise Ship Arrivals at Ports this Year, Says ELIME by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 More cruise ship arrivals to Greek ports this year are expected compared to 2019, according to the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UNESCO Committee Calls on Greece – UK to Resolve Parthenon Marbles Issue by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 UNESCO has once again called on Greece and the UK to intensify efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute concerning the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens: Votanikos Park and Panathinaikos Stadium Projects Enter Phase 2 by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 by GTP editing team 23 May 2022 Two landmark projects for Athens – a 40,000 seat football stadium and the development of public spaces in Votanikos – are scheduled to begin after the municipality finalized relevant contracts this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Serbia Tourism Organization to Open Office in Athens by GTP editing team 20 May 2022 by GTP editing team 20 May 2022 Serbia’s National Tourism Organization and Tourism Ministry will open an office in Athens, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced during his visit to Belgrade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Study: Online Conversations About Greece and Athens Going Strong by GTP editing team 20 May 2022 by GTP editing team 20 May 2022 Greece’s online reputation remains strong as the tourism season warms up with internet conversations focusing on culture, sea and sun, says INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Austrians Choosing Greece for Vacations this Summer by GTP editing team 20 May 2022 by GTP editing team 20 May 2022 British and Austrian travelers opt for Greece this summer with demand from Austria for Greek destinations exceeding expectations, the GNTO said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail