Niche markets Greece Sees Opportunity in Sustainable Tourism Products by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 A key priority for Greece is to achieve a “top of mind” brand name by offering the very best in sustainable tourism options, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece Announces Measures to Ease Energy Crisis Impact on Households, Businesses by Maria Paravantes 6 May 2022 by Maria Paravantes 6 May 2022 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced a 3.2-billion-euro energy scheme, in efforts to ease the impact of soaring energy costs on households and businesses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Sojern: Global Travelers Picking Greece for Summer Vacation by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Greece is winning over more holidaymakers from around the globe who are making plans for summer, according to Sojern. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Tighter Safety Rules for Hotels in Greece, More Inspections by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Starting this month, Greece’s Labor Inspection Body will be carrying out checks at hotels to ensure laws and safety regulations are being implemented. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s State-funded Holiday Scheme Made Easier by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Greece’s state-funded program covering holidays for lower-income families or individuals will be extended to more people and be easier to get. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Protest Unfair Practices by Digital Platforms by Maria Paravantes 5 May 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 May 2022 Greek hoteliers have filed a complaint with the Competition Commission requesting immediate action to tackle unfair practices employed by digital platforms. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Thessaloniki Expecting Over 60 Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Thessaloniki is expected to welcome over 60 cruise ships in 2022, the Region of Central Macedonia announced after participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news 100 Cities Participating in EU Mission for Climate-neutral, Smart cities by 2030 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Six Greek cities including Athens, are among the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, according to an announcement … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Ancient Nemea Gets European Heritage Label Status by GTP editing team 4 May 2022 by GTP editing team 4 May 2022 The archaeological site of Nemea in the Peloponnese has been awarded the European Heritage Label by the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Minister Kikilias Begins Promoting Greece to Target Markets – First Stop: Romania by GTP editing team 4 May 2022 by GTP editing team 4 May 2022 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias is traveling to Romania under the ministry’s ‘door to door’ strategy to promote Greece to target markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Promote Tourism Product Through ‘Door to Door’ Strategy by Nikos Krinis 3 May 2022 by Nikos Krinis 3 May 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry will follow a ‘door to door’ strategy to promote Greece as a tourism destination to target markets abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece Presents its Sustainability Achievements to Travel Agents in UK and Ireland by Eleftheria Pantziou 3 May 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 3 May 2022 Greece’s achievements in sustainability were presented to travel agents in the UK and Ireland by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece Drops Covid-19 Requirements for Country Entry by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 As of May 1, travelers coming to Greece will no longer be required to show a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or test to enter the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link to Open in June After 21 Years by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 Nearly two decades later, Greece and Cyprus will be connected by a ferry link which is set to begin operations on June 19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Public Consultation: EU Invites Comments on Review of Package Travel Directive by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 The public consultation for the review of the Package Travel Directive, launched by the European Commission, is still in process. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Launches 1st Cruise Out of Lavrio Homeport for 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 April 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 April 2022 Celestyal Cruises recently launched its first departure from the port of Lavrio – the third of its homeports – during a special event on board the “Celestyal Olympia”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Swedish Travel Agents Get to Know Thessaloniki and Halkidiki by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 by GTP editing team 29 April 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization introduced the tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki to Swedish travel agents in Göteborg and Stockholm. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek PM Sees Positive Tourism Year Ahead by Maria Paravantes 28 April 2022 by Maria Paravantes 28 April 2022 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed confidence that tourism this year will show positive signs of post-Covid recovery in view of growing demand for the summer ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UNWTO Suspends Russia’s Membership by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek PM Visits Dumfries House, Discusses Tatoi Revamp Plans by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently visited the Dumfries House estate in Scotland on the invitation of Charles, Prince of Wales, to discuss plans for the re-development of the former … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail