Awards Crete’s Rethymnon Becomes ‘Bike Friendly’ Destination by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 by GTP editing team 1 March 2021 The city of Rethymnon on Crete has received the “Bike Friendly” seal by NatTour and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Telegraph Highlights 15 ‘Perfect’ Greek Islands for post-Covid Travel by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 The Telegraph has highlighted 15 Greek islands as the “perfect” destinations for post-Covid-19 travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news National Geographic Gives 6 Countries a ‘Tour’ of Alonissos’ Underwater Museum by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 by GTP editing team 26 February 2021 National Geographic is offering its readers in six countries a complete introduction to Greece’s first underwater museum, located near the island of Alonissos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Beaches in Greece on World’s and Europe’s Best Lists for 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 by GTP editing team 25 February 2021 Four of Greece’s most popular beaches, located on Crete and Milos, are included on TripAdvisor’s lists of the Top 25 Beaches in the World and in Europe for 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Coronavirus Puts Athens’ Hospitality Market on Hold by Eleftheria Pantziou 24 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 24 February 2021 The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, international travel restrictions and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Arcadia in Strict Lockdown, Nafplio Goes ‘Red’ by GTP editing team 24 February 2021 by GTP editing team 24 February 2021 The regional unit of Arcadia and the municipality of Nafplio have both changed status on Greece’s Covid-19 color-coded risk-assessment map due to a rise in cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Brits are Booking to Go to Crete this Summer, says easyJet by GTP editing team 23 February 2021 by GTP editing team 23 February 2021 The island of Crete in Greece is among the current “front runner” destinations the Brits are booking to travel to in summer 2021, according to easyJet. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Santorini Hoteliers Call on Gov’t to Set Tourism Opening Date by GTP editing team 22 February 2021 by GTP editing team 22 February 2021 Hoteliers on Santorini are calling on the Greek government to set a specific date for the re-opening of tourism so travelers can plan ahead and book. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Elefsina’s Old Oil Mill to Become an Archaeological Museum by GTP editing team 22 February 2021 by GTP editing team 22 February 2021 The old Oil Mill in Elefsina, Attica, will be transformed into a museum and house some of the city’s most significant archaeological findings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Adds ‘Dark Red’ Level to Covid-19 Risk Map by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2021 by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2021 Areas in Greece that are considered “very high-risk” due to increased Covid-19 cases will now be indicated on the country’s risk-assessment map with the color ‘dark red’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Halkidiki Tourism Professionals May Cover 50% of Covid-19 Testing Costs for Tourists by GTP editing team 19 February 2021 by GTP editing team 19 February 2021 Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, are examining the possibility of paying for part of the cost of Covid-19 testing for tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Volunteer to Help Athens’ Strays by GTP editing team 19 February 2021 by GTP editing team 19 February 2021 The Municipality of Athens is looking for volunteers to actively support its animal welfare program that is dedicated to protecting the city’s strays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Germans Looking at Three Greek Islands for Summer 2021 Holidays by GTP editing team 18 February 2021 by GTP editing team 18 February 2021 Three Greek islands are among the top destinations preferred by Germans planning their holidays for the summer this year, according to TUI Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens 2021 Tourism Strategy to Focus on Sustainability and Infrastructure Development by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 February 2021 The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency is developing a new tourism strategy for the Greek capital based on sustainability practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Study: Crete’s Positive Health Record Attracts Travelers by GTP editing team 18 February 2021 by GTP editing team 18 February 2021 The Greek island of Crete is winning over prospective travelers thanks to its effective management of the coronavirus pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives TTO: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 February 2021 The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations and the bilateral agreements to be signed with other countries, according to TTO President Voula Patoulidou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens: Central Pagrati Neighborhood Gets its Own ‘Pocket Park’ by GTP editing team 18 February 2021 by GTP editing team 18 February 2021 The Municipality of Athens has opened its third mini park in the neighborhood of Pagrati, aiming to improve the standard of living in central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu Among Top 5 Int’l Destinations for UK Travel in 2021 by GTP editing team 17 February 2021 by GTP editing team 17 February 2021 Corfu is among the top 5 international destinations of choice for UK nationals planning to travel this year, according to analytics firm ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Trikala Invests in Sustainability to Boost Tourism Growth by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 February 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 17 February 2021 The Municipality of Trikala, located in central Greece, is investing in sustainable practices aiming to attract travelers and achieve growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Trust the Change: New Funding Program for Businesses on 10 Cycladic Islands by GTP editing team 17 February 2021 by GTP editing team 17 February 2021 The Laskaridis Foundation and The People’s Trust have launched a new funding program for environmentally responsible enterprises on 10 islands of the Cyclades. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail