Destinations news Halkidiki’s Aristotle Municipality Unveils New Logo by GTP editing team 26 March 2020 by GTP editing team 26 March 2020 The Municipality of Aristotle in Halkidiki has unveiled its new logo, which is part of a broader marketing plan to promote the area’s tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Thessaloniki: Access to Seikh Su Forest is Prohibited by GTP editing team 23 March 2020 by GTP editing team 23 March 2020 The Region of Central Macedonia has banned access to Seikh Su, the hilltop forest surrounding the city of Thessaloniki, as part of its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Alonissos Gives Covid-19 Info in Four Languages by GTP editing team 23 March 2020 by GTP editing team 23 March 2020 The Municipality of Alonissos has launched a brochure in four languages with useful information on the COVID-19 pandemic, for the island’s residents and visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greek Thermal Spring & Spa Facilities Seeking Aid Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 19 March 2020 by GTP editing team 19 March 2020 The Hellenic Association of Municipalities with Thermal Springs is requesting to be included in Greece’s financial support program for businesses that have been hit by the Covid-1 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Municipality Suspends Operation of Culture, Sports Venues by GTP editing team 13 March 2020 by GTP editing team 13 March 2020 The Municipality of Athens has suspended the operation of the city’s indoor sports facilities and cultural venues for 15 days, aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cyprus Tightens Restrictions for Inbound Travelers by GTP editing team 13 March 2020 by GTP editing team 13 March 2020 Aiming to reduce further spread of the coronavirus, Cyprus is tightening its borders and prohibiting entry to any citizen – regardless of nationality – who does not fall into specific … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Gerard Butler in Greece for Olympic Torch Relay by GTP editing team 12 March 2020 by GTP editing team 12 March 2020 Scottish actor Gerard Butler is in Greece to participate in the Oympic Torch Relay ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Polish Market Meets Psiloritis Natural Park on Crete by GTP editing team 10 March 2020 by GTP editing team 10 March 2020 Aiming to promote Crete’s alternative tourism options, the GNTO held a fam trip to the Psiloritis Natural Park for Polish tour operators and journalists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Transavia Tells Dutch Market to ‘Enjoy’ Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 10 March 2020 by GTP editing team 10 March 2020 The northern Greek city of Thessaloniki is featured as a “must-see destination” in the inflight magazine of Dutch low-cost airline Transavia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Kynouria Growing into Top Special Interest Tourist Destination by Maria Paravantes 9 March 2020 by Maria Paravantes 9 March 2020 Tourism Professionals of Kynouria in the Peloponnese are promoting the destination’s special interest tourism offerings that include trekking, gastronomy festivals and fishing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Thousands Stream Through Doors of Athens’ EMST Museum by GTP editing team 6 March 2020 by GTP editing team 6 March 2020 Thousands of people visited the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens during the first three days of its operation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Renovations Underway at 19 Playgrounds in Athens by GTP editing team 4 March 2020 by GTP editing team 4 March 2020 The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with the revamp of 19 playgrounds in the Greek capital, aiming to improve the quality of life for children and their families. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos to Host Tourism Conference Focused on BSEC Countries by GTP editing team 3 March 2020 by GTP editing team 3 March 2020 Kos will be the host destination of a tourism conference to be held by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) and the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Regional Tourism Council Sets Funding for Refugee-hit Islands as Top Priority by GTP editing team 28 February 2020 by GTP editing team 28 February 2020 Securing funds to support Greece’s refugee-hit islands topped the agenda of the 2nd Regional Tourism Council held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Skiathos Airport Shortlisted for Most Scenic Approach to Landing – Vote by March 15 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 by GTP editing team 27 February 2020 Skiathos Airport is among the nominees for PrivateFly’s 2020 Scenic Airports awards, which are won by airports that offer the most stunning approach to landing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News EMST OPEN: Athens Welcomes Greece’s New Modern Art Museum by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2020 The much-awaited National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens will open to the public on February 28 with free admission for the whole month of March. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Works Begin on Piraeus Port’s New Cruise Terminal by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, will be able to handle larger cruise ships and establish itself as a home port once construction works on a new terminal are completed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Moves Ahead with Major Graffiti Cleanup Drive by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 by GTP editing team 26 February 2020 The City of Athens is moving ahead with a graffiti cleanup project after the completion of works on the Pedion tou Areos Park. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens City of Athens Joins Call for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece by Maria Paravantes 25 February 2020 by Maria Paravantes 25 February 2020 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is backing a city council decision to send a letter to the British government calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Northern Greece Thessaloniki’s Pier VI Extension Project Attracts Seven Suitors by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 A project for the extension of Thessaloniki’s sixth pier has attracted the interest of seven companies/consortia from Greece and other European countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail