Culture Syros: New Digital Walk Through Ermoupolis to Showcase Cultural Legacy of Poet Manos Eleftheriou by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 The South Aegean Region has allocated funding for a unique project that will allow visitors to explore Ermoupolis, Syros, through the lens of poet Manos Eleftheriou’s life and work. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens-Attica Hotel Association Appeals New Development Fee in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 Athens’ hotel association is appealing a new “local sustainable development fee” on hotels in Vari, Voula, and Vouliagmeni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece Launches International Tender to Boost Cruise Activity at Three Key Ports by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF) has initiated an international tender process to enhance cruise activity at three key ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Region to Create Largest Certified Hiking Trail Network in Greece by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 The Peloponnese Region will upgrade and modernize a 1,729 km hiking trail network, making it one of the largest in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Fodor’s Includes Meteora Among Top Places to Go in Europe in 2025 by GTP editing team 4 January 2025 by GTP editing team 4 January 2025 Meteora in Thessaly earned a spot among Europe’s top destinations for 2025, as highlighted by Fodor’s Travel magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Parnassos Ski Center Secures €8.7 Million for Upgrades Through Recovery Fund by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 The Parnassos Ski Center is set to receive significant upgrades through an 8.7-million-euro investment funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Piraeus: Greece’s First Underwater Antiquities Museum to Open by 2026 by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 Greece’s first National Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus is set to open in 2026, featuring more than 2,500 exhibits. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Soon to Get 100 More ‘Green’ Buses for Public Transportation by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Athens’ public transport system will soon benefit from 100 new electric buses, according to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Shipping Ministry Moves Forward with Volos Port Restoration by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Shipping Ministry has signed a restoration contract for the Volos Port following the natural disasters “Daniel” and “Elias” in September 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hotels Association Celebrates 110 Years of Promoting Hospitality by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Thessaloniki Hotels Association celebrated its 110th anniversary in December, honoring its century-long contribution to the city’s tourism development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news National Geographic Highlights Samos as Greece’s Most ‘Unexpected’ Destination for 2025 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Samos, a picturesque island in the North Aegean, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of Greece’s most “unexpected” destinations for 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens: 3D Virtual Tour into City Hall’s 150-year History by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Athens Municipality celebrates the 150th anniversary of Athens City Hall with a pioneering 3D virtual tour showcasing the building’s unique history. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sfakia Municipality Seeks to Promote Sustainable Tourism at Samaria Gorge by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Municipality of Sfakia has partnered with the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency to implement preservation initiatives aimed at enhancing the Samaria Gorge. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pieria’s Tourism Organization Targets More Visitors from Turkish Market by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Pierian Organization of Tourism Development and Promotion (POTAP) is actively expanding its reach into the Turkish tourist market, with the aim of attracting visitors from Greece’s neighboring country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Macedonia Promotes Tourism at Leading Events in Sweden and Germany by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Central Macedonia’s diverse tourism offerings were recently showcased at two key international events in Sweden and Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Severe Weather Hits Greece, Bringing Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds by GTP editing team 28 December 2024 by GTP editing team 28 December 2024 Greece has been experiencing severe weather with heavy rainfall, snow, and gale-force winds impacting several areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens’ Restaurant Scene Celebrates New MICHELIN Guide 2024 Honors by GTP editing team 23 December 2024 by GTP editing team 23 December 2024 The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled its 2024 selection of Athens’ finest restaurants, offering both local food enthusiasts and international gourmets a comprehensive guide to the Greek capital’s exceptional culinary scene. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Flows Between Greece and Turkey Show Gradual Increase, Says Minister by GTP editing team 20 December 2024 by GTP editing team 20 December 2024 Greece and Turkey are focusing on strategies to achieve mutual benefits in the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Industry Raises Concerns Over New Fee in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni by Nikos Krinis 20 December 2024 by Nikos Krinis 20 December 2024 The Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni has decided to implement a new 12-year sustainable development fee on businesses, sparking concerns among hotel owners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Maritime Ministry: 21 Greek Island Port Upgrade Projects Fast-tracked for Development by GTP editing team 20 December 2024 by GTP editing team 20 December 2024 Twenty-one island port upgrade projects have been included in the strategic investments of Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF), expediting their progress. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail