Culture Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum Joins Iter Vitis European Cultural Route by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 by GTP editing team 25 July 2023 Thessaloniki’s archaeological museum has joined the Council of Europe’s Iter Vitis Cultural Route and will promote the history and culture of winemaking in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Fires Take Toll on 10% of Greek Island’s Hotel Capacity by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 The ongoing fires which have ravaged a large part of Rhodes have taken a toll on 10% of the island’s hotel capacity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Wildfires: Safety of Tourists in Greece is a Priority, Says Tourism Minister by Nikos Krinis 24 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 24 July 2023 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni spoke to UK media aiming to give a clear picture of the situation on Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines Cancel Flights to Wildfire-hit Rhodes, Repatriate Tourists by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 by GTP editing team 24 July 2023 A number of flights to Rhodes from the UK have been cancelled as wildfires continue to rage on the island for the seventh day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes, Greece: Q&A for Tourists Affected by the Wildfires by GTP editing team 23 July 2023 by GTP editing team 23 July 2023 The Greek government has released a Q&A for visitors affected by the wildfires on the island of Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Wildfires: Ministry Sets Up Hotline for Tourism Bodies, Travel Agents by Nikos Krinis 23 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 23 July 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry has set up a help desk on Rhodes to assist tourism bodies and travel agents due to the extreme wildfires on the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Transport Ministry Facilitates Travelers Leaving Rhodes Due to Wildfires by Nikos Krinis 23 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 23 July 2023 The Transport Ministry is facilitating passengers leaving Rhodes due to wildfires that broke out on the island over the weekend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Wildfires: Help Desk at Airport Opens for Tourists by Nikos Krinis 23 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 23 July 2023 As wildfires rage on Rhodes, the Greek Foreign Ministry said it will open a Help Desk today at the island’s airport to assist visitors return to their countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Wildfire on Rhodes Forces Evacuation of Villages and Hotels by Nikos Krinis 22 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 22 July 2023 Over 8,000 residents and tourists were evacuated from homes and hotels on Rhodes in Greece after a wildfire burning on the island since Tuesday spread to settlements. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Piraeus Port: Self Baggage Drop Off Hub for Airline Passengers Departing from Athens Airport Opens by Nikos Krinis 21 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 21 July 2023 Flying back home from Athens just got easier thanks to a new self bag drop off point for travelers that opened at the port of Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Peloponnese: Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio to Reopen for Visitors by GTP editing team 21 July 2023 by GTP editing team 21 July 2023 The Bourtzi Fortress in the harbor of Nafplio, Peloponnese, reopens to visitors for free in August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Foodies in the UK Taste Thessaloniki’s Traditional ‘Hortopita’ at NatGeo Festival by GTP editing team 21 July 2023 by GTP editing team 21 July 2023 Thessaloniki’s traditional “hortopita” (vegetable and herbs pie) was a favorite for foodies attending the 2023 National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece Cuts Operating Hours at Archaeological Sites Due to Heatwave by GTP editing team 20 July 2023 by GTP editing team 20 July 2023 Greek archaeological sites and monuments will remain closed between noon and 17:30 due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens: Emergency Measures for Residents, Visitors to Stay Safe During Heatwave by GTP editing team 20 July 2023 by GTP editing team 20 July 2023 The Municipality of Athens has announced emergency measures to help residents and visitors keep cool during the heatwave. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Island Entrepreneurs Calling for Support, Incentives by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2023 The Greek government is looking into ways to encourage and support entrepreneurship on the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis by GTP editing team 20 July 2023 by GTP editing team 20 July 2023 In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Island Transport Subsidy Program Accepting Applications by GTP editing team 19 July 2023 by GTP editing team 19 July 2023 Greek island residents and businesses can apply for transportation subsidies through to August 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Islands Among Readers’ Favorites in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards by GTP editing team 19 July 2023 by GTP editing team 19 July 2023 A number of Greek islands were named as favorites in Europe and the world by T + L magazine’s readers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates 91 Athens Riviera: Glamping and Members Club to Open in Greece by Nikos Krinis 19 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 19 July 2023 Grivalia Hospitality has announced details on the development of a new glamping and members club in Voula on the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens and Piraeus Ready to Welcome UEFA Super Cup 2023 by GTP editing team 19 July 2023 by GTP editing team 19 July 2023 Athens and Piraeus are ready to welcome the UEFA Super Cup 2023 this August for the first time. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail