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
Air Travel US Carriers Have More Plans for Greece, New Connections Under Consideration by Nikos Krinis 3 May 2022 by Nikos Krinis 3 May 2022 Greece may see an expansion of existing US airline routes for 2022 and new direct connections to/from American cities such as Miami and Dallas next year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: Greece Keeps its Airport, Airplane Mask Mandate by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 Although Greece has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions for domestic and international flights, the mask mandate for indoor areas of airports and while on flights is still in force. 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
Athens News Five City Walking Routes to Unveil History and Culture ‘Secrets’ of Athens by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 by GTP editing team 3 May 2022 Unknown history and culture stories of the Greek capital city will be unveiled through five exciting walking routes that will be held this month by the municipality’s Athens Culture Net. 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
Athens News Athens Municipality Partners with Panteion University to Boost Greek Capital’s Attractiveness by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 by GTP editing team 28 April 2022 Athens Municipality has joined forces with Panteion University to boost the quality of life in the Greek capital and promote the city as an attractive tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Teams Up with Australian Committees for Return of Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni met with Australia’s national committees lobbying for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Sees Big Interest from Italian Market by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 The Halkidiki Tourism Organization presented the area’s tourism offerings to Italian travel professionals during the BIT 2022 expo that took place recently in Milan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Spend €2m to Promote Chios, Lesvos, Kos, Leros and Samos by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 Five Eastern Aegean islands that have faced the brunt of the refugee crisis over the last few years, which took a toll on incoming tourism, will receive extra promotion in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries May 1 Strike in Greece to Keep Ferries Docked at Ports by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 Ferries in Greece are to remain docked at ports for 24 hours on Sunday, May 1, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) will hold a 24-hour strike to mark Labor … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Promotes City’s Food and Wine to Int’l Audience by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is promoting the city’s food and wine offerings through foreign media and organizations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News This is Athens City Festival: Over 100 Activities for Greeks and Visitors by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 The “This is Athens City Festival” will open in the Greek capital in May with over 100 activities focusing on culture, entertainment, gastronomy and sports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s International Cycling Tour to Start from Crete by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 by GTP editing team 26 April 2022 The “International Cycling Tour of Hellas” event in Greece will kick off from Crete on April 27 with a total of 147 cyclists ready for five days of action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos Airport to Take Name of Greek Revolutionary Heroine by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 by GTP editing team 21 April 2022 The airport on the Greek island of Mykonos will be renamed to “Manto Mavrogenous” in honor of the heroine of the Greek War of Independence, the Greek Transport Ministry has … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens and Thessaloniki Among Most Affordable City Break Destinations in Europe by GTP editing team 20 April 2022 by GTP editing team 20 April 2022 A new study has found that the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are among the most affordable city break destinations in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Kos Island Awarded ‘Bike Friendly’ Seal by GTP editing team 20 April 2022 by GTP editing team 20 April 2022 The Dodecanese island of Kos has received “Bike Friendly” certification, making it one more Greek destination to integrate cycling activities into its tourism offerings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Welcoming 43 New Air Routes and More Airlines for Summer 2022 by Nikos Krinis 19 April 2022 by Nikos Krinis 19 April 2022 Athens International Airport (AIA) will welcome 43 new routes, including 6 new airlines and 8 new destinations for the summer 2022 season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Crete’s New Chania Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public by GTP editing team 19 April 2022 by GTP editing team 19 April 2022 The new Chania Archaeological Museum on the Greek island of Crete recently opened its doors featuring more than 3,500 artefacts, 1,000 of which for the first time. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Historic ‘Hotel Leros’ to be Revamped into Cultural Venue by GTP editing team 19 April 2022 by GTP editing team 19 April 2022 The historic ‘Hotel Leros’ on the Greek island of Leros will be redeveloped into a multi-purpose cultural space after being approved for funding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail