Athens News ‘Pocket Park’ Network in Athens is Growing by GTP editing team 7 October 2021 by GTP editing team 7 October 2021 The Municipality of Athens has increased its network of “pocket parks” with the addition of a new green area in the district of Petralona. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Four Attica Municipalities ‘Adopt’ Fire-stricken Areas in Evia by GTP editing team 6 October 2021 by GTP editing team 6 October 2021 The municipalities of Vironas, Kesariani, Agios Dimitrios and Ilioupoli in Attica will support four areas on the fire-stricken island of Evia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica Goes to IFTM-Top Resa Show to Woo French Travelers by GTP editing team 5 October 2021 by GTP editing team 5 October 2021 The Region of Attica is participating in France’s IFTM-Top Resa 2021, the international tourism trade show that is running in Paris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor: People-centered Policies Needed to Address Climate Change by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is considering new people-centered policies to improve the standard of living in the Greek capital and address climate change. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s Plaka Bridge Restoration Receives Europa Nostra Accolade by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 Greece’s Plaka Bridge restoration project was honored with a 2021 European Heritage / Europa Nostra Award during a recent ceremony in Epirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Kythira Airport to Celebrate 50th Birthday in December by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 The Kythira “Alexander Onassis” Airport in Greece is celebrating the milestone of 50 years of service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News World Animal Day: City of Athens Shows it Cares by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 The City of Athens celebrated World Animal Day 2021 with events at its shelter for stray animals in the Votanikos district. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Kalamata Airport in Greece on Track for Development by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 The tender for the selection of consultants for the development of Kalamata Airport in Greece has been completed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news German Travelers Choosing Crete for Autumn Holidays by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 All the more German travelers are choosing Crete for autumn vacations, as more airlines have extended direct flights to the Greek islands until November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaloniki’s Exhibitions will Take Place as Planned Despite Covid ‘Red’ Status by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 TIF-Helexpo’s upcoming exhibitions in Thessaloniki will take place as planned despite the city going ‘red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Twin Influencers Promote Greece on China Central Television by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 Greek twin influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou promoted Greece’s natural beauty and culture through a 4-minute video on China Central Television (CCTV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Viva la feta’: Belgian Travel Show Begins Filming on Sifnos by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 A Belgian travel TV show titled “Viva la feta” has just started filming on the Greek island of Sifnos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Curfew and Music Ban for Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Kilkis and Larissa Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Emergency Covid-19 restrictions will go into effect in Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Kilkis and Larissa as they were declared ‘red’ areas on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Ready to Impose Measures in High-risk Areas by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Greek health authorities have ruled out the possibility of a country-wide lockdown but are noting that local Covid-19 restrictions will be ordered should the need arise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Plaka Bridge in Greece to Receive Accolade from Europa Nostra by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 The restoration project of the Plaka bridge in Epirus, Greece, will receive an accolade from Europa Nostra, the pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Promo Video Attracts Traveler Attention by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 A promotional video highlighting the beauty and tourism offerings of the Peloponnese Region is winning over the crowds exceeding 3 million views in its first month on the air. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Introduces its ‘Next Door Heroes’ to Travelers by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has released a short video introducing travelers to the city’s “next door heroes”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Do Something GREAT: Central Macedonia Launches New Tourism Campaign by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 “Do Something GREAT” is the slogan of Central Macedonia’s new tourism campaign that aims to attract more travelers to the region and extend the season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Thessaloniki Still Struggling to Increase Hotel Stays by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, is struggling to attract visitors, recording only 531,806 overnight stays in the first 8 months of the year, down by 0.04% over the same period … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Syros Archaeological Museum to Increase in Size by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 The Archaeological Museum of Syros will increase in size with the addition of two more halls, according to an announcement by the Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail