Air Travel IATA 2025 Outlook: Strengthened Profitability Amid Supply Chain Challenges by GTP editing team 11 December 2024 by GTP editing team 11 December 2024 IATA has projected a slight strengthening in profitability for the global airline industry in 2025, despite ongoing challenges in the supply chain and rising costs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Eurogroup: Greece’s 2025 Budget Approved by European Commission by GTP editing team 11 December 2024 by GTP editing team 11 December 2024 Greece is one of eight European Union countries whose draft national budget for 2025 has been approved by the European Commission without reservations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Sees ‘Disappointingly Slow’ Growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production by GTP editing team 11 December 2024 by GTP editing team 11 December 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released updated estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, showing slower-than-expected growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourist Spending in Greece Increases by 14%, Says Visa by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France are key contributors to the significant growth in tourist spending in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investment & infrastructure Minister: Greece Advancing Major Infrastructure and Transport Projects by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 The Greek Transport Ministry has identified eight key priorities to enhance transport connectivity and infrastructure resilience across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News EU Travel Sector Talks Sustainability and Climate Crisis in Brussels Meeting by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 The climate crisis and the green transition took center stage at a high-level meeting on Tuesday at the European Parliament in Brussels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Monocle to Publish ‘A Handbook for Greece’ in Early 2025 by Asimina Doumani 10 December 2024 by Asimina Doumani 10 December 2024 “The Monocle Handbook: Greece” will showcase the country’s unique appeal in a 250-page feature, set for publication in early 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Mykonos Breaks Cruise Arrival Record in 2024, Season to Be Extended in 2025 by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 Mykonos sets another record year for cruise arrivals and will extend its cruise season from February to December in 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Metro Line 2 to Be Extended to Acharnes in East Attica by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 by GTP editing team 10 December 2024 The Greek Transport Ministry plans to extend Athens Metro Line 2 to Acharnes, a municipality in the East Attica regional unit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Property Owners Warn New Tourism Law Could Harm Short-term Rentals by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 With the Greek Tourism Ministry’s draft law under public deliberation, short-term rental owners are voicing concerns over potential hotel industry lobbying. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats INSETE: Greece Matches Spain in Tourism Spending Per Capita by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 Greece is competing on equal footing with other Mediterranean destinations in terms of tourism spending, according to data by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Recognized as Safe Travel Destination in Global Risk Map 2025 by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 Greece is recognized as a safe travel destination in the newly released Risk Map 2025 by Safeture and Riskline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Notre Dame Reopens After Five Years of Restoration, Celebrated Worldwide by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, an 861-year-old landmark, officially reopened on December 7, five years after a devastating fire ravaged its roof and spire. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Scope Upgrades Greece’s Debt to BBB, Outlook Stable by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 Scope reports that Greece is achieving macroeconomic stability, securing primary surpluses, and significantly reducing non-performing loans in its banking sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airline Failure Protection Urged in Review of Passenger Rights Regulation by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 by GTP editing team 9 December 2024 ECTAA has welcomed renewed discussions on revising air passenger rights regulations, with a focus on implementing airline failure protection measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Ministry Bill Open for Public Consultation by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry’s new draft law, which includes provisions targeting short-term rentals, is now open for public comment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Accor: Greece Among Europe’s Top Travel Destinations for 2025 by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 Greece ranks as one of the top destinations for European travelers in 2025, according to a new report from hospitality group Accor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Entry/Exit System to Be Rolled Out Gradually Across Member States by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is set to launch with a progressive start of operations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete: Tender Opens for New Passenger Terminal at Souda Port in Chania by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 A tender for the construction of a new passenger terminal at the port of Souda in Chania, Crete, has been launched. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Ministry Announces ‘Maritime Cluster’ to Support Greek Marine Equipment Businesses by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 by GTP editing team 6 December 2024 The Greek Maritime Ministry announced the creation of a “Maritime Cluster” to support Greek marine equipment businesses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail