Ferries Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio Ports See Passenger Traffic Up in July by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 The Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio handled more than 2 million passengers this July, recording a 7.85% increase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study Findings Reveal Urgent Need for Fire Prevention Plan in Greece by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2023 A total of 11,000km2 went up in smoke in Greece from 2000 to 2023 as a result of fire, according to a GBR Consulting study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Acropolis Visitor Zones Go into Effect in September by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 Special visitor zones aimed at easing tourist traffic to the Acropolis in Athens are set to go into effect on September 4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EKPIZO: What to Know When Going to the Beach in Greece by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 by GTP editing team 8 August 2023 Greek consumer rights organization EKPIZO informs on what beachgoers should know when visiting a beach in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Fires: 84% of Island’s Hotels Unaffected by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Eighty-four percent of the hotels on Rhodes and 81 percent of available rooms were not affected by last month’s fires. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats NBG: Climate Change Boosts Travel Demand for Lesser Known Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Climate change and high temperatures are set to increase demand for lesser known Greek destinations, study finds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelers to Europe Will Need to Pay a 7-euro Charge to Enter EU by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Travelers from the US and other countries, currently allowed visa-free access to Europe, will as of 2024 have to pay a 7-euro fee to enter. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Scope Ratings Agency Upgrades Greece’s Economy to BBB- by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Scope Ratings Agency upgraded the Greek economy rating to BBB- stable from ΒΒ+. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and China Put Culture High on Agenda of Talks by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Greece and China explore ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen engagements in the field of culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Culture Ministry: Online Ads for Acropolis ‘Skip the Line’ Entrance Tickets are Misleading by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Online advertisements promising tickets that offer a “Skip the line” service for the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens are misleading, says the Greek Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Among European Cities With Most Breathtaking Homes, according to Pinterest by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 by GTP editing team 7 August 2023 Athens ranked 6th on the list of European cities with the most beautiful homes, according to a recent survey by Alan Boswell. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Raises Golden Visa Limit to €500,000 for Certain Areas by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 Greece doubled the golden visa limit to 500,000 euros from 250,000 euros applicable to properties in certain areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travelers Give Greek Hotels Thumbs Up for Service in June by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 Greek hotels outperformed those in rival markets for customer satisfaction in June, a study found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece-China Discuss Deepening Bilateral Cooperation in Tourism by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 Greece and China are exploring ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Segment in Greece Marking Steady Growth by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 The cruise segment in Greece is fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, with over 5 million passengers expected this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greece in Top 10 Best Countries for Wine Lovers to Visit by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 by GTP editing team 4 August 2023 Greece is among the top 10 best countries for wine lovers, based on wine consumption, production, vineyard area, tours & tastings and cost. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Launch ‘Rhodes, What You Love is Here’ Campaign by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 In efforts to restore Rhodes’ reputation and encourage tourism to the island, Greece will launch a new international campaign. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airport Traffic Soars in First Half of 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 Greece’s airports welcomed 27.4 million passengers in the January-June period, marking a 21.7% rise in traffic over 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news International Arrivals to Greece via Road Recover in May-July by Maria Paravantes 3 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 August 2023 International tourist arrivals to Greece by road are recouping pre-Covid levels reaching 4.8 million from May to early July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Seaplane Arrival Paves Way for Waterway Operations in Greece by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 by GTP editing team 3 August 2023 Greece received its first seaplane that will shorten travel time to the islands when waterway operations kick off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail