Destinations news New General Urban Plan for Thessaloniki Approved by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 Thessaloniki’s new general urban plan, approved to solve land use problems, promote reuse of inactive building stock, and transform the city into a sustainable one. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Northern Greece Thessaloniki Hotels Association Unveils New Corporate Identity by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 by GTP editing team 31 July 2023 Thessaloniki Hotels Association unveils new logo honoring the city’s architecture and history. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Campaign for Fire-stricken Rhodes to Launch by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 A campaign promoting Rhodes to its main tourism markets will launch to support the island’s areas that were affected by the recent wildfires. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news UNWTO Says Greece a Safe Destination, Lauds Fire Management by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 Greece remains a safe destination thanks to its readiness and effective management of fires, according to the UNWTO’s Director for Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Hoteliers See Occupancy Level Improvement in January-June by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 Athens hoteliers welcomed a rise in occupancy levels in the first half of the year, reaching 73%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Civil Protection Minister: More than 660 Fires in Greece, Majority Sparked by Humans by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 Over 660 fires broke out in Greece in the last 10 days, the majority being human-induced, said Greece’s Civil Protection Minister. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greece Funds Bus, Ferry Services to Ensure Affordable Transport by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 The Greek Transport Ministry released 18.3 million euros to bus and ferry services providers to ensure affordable transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EBD: Two Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Most Beautiful for 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 Two Greek beaches on Milos and Halkidiki are among Europe’s 15 most beautiful for 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Northern Greece Thessaloniki Aiming to Become European City of Sport for 2024 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 by GTP editing team 28 July 2023 The Municipality of Thessaloniki has submitted a nomination file to ACES Europe to become the European City of Sport for 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Collects €3.2bn in Tourism Revenues in January-May by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 Travel receipts in Greece reached some 3.2 billion euros during the first five months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Greek Tourism Can Score High with Sporting Events, Says Minister by Nikos Krinis 27 July 2023 by Nikos Krinis 27 July 2023 Major sporting events, such as the iconic Acropolis Rally, can promote Greece as a year-round destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fires a Blow to Rhodes’ Tourism Season as Cancelations Rise by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2023 Fires burning for more than a week on Rhodes are taking a toll on the island’s tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI World Reveals Top 20 Busiest Airports Worldwide by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 by GTP editing team 27 July 2023 Airports Council International (ACI) World has confirmed the top 20 busiest airports worldwide, representing 18% of global passenger traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats BoG: 5-month International Arrivals to Greece Rise by 32.9% by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 International arrivals to Greece during January-May were up by 32.9%, boosting travel receipts by 30.7%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skift: Athens Among Top 10 Most Searched Summer 2023 Travel Destinations by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 Skift’s 2023 State of Travel Report found Athens as one of the world’s most searched destinations this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Gives No Timetable for Demolition of Top Floors by Maria Paravantes 26 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 26 July 2023 Ble Kedros, representing Coco-mat Hotels, will carry out a study before tearing down two floors of its hotel in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes in State of Emergency, Island Mayor Suspects Arson by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 The whole island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency as fires continue to burn for the ninth day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Updates Bill, Lifts Restrictions for Greeks Voting from Abroad by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 Greek lawmakers approved a law which allows Greeks living abroad to vote without restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Ships Not Banned from Amsterdam, Says Industry Group CLIA by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 by GTP editing team 26 July 2023 The cruise industry’s trade body refuted reports that Amsterdam would be banning cruise ships to fight overtourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov PM Mitsotakis Prioritizes Prevention as Fires Continue to Burn Across Greece by Maria Paravantes 25 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 July 2023 Greece’s PM said prevention will be a government priority as fires continued to burn across the country for the eighth day in a row. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail