Trade Associations - Gov Greek Interim Tourism Minister Meets with Innovators to Discuss Next Day by GTP editing team 22 June 2023 by GTP editing team 22 June 2023 Greece’s interim tourism minister, Ioanna Dretta, met with sector innovators to discuss opportunities and challenges ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news April Tourism Boosts Turnover at Greek Hotels and Restaurants by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 Greek Easter and the first tourist arrivals to Greece for 2023 boosted April turnover for accommodation and F&B services providers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTTC & UNWTO Sign Historic MOU to Advance Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Tourism by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 In an historic first, the major global tourism bodies WTTC and UNWTO have partnered to drive Travel & Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Investments in 2021-2022 Boost Greek Hotel Sector by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 Nearly 4 billion euros went into Greece’s hotel sector over the last two years with the bulk of funds invested in the construction of new hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airports: ACI Expects Strong Northern Hemisphere Summer Season, 2.9bn Passengers in Q3 by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 Air travel demand is expected to soar in the northern hemisphere this summer, said ACI World. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events First Guidance Committee for Sustainable Greek Islands Convenes by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 by GTP editing team 21 June 2023 The first guidance committee meeting for the GR-eco Islands initiative agrees on sustainable goals which will add value to the Greek island tourism product. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Summer 2023: Athens in Top 10 Most Searched Destinations for Travel by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 Athens moves into the Top 10 most searched for destinations for summer 2023, says travel intelligence provider ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Int’l Arrivals to Greece’s Regional Airports Rise in January-May by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 The number of international arrivals at Greece’s 14 regional airports increased in the first five months of the year compared to 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Global Traveler: Greek Islands Shine at US Leisure Lifestyle Awards by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 The Greek islands received prestigious accolades at the Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards with Santorini in the lead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news British Airways: Two Greek Islands See High Increase in 2023 Holiday Package Searches by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 by GTP editing team 20 June 2023 Rhodes and Crete are among the top 10 world destinations with the highest increase in holiday package searches in 2023 so far. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Virtuoso: Greece a Top Pick for World’s Luxury Travel Lovers by GTP editing team 19 June 2023 by GTP editing team 19 June 2023 Greece is among the world’s leading luxury travel spots this summer, according to luxury travel experts Virtuoso. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hungarian Vacationers Showing Interest in Greece this Summer by GTP editing team 19 June 2023 by GTP editing team 19 June 2023 Greece is winning over more Hungarian travelers this year, according to travel agents in Hungary. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Ioanna Dretta: New Greek Gov’t Must Coordinate to Ensure Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 19 June 2023 by GTP editing team 19 June 2023 Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta sets out priorities for new government after elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EEA: Greece in Europe’s Top 3 for the ‘Excellent’ Quality of its Swimming Waters by Maria Paravantes 16 June 2023 by Maria Paravantes 16 June 2023 Greece is once again in Europe’s Top 3 countries for the excellent quality of its swimming waters, the European Bathing Water Quality report found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos and Santorini Tourism Season Off to a Slow Start by GTP editing team 16 June 2023 by GTP editing team 16 June 2023 Traveler interest for Mykonos and Santorini appears to be waning as the season starts off slow, say locals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel TUI Extends Packages for Greece to November Driven by Strong Demand by GTP editing team 16 June 2023 by GTP editing team 16 June 2023 Travel demand for Greece this summer is growing with Crete leading the way, according to German travel giant TUI. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Eleonas’ Intercity KTEL Bus Depot Project Moves to Next Phase by Maria Paravantes 16 June 2023 by Maria Paravantes 16 June 2023 The Eleonas intercity KTEL bus depot project has moved to the next phase after environmental terms were approved. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Open Office in Greece by Nikos Krinis 16 June 2023 by Nikos Krinis 16 June 2023 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will open an office in Athens – Wyndham Hellas – that will oversee all aspects of the company’s hotels in Greece, Cyprus, the Balkans and Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality IGLTA Launches Accreditation Program for Hotels that Welcome LGBTQ+ Guests by GTP editing team 16 June 2023 by GTP editing team 16 June 2023 The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) recently launched a global accreditation program for hotels and resorts to demonstrate their allyship for LGBTQ+ guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Launches New ‘Tool’ to Crack Down on Tax Evasion by GTP editing team 15 June 2023 by GTP editing team 15 June 2023 Greek authorities are enhancing tax fraud efforts with a new digital ‘tool’ that enables financial profiling and cross-referencing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail