Destinations news Hundreds of Small Family-owned Hotels in Greece Up for Grabs by Maria Paravantes 15 June 2023 by Maria Paravantes 15 June 2023 More than 200 mostly family-owned hotels in Greece are being sold off to the best bidders as owners are unable to cope with rising costs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alexandros Thanos Steps in as SETE’s New Approved Advisor by GTP editing team 15 June 2023 by GTP editing team 15 June 2023 Alexandros Thanos steps in as approved advisor for SETE, the body that represents all suppliers of Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece and Piraeus Among Top Luxury Cruise Destinations in June by GTP editing team 15 June 2023 by GTP editing team 15 June 2023 Greece and Piraeus are among the most popular luxury cruise hotspots this month, according to CruiseCompete’s latest survey on global cruise trends. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news No Swimming or Approach Allowed at Zakynthos’ Navagio Beach by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 Tourists will only be able to see Zakynthos’ famous Shipwreck Beach from afar for 20 minutes max. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Cost-of-living Crisis Forces Greeks to Slash Vacation Spending by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 The cost-of-living crisis is forcing Greeks to slash their holiday spending by 15% this year, a study found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News MICE Tourism: Athens Welcomed 40,000 Business Travelers in 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 Athens is steadily evolving into a meetings and conferences destination hosting 109 international conventions in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates LGBTQ+ Travel: W Costa Navarino Becomes First IGLTA-accredited Hotel Globally by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 W Costa Navarino in Messinia is the first IGLTA-accredited hotel in the world, showcasing exceptional inclusivity and commitment to LGBTQ+ travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates UK’s Newmarket Adds New Guided Trips to Greece for 2024 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 UK tour operator Newmarket Holidays to add more guided and escorted trips to Greece in 2024 and extra capacity on popular options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News New Bus Stops, Parking Areas for Tourist Coaches in Athens by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 by GTP editing team 14 June 2023 Athens Municipality designates bus stops to improve traffic and tourist experience, ensuring convenient access to attractions while minimizing disruptions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Study: Greece Stands to Gain By Linking Primary Sector with Tourism by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 Linking the primary sector with tourism through gastronomy tourism can contribute to national and local economies, found a study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Holidaymakers Rank Athens and Greece High this Summer by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 Greece and Athens are among the leading destinations of choice for Europeans this year, according to booking figures for the summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news European Union’s New Rail Rules Change Compensation Rights by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 by GTP editing team 13 June 2023 New EU rules for the protection for rail passengers faced with delays, cancellations and missed connections go into effect. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Greece Tourism Prospect Strong but More Needs to be Done by Maria Paravantes 12 June 2023 by Maria Paravantes 12 June 2023 Greece is among the world’s top 5 tourism brands but more needs to be done for the country to maintain its strong standing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Three Tourism Enterprises Among Top 10 Best Employers in Greece by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 Three Greek tourism industry companies are among the country’s top 10 best employers, according to a survey by Randstad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy ECTAA: Package Travel Directive Rules Must Apply to All Players by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 Rules that protect consumers must apply equally to all stakeholders, including airlines, say travel agents and tour operators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news United Kingdom to Start Charging Travelers Under ETA Scheme by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 Travelers to the UK will soon be required to pay an entry fee under the new Electronic Travel Authorization scheme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news LGBTQ+ Travelers More Concerned About Safety, Says Survey by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 by GTP editing team 12 June 2023 LGBTQ+ travelers continue to face heightened safety concerns, leading to avoidance of affection and privacy control, according to a WayAway survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Opens New Round of Tourism Business Funding by Maria Paravantes 9 June 2023 by Maria Paravantes 9 June 2023 Tourism business owners active in Greece can now apply for funding and grants under a second round of support. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Passenger Traffic at Athens Airport Continues its Upward Trend in May by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 Passenger traffic through Athens International Airport in May surpassed pre-Covid 2019 levels for that month by 11.1%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Tourism Bodies Call on EU to Review VAT Platform Rules by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 by GTP editing team 9 June 2023 A group of European travel and tourism associations are calling on the EU to reexamine a set of proposed VAT platform rules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail