Surveys, Trends & Stats Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average by Maria Paravantes 16 May 2023 by Maria Paravantes 16 May 2023 The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Athens See Ratings Rise for Travel Experience in Q1 by GTP editing team 16 May 2023 by GTP editing team 16 May 2023 Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Global Ecotourism Market Gaining Ground, Expected to Grow 15% Between 2023-2033 by GTP editing team 16 May 2023 by GTP editing team 16 May 2023 The ecotourism market is set to surge in the following years, driven by consumer demand for sustainable travel and supported by technology and conservation efforts worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurocontrol: Daily Flights to Greece on Upward Trend by GTP editing team 15 May 2023 by GTP editing team 15 May 2023 The number of daily flights to Greece is on a steady rise, placing the country in the Top 10 summer destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Infrastructure Works in the Pipeline for North Aegean Region by GTP editing team 15 May 2023 by GTP editing team 15 May 2023 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Court Puts Three Piraeus Port Extension Projects on Hold by Maria Paravantes 15 May 2023 by Maria Paravantes 15 May 2023 Greece’s highest court decides to suspend three key investment projects at Piraeus Port after calls by residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ILGA-Europe: Greece Moves Up Four Places on 2023 Rainbow Map by GTP editing team 15 May 2023 by GTP editing team 15 May 2023 Greece has climbed to the 13th place on ILGA-Europe’s 2023 Rainbow Map, which ranks the legal and policy situation of LGBTI people in 49 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Signs Agreement with Cyprus and Lebanon to Increase Tourist Flows by GTP editing team 12 May 2023 by GTP editing team 12 May 2023 An agreement was signed between Greece, Cyprus and Lebanon to facilitate and increase tourist flows between the three countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Yiannis Retsos Signs Off as SETE President, Announces Future Plans by Nikos Krinis 12 May 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 May 2023 SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe Calls for Update to 30-year-old EU Airport Slot Regulation by GTP editing team 12 May 2023 by GTP editing team 12 May 2023 ACI Europe, which represents Europe’s airports, has renewed its call for the European Commission to bring the EU Airport Slot Regulation up to date. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greece Invites Tourists to Live ‘A Life-changing Experience’ by Nikos Krinis 11 May 2023 by Nikos Krinis 11 May 2023 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a new promotional campaign to inspire travelers to visit Greece this season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats GNTO Helps Greece Achieve ‘Miracle’ Tourism Recovery post-COVID by Nikos Krinis 11 May 2023 by Nikos Krinis 11 May 2023 The major role the GNTO played in the post-pandemic recovery of Greece’s tourism industry was presented on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites New App Brings Acropolis of the 5th Century BC Back to Life by GTP editing team 11 May 2023 by GTP editing team 11 May 2023 A new app gives visitors to the Acropolis the opportunity to experience the site as it was during the 5th century BC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport Airports in Greece Boost Group Business in Q1 by GTP editing team 11 May 2023 by GTP editing team 11 May 2023 Activity at Greece’s 14 regional airports helped boost Fraport Group’s Q1 results. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Blue Flag Beaches Pass the 600 Mark by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 Greece now boasts more Blue Flag beaches than ever before with 617 in total, according to the 2023 Blue Flag quality award list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Minister: Greece Sees Longer Tourism Season, Tourists Coming to Athens Non-stop by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 The extension of the Greek tourism season has become a reality, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI: Surge in Summer Bookings, Most Popular Destinations Include Spain and Greece by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 Summer travel demand remains strong for TUI with 8.3 million bookings to date. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Sees Double-digit Domestic Passenger Growth in April by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 Athens International Airport (AIA) saw monthly domestic passenger movements reaching a record high in April, with a double-digit increase compared to 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Study: Greece’s Popularity as Wine Tourism Destination on the Up by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 by GTP editing team 10 May 2023 Greece is gaining popularity for its wine tourism experiences, with a 41% increase in searches for wine tours and tasting in 2022, according to a study by Tourix. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism on Track for Full Recovery, Says UNWTO by GTP editing team 9 May 2023 by GTP editing team 9 May 2023 International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during January-March 2023 than in the same period of 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail