Awards GNTO: Tourism Can Be a Tool to Strengthen Global Ties by GTP editing team 3 March 2023 by GTP editing team 3 March 2023 Greece can employ tourism in its strategy to strengthen international ties, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tripadvisor: Two Beaches on Crete Among 25 Best in the World for 2023 by GTP editing team 3 March 2023 by GTP editing team 3 March 2023 Falassarna Beach and Balos Lagoon on Crete have made it on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2023 Best of the Best Beaches Awards list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece Names New Transport Minister After Deadly Train Collision by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 Giorgos Gerapetritis steps in as Greece’s new transport minister following the tragic Tempi train collision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Gentrification of Athens Taking Toll on SMEs, Standard of Living by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 The gentrification of Athens over the last few years is impacting the life of residents and the viability of businesses, says a GSEVEE study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Eurocontrol: Athens Airport Europe’s Most Punctual in February by GTP editing team 2 March 2023 by GTP editing team 2 March 2023 Athens Airport ranks first among Europe’s top 3 airports singled out for punctuality of arrivals and departures for the third week of February. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Allocates €100m to Culture Projects in Thessaly Region by GTP editing team 2 March 2023 by GTP editing team 2 March 2023 The Greek government has announced 100 million euros in funding for culture projects in the Thessaly region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology The Pythia Project: A Game Changer for Chatbot Technology by Nikos Krinis 2 March 2023 by Nikos Krinis 2 March 2023 A new project has launched in Greece that looks to develop a novel platform for creating intelligent agents by using natural language processing and artificial intelligence (AI) for the public … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Call for Entries: Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2023 by GTP editing team 2 March 2023 by GTP editing team 2 March 2023 The 2023 Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards are now open for applications, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greece Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Train Crash by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2023 Greece has declared 3 days of national mourning after a train crash in Tempi left at least 36 passengers dead and dozens injured. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Train Crash: Hoteliers Open their Doors to Victims’ Families, Survivors by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels announced free accommodation for the families of victims and survivors of the train crash in Tempi. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Global Outbound Travel Up by 90% in 2022, Says ITB-IPK Study by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 Almost 700 million trips were made in 2022 reflecting a 90% rise in outbound travel, according to the IPK World Travel Monitor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Detrop 2023 Expo: Greece Should Focus on Olive Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 The Peloponnese Region sees a great potential in the development of a Greek special interest tourism product that focuses on olive oil and developing it into a dynamic travel trend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions SUSTOUR to Present New Sustainability Tools for Tour Operators at ITB Berlin by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 by GTP editing team 1 March 2023 SUSTOUR, an EU-funded project, will present its latest sustainability tools for tour operators at the upcoming ITB Berlin travel expo in Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Islands Give Greece Advantage in Tourism Over Rivals by Maria Paravantes 28 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 February 2023 The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Minister Presents Tools for Thessaly Region Tourism Enhancement by GTP editing team 28 February 2023 by GTP editing team 28 February 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented tools for the promotion of the Thessaly Region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region Plan Sets Out Tourism Development Goals by GTP editing team 28 February 2023 by GTP editing team 28 February 2023 A new strategy, budgeted at 9 million euros, sets out the tourism development goals for the Attica Region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hotel Occupancy Hits 100% in All Greek Destinations for Clean Monday Holiday Weekend by GTP editing team 25 February 2023 by GTP editing team 25 February 2023 Occupancy rates in all of Greece’s travel destinations have hit 100% for the three-day Clean Monday holiday weekend (February 25-27) giving a very welcoming boost to domestic tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News February Tourist Flows in Athens Best Ever, Says Greek Minister by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 Tourist flows in Athens surpassed pre-pandemic levels in February, showing a 5% increase compared to the same month in 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news East Macedonia & Thrace Region Explores Next Steps for Tourism by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 The Region of East Macedonia & Thrace is exploring ways to strengthen its tourism offering. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TEMES and Lamda Team Up for Luxury Hotels – Apartments at Hellinikon by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 Construction giants TEMES SA and Lamda Development have teamed up to start works on two luxury hotels along the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail