Company updates Seajets’ Head to Launch Non-profit Foundation to Support Needs of Greek Islands by Nikos Krinis 24 February 2023 by Nikos Krinis 24 February 2023 Seajets’ head, Marios Iliopoulos, has announced the launch of a non-profit foundation to support the needs of the islands the Greek coastal shipping company serves. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture European Cultural Center of Delphi to Get €10m Upgrade by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 The European Cultural Center of Delphi in Central Greece will receive a 10-million-euro upgrade, according to the Greek Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airports Called to Submit Candidacy for ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 by GTP editing team 24 February 2023 Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have once again put forward the Technology Innovation Awards to celebrate the increasingly important role new innovations play for the airport community. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Nearly 30 Million People Chose to Holiday in Greece in 2022 by GTP editing team 23 February 2023 by GTP editing team 23 February 2023 Almost 30 million people chose to holiday in Greece last year with more than 4 million Brits leading the way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Gastronomy Tours: New App Links Tourists in Greece with Local Products by Nikos Krinis 23 February 2023 by Nikos Krinis 23 February 2023 A new app has launched in Greece that helps tourists get to know producers of local culinary products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review UNWTO: One Year On, Tourism Stands Firm in Support of Ukraine by GTP editing team 23 February 2023 by GTP editing team 23 February 2023 One year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine, the UNWTO has reiterated tourism’s calls for peace. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens to Turn Central Avenue into Pedestrian Walkway by Maria Paravantes 23 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 23 February 2023 Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourists to Greece Generate €17.63bn in Travel Receipts in 2022 by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 The number of travelers to Greece in 2022 rose by 89.3% to over 27 million, generating a total of 17.63 billion euros in travel receipts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU States Agree to ‘Phase Out’ Covid Travel Measures for China by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Joins Tourism Partnership for Chania, Crete by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 by GTP editing team 22 February 2023 GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Travel Receipts from UK, French, German Markets Rise in 2022 by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 Tourism revenues generated by travelers to Greece from the UK, France and Germany increased in 2022 compared to pre-Covid 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Dozens of Infrastructure Projects to Take Greek Tourism into New Era by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 One billion euros in infrastructure projects, including ports, marinas and ski resorts, are set to take Greek tourism into the new era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Property Owners and STR Hosts Want Fair Regulations by Maria Paravantes 21 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 21 February 2023 Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Joins Europa Nostra for Creation of European Heritage Hub by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 Greece will join Europa Nostra for the creation of a European Heritage Hub, which will aim to strengthen Europe’s cultural heritage movement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and Mexico Strengthen Cultural and Regional Ties for Future Collaborations by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 by GTP editing team 21 February 2023 Greece and Mexico are exploring future collaborations in the fields of culture, innovation, business and green tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Airbnbs in Greece Fully Booked for Carnival Weekend by GTP editing team 20 February 2023 by GTP editing team 20 February 2023 Airbnbs at popular carnival destinations in Greece are fully booked for the three-day weekend ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Co-Lab Plan Sets Out Actions to Make Greek Island Sustainability Model by Maria Paravantes 20 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 20 February 2023 In five years, the Greek island of Rhodes is expected to have developed into a global model of sustainable tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards EUFCN: Chiliadou Beach, Greece, Wins Best European Film Location Award by GTP editing team 20 February 2023 by GTP editing team 20 February 2023 Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia in Greece was crowned “Best European Film Location of 2022” by the EUFCN. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Stakeholders in Greece-Bulgaria Team Up for CapTour Project by GTP editing team 20 February 2023 by GTP editing team 20 February 2023 Medium-sized tourism businesses in Greece and Bulgaria are to benefit from an initiative known as CapTour. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail