Surveys, Trends & Stats Economist: Greece Moves Up 9 Spots in EIU Democracy Index by Maria Paravantes 8 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 February 2023 Greece moved up nine spots in the EIU Democracy Index, very near to being upgraded to a “full democracy”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Brazil Agree to Work Together for Tourism by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 Greece and Brazil have signed three bilateral agreements in the areas of tourism, defense and aviation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Exceeds 2019 Levels for First Time in January by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 by GTP editing team 8 February 2023 Athens International Airport is setting the pace for 2023 exceeding 2019 figures in January for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Early Bookings to Greece Set Positive Pace for 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 Greek tourism market insiders say early bookings are so far giving indications of a strong year ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports Mark Strong Passenger Traffic in 2022, Says ACI Europe by Maria Paravantes 7 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 7 February 2023 Airports in Greece were among the top performers in Europe in terms of 2022 passenger traffic, according to ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens: Where to Donate to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 The Municipality of Athens will be collecting donations of essential supplies to help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology GNTO’s Corporate Website Goes on the Air by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced that its new corporate website is now operational. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Ranks Second Most Popular Beach Destination for US Travelers this Year by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 Crete is the second most sought-after beach destination for US travelers in 2023, according to a HomeToGo report based on traveler searches for vacation rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Expedia: Air Travel is Back, Gen Z and Millennials More Likely to Fly by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 Some 51% of consumers are planning to travel by air travel in the next 12 months with almost 60% of Gen Z and millennials planning a flight in 2023, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece, Albania Hold Talks to Create Aoös-Vjosa Cross-border Park by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2023 Greece and Albania are looking to create a cross-border park to protect the biodiversity of the Aoos-Vjosa river. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GBR: Greece’s Hospitality Sector Makes Steady Steps Towards Recovery in 2022 by Maria Paravantes 6 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 6 February 2023 Greece’s hospitality sector in 2022 managed to cover losses incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic despite the decline in arrivals and overnight stays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Showcase Western Macedonia as Tourist Destination by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing its actions on promoting Western Macedonia as a tourist destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tenders Εight Investors Interested in Developing Volos Port in Thessaly by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 Eight investment schemes have expressed interest in gaining a majority stake of the port of Volos, a coastal city in Thessaly, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Deploys Immediate Aid to Quake-hit Turkey and Syria by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 Greece sent help to Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake struck earlier today killing thousands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Renovation Work in Full Swing for Greece’s New Conrad Hotel (ex Hilton Athens) by Nikos Krinis 6 February 2023 by Nikos Krinis 6 February 2023 Renovation work is in full swing for the property that housed the Hilton Athens, located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fire-hit Mati in Eastern Attica to be Redeveloped into Massive Park by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 by GTP editing team 6 February 2023 The Mati area in Eastern Attica, destroyed by one of Greece’s deadliest fires, will be redeveloped. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Among the First to Reactivate Direct Flights to China by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 Athens is among the first cities to have most reactivated their flight connections with China for 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens – Attica Hotels Reach 69.1% Occupancy in 2022 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens, Attica, reached 69.1% in 2022, still down by 10.7% over pre-Covid 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Business Travel Making Strong Comeback in Europe, Says GBTA by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 by GTP editing team 3 February 2023 Ιnternational bookings for business trips in Europe have recovered to some 60% of their pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by GBTA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Creates Park to the Memory of the Mati Fire Victims by Maria Paravantes 3 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 February 2023 Greek authorities are creating a park in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 2018 fire at Mati, located on the east coast of Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail