Destinations news A3M Risk Map: Greece Among Safest Countries to Visit in 2023 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 Greece is considered one of the safest countries to visit in 2023, according to a global monitoring risk map released by security company A3M. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Takes Actions to Strengthen Tourist Flows to Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 Increasing the number of international flights to Thessaloniki and Makedonia Airport and reaching out to new markets are top priorities for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists by Nikos Krinis 16 January 2023 by Nikos Krinis 16 January 2023 Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Eurobarometer: EU Citizens Worried About Rising Living Costs by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 Europeans are worried about the cost of living crisis and expecting the EU to take more measures, found the latest Eurobarometer survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level EU Court: Travelers May Get Discounts for Package Trips Affected by Covid-19 Measures by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 The European Union’s Court of Justice ruled that travelers whose package trip was affected by Covid-19 measures may be entitled to discounts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Crete’s Heraklion Airport Marks 3.5% Increase in 2022 Over 2019 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 Crete’s Heraklion Airport exceeded pre-Covid 2019 passenger levels by 3.5% in 2022 with Chania Airport not far behind. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments EPEST: New Board of Directors for Greece’s Professional Yacht Owners Association by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 by GTP editing team 16 January 2023 The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) has elected a new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel First Direct Flight from US to Greece for 2023 on March 11 by GTP editing team 14 January 2023 by GTP editing team 14 January 2023 Delta Air Lines will be the US carrier to officially open non-stop connections from American airports to Greece for 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Among Top 20 Traveling Nationalities in 2022 by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 Greece is among the Top 20 nationalities that travel, according a report released by travel retail research agency m1nd-set in cooperation with IATA and ARC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel WHO Calls for Travelers to Wear Masks on Long-haul Flights as New Covid-19 Variant Emerges by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to re-instate mask-wearing rules on long-haul flights and in high-risk situations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats OECD Sees Greece’s Economy Slowing Down in 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 January 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 January 2023 The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects the Greek economy to slow down in 2023 hindered by war, energy crisis, inflation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Expedia: 96% of US Travelers in Need of a ‘Nothing-cation’ by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 Almost all US travelers are planning to spend a portion of their next vacation doing absolutely nothing, says a survey by Expedia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Tourism Promotion Agency Opens for Crete by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 by GTP editing team 13 January 2023 “Choose Crete” is the name of a new agency that aims to further develop the tourism potential of the Greek island through new ideas and actions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Eurobarometer: Cost of Living Top Concern for Greeks by GTP editing team 12 January 2023 by GTP editing team 12 January 2023 The cost of living and imminent rises in food and energy prices is the leading concern for 100% of Greeks, says the latest Eurobarometer survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Among Least Expensive Cities in the World by GTP editing team 12 January 2023 by GTP editing team 12 January 2023 Athens appears to be among the least expensive cities in the world, according to the EIU’s 2022 Worldwide Cost of Living survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Partner Airlines News Athens Airport Expects More Chinese Tourists in Greece this Year by Nikos Krinis 12 January 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 January 2023 Athens International Airport expects to see a sharp rise in Chinese arrivals to Greece this year following the launch of Air China’s Athens-Shanghai direct route. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Drink-free Holidays: Greece One of the Most Popular Destinations for Teetotal Travelers by GTP editing team 12 January 2023 by GTP editing team 12 January 2023 Greece is among the world’s top 10 most popular destinations for a booze-free trip, according to a survey by tour operator Kuoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news High Domestic Demand for Winter Destinations in Greece by GTP editing team 11 January 2023 by GTP editing team 11 January 2023 Greeks chose popular winter destinations over the holidays giving accommodation providers a much-needed boost. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ABTA: Greece 5th Among Top 23 Destinations for 2023 by GTP editing team 11 January 2023 by GTP editing team 11 January 2023 Greece was chosen as one of the most popular destinations British travelers plan to visit in 2023, according to research released by ABTA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek FinMin Expects Investment Activity to Pick Up in 2023 by Maria Paravantes 11 January 2023 by Maria Paravantes 11 January 2023 Investment activity in Greece is set to accelerate this year and next, says Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail