Awards Greek Hotels on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 World Gold List by GTP editing team 19 December 2022 by GTP editing team 19 December 2022 Two hotels in Greece, the Santa Marina on Mykonos and the Kyrimai in Mani, have made it on Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: Gold List … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Regional Airports Outperform 2019 Levels in January-November by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 Greece’s 14 regional airports managed by Fraport saw passenger traffic exceed its pre-pandemic levels in the first 11 months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Minister: Tourism will Lead Development for Greece in 2023 by Nikos Krinis 16 December 2022 by Nikos Krinis 16 December 2022 The tourism sector in 2023 will continue to lead development for Greece, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Four Suitors Line Up for Kalamata International Airport by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 Four investors have expressed interest to operate and develop Kalamata International Airport in Greece for a period of approximately 40 years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU: Visa-free Travel for Visitors from Kosovo by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 EU member states and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the draft regulation on visa-free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Pope Francis Returns Parthenon Fragments to Greece by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 Pope Francis has decided to return three Parthenon fragments, currently housed at Vatican’s Gregoriano Profano Museum, to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greece in Top 20 Best World Wine Destinations by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 by GTP editing team 16 December 2022 Greece was named one of the world’s best destinations for wine lovers, according to a list released by the Compare the Market price comparison website. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greek Tourism Sector Looking Forward to New Investments by Nikos Krinis 15 December 2022 by Nikos Krinis 15 December 2022 Major investments for the tourism sector in Greece will begin to take place in the near future, according to government officials. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Minister of State: New Framework for Short-term Rentals in Greece Coming Up by Nikos Krinis 15 December 2022 by Nikos Krinis 15 December 2022 Legislative measures to improve the framework for short-term accommodation rentals in Greece are on their way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Hotel Workers in Greece to See Pay Rise After New Labor Deal Signed by GTP editing team 15 December 2022 by GTP editing team 15 December 2022 The salaries of hotel employees in Greece will increase by 10.5% over the next two years, following the announcement of a new labor agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Two Greek Restaurants Among World Culinary Awards Winners for 2022 by GTP editing team 15 December 2022 by GTP editing team 15 December 2022 Two Greek restaurants, Botrini’s in Athens and ALIOS ILIOS on Santorini, were honored at the World Culinary Awards 2022 ceremony in Dubai. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Among Europe’s Top Destinations to Visit in 2023, Says ETC Market Study by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2022 by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2022 Greece is among the most mentioned countries that European and American consumers are open to visit in 2023, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greek Hoteliers Want to Recruit Foreign Workers to Fill Staffing Gap in Tourism by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2022 by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2022 Greek hoteliers are looking to recruit third country nationals to fill the workforce gap the tourism sector is facing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Calls on Member States to Lift All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions by GTP editing team 14 December 2022 by GTP editing team 14 December 2022 The European Council has adopted updated recommendations on travel to the EU and on facilitating free movement during the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates GNTO, Marketing Greece Partner to Run Tourism Campaign on TikTok, Instagram by GTP editing team 14 December 2022 by GTP editing team 14 December 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Marketing Greece have partnered to spread awareness on Greek destinations through social media. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ICAO and WHO Strengthen Public Health Emergency Partnership for International Travel by GTP editing team 14 December 2022 by GTP editing team 14 December 2022 ICAO and WHO have heightened their public health emergency partnership for international travel, both in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other potential emergencies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Center May be Exceeding its Tourism Carrying Capacity, Study Warns by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2022 by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2022 A new study has Greek hospitality professionals wondering if Athens is beginning to reach its limits in terms of its “carrying capacity” as a tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news US Travelers Top 2022 Tax Free Shopping in Greece by GTP editing team 13 December 2022 by GTP editing team 13 December 2022 US Travelers boosted tax free shopping in Greece during the January-September 2022 period, according to a survey by Global Blue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility COP15: Travel & Tourism Sector Commits to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030 by GTP editing team 13 December 2022 by GTP editing team 13 December 2022 The WTTC, the UNWTO and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announced a new collaboration to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WWF: Greeks’ Awareness of Environmental Issues Rising by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2022 by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2022 Greeks are becoming more sensitive to environmental protection issues, a WWF study found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail