Destinations news Autumn Tourism to Greece on Upward Trend, Says Minister by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry’s priority to extend the season is paying off with fall arrivals to Greece remaining strong, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Bets on Sports Tourism to Boost Revenues, Add Value by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 Greece is aiming to further tap into sports tourism to enhance the country’s tourist offering and boost revenues. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news IATA: Diverse Types of Airlines Can Boost Connectivity in Europe by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging EU governments and regulators to introduce policies that promote greater air connectivity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Report: Culinary Tourism Market to Reach $4,530.9 Billion by 2032 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 The culinary tourism market is expected to reach a size of US $4,530.9 Bn by 2032, according to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens is the World’s Leading Cultural Destination for 2022 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 by GTP editing team 21 November 2022 The city of Athens in Greece was named the World’s Leading Cultural Destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards (WTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers See Big Challenges Coming in 2023 by Nikos Krinis 18 November 2022 by Nikos Krinis 18 November 2022 Greek tourism may have seen more revenue than expected this season, but the country’s hoteliers are bracing themselves for challenges in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tax Authorities to Step Up Airbnb Inspections by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Greek tax authorities are expected to scale up inspections of short-term holiday rentals to tackle tax evasion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Tourism Upgrade to Focus on Innovation and Cultural Heritage by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Integrating cultural heritage into the Greek tourist offering is a top priority for the ministry, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Global Tourism Unites on Climate Action Plans at COP27 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Tourism bodies across the globe pledged at this year’s COP27 to take hands-on action to address climate change. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lonely Planet Says Halkidiki Best Place to Unwind in 2023 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 by GTP editing team 18 November 2022 Halkidiki is among the world’s best places to relax and unwind, according Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2023’ list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Property Bodies, Airbnb-style Rentals Hosts React to STR Bill by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2022 by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2022 Greek property owners and hosts are calling on the government to re-examine proposed legislation covering Airbnb-style rentals in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Sets Developing Wedding, Luxury Tourism as Priority by GTP editing team 17 November 2022 by GTP editing team 17 November 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking action to establish Greece as a top wedding and luxury tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Destinations Among Europe’s Best to Escape to this Winter by GTP editing team 17 November 2022 by GTP editing team 17 November 2022 Many Greek destinations have been included on Europe’s 50 Best to Escape Winter list released by Holidu and Spain–Holiday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Tourist Arrivals at South Aegean Islands Jump 15% Over pre-COVID Levels by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 Greece’s South Aegean islands, which include popular destinations like Rhodes, Santorini, and Mykonos, are breaking traveler flow records in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurostat: Greek Passenger Ports in EU’s Top 5 in 2021 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 Three Greek ports are in the EU’s Top 5 passenger ports for 2021, according to the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Government officials Greece Mulls Energy Measures to Support Tourism Businesses by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 Greek tourism SMEs will be able to tap into 100 million euros in energy support from the government’s new “Exoikonomo – Epicheiro” (Save – Do Business) plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ASTA: Travel Tops Wish List of American Consumers by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 Travel tops the priority list of consumers in the United States, according to research by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Region to Feature in Two New Hollywood Films by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 Two new Hollywood films are scheduled to be shot in the city of Thessaloniki and other destinations in the Central Macedonia Region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Good Travel Scan: New Eco-tool Introduced to Greek Hotels, Travel Agencies by Nikos Krinis 16 November 2022 by Nikos Krinis 16 November 2022 A new certification tool that evaluates the sustainability of businesses in the tourism sector was introduced to Greek hoteliers and travel agents in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2022 Sees Over 35,800 Visitors, Double the Attendance of 2021 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 by GTP editing team 16 November 2022 An incredible number of travel professionals walked through the doors at the World Travel Market (WTM) expo last week, with over 35,800 people participating. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail