Surveys, Trends & Stats Putin Scraps Russia’s National Tourism Agency by GTP editing team 21 October 2022 by GTP editing team 21 October 2022 Russia’s tourism policy will now be overseen by the country’s economic development ministry after Russian President Vladimir Putin scrapped Rostourism, the federal tourism agency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation: EU – Southeast Asia Bloc Sign Open Skies Agreement by GTP editing team 21 October 2022 by GTP editing team 21 October 2022 The EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a landmark agreement that will connect the two regions through direct flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and Cyprus Agree on New Collaboration in Field of Culture by GTP editing team 21 October 2022 by GTP editing team 21 October 2022 Greece and Cyprus are entering a new era of collaboration in the culture field that will include reviving traditional forms of art and reinforcing cultural exchanges. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – George Grafakos: ‘2022 Best Year Ever for Aqua Vista Hotels’ by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2022 by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2022 George Grafakos, CEO of Aqua Vista Hotels, informs us on the company’s success in 2022, a year which turned out to be the best for turnover and occupancy of all … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece Unveils Brand New Pavilion for International Tourism Exhibitions by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2022 by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2022 Greece will be sporting a new look at international tourism exhibitions with a brand new modern and innovative pavilion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Explores Ways to Regulate Short-term Rental Activity by Maria Paravantes 20 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 20 October 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ICAP PRIF: Greece’s Port and Marina Services Can Boost Tourism Revenues by GTP editing team 20 October 2022 by GTP editing team 20 October 2022 Greece’s port and marina infrastructure and services can contribute to the country’s tourism revenues, according to an ICAP CRIF study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece ‘TikToks’ its Way into World’s Most Trending Honeymoon Destinations by GTP editing team 20 October 2022 by GTP editing team 20 October 2022 Greece ranked 4th on the “World’s Trending Honeymoon Destinations” list, according to TikTok data analyzed by luxury travel company Kuoni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: People to Seek the ‘Right Balance’ with Travel in 2023 by GTP editing team 20 October 2022 by GTP editing team 20 October 2022 Travelers next year will be seeking to find the ‘right balance’ in a world of contradictions, says the annual travel predictions report released by Booking.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Among Europe’s Top 3 in Q3 by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 Greece’s investor visa plan was Europe’s highest in demand in quarter Q3 2022, according to a report released by property brokers Tranio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki’s Hotel Occupancy Still Not Close to 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 Thessaloniki’s hotel occupancy rates during the first nine months of the year were down by 13.9% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the same period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Two Greek Hotel Bodies Join UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 Two Greek hotel bodies on Santorini have signed the “UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge”, which promotes sustainable travel, community resilience and heritage conservation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Ranks 6th as World’s Most Popular Destination for Weddings by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 by GTP editing team 19 October 2022 Greece ranks 6th in the World’s Most Popular Places for Destination Weddings list, according to Google search data analysis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News SETE: Strategy to Better Shape the Future of Athens Tourism by Nikos Krinis 18 October 2022 by Nikos Krinis 18 October 2022 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has an ambitious plan to further develop tourism in Athens and in the wider area of the capital (Athenian Riviera and Argosaronic islands). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Works Begin on Mega-project ‘The Ellinikon’ Along the Athenian Riviera by Maria Paravantes 18 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 18 October 2022 The highly-anticipated, 8-billion-euro The Ellinikon project to go up at the former Athens airport has entered implementation phase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats August Yield for Accommodation, F&B Services in Greece up 24.3% by GTP editing team 18 October 2022 by GTP editing team 18 October 2022 Robust tourist flows to Greece in August increased turnover for accommodation and F&B services providers by 24.3%, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Moves Ahead with Panathinaikos Stadium, Eleonas Upgrade Works by Maria Paravantes 18 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 18 October 2022 Athens Municipality is moving ahead with tenders for the planned 40,000-seat football stadium for the historic Panathinaikos sports club. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Travel Packages to Greece Selling Strong in Germany, Says DRV by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 German tourist demand for Greece is going strong, according to holiday package sales which have increased by 22% this year compared to pre-pandemic 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Jan-Sept Passenger Traffic at Greece’s Regional Airports Beats 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 Passenger traffic through 14 Greek regional airports during the first nine months of the year exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels by 3.1%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail