athens Greece Gets Over 30 Nominations at World Travel Awards 2022 – Vote Now! by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 Greek destinations, hotels and organizations have received more than 30 nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Health Minister Says Covid-19 Pandemic Still Not Over by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 by GTP editing team 17 October 2022 The Greek Health Ministry is concerned about a new wave of Covid-19 expected in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Continues to be on a Roll by GTP editing team 16 October 2022 by GTP editing team 16 October 2022 October is an “incredible month” for Greek tourism as a number of destinations are seeing high occupancy rates, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe: Greece August 2022 Passenger Traffic Outdoes 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 Greek airports saw passenger traffic in August exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels by 4.5%, according to data released by airport trade body ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Culture: Greece Forms Closer Ties with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Andorra by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 Aiming to create new opportunities for the future, the Greek Culture Ministry has renewed its cultural ties with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Andorra. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Andreas Christodoulides: ‘Expanding in Greece is a Natural Step for Zela Aviation’ by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2022 by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2022 Andreas Christodoulides, chairman of Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation, gives us the latest on the company’s plans for expansion in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece in Top 10 Destinations for Long-haul Travel by December by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 Greece is among the destinations for potential long-haul vacationers from 6 markets who are planning to travel by December 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Strong Tourist Flows Boost Greek SME Business by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 Small and medium-sized enterprises in Greece are benefitting from the country’s increasing tourist activity this year, gaining support after two years of Covid-19 slowdown. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Short-term Rentals Regulations in Europe Expected by Year-end by Maria Paravantes 13 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 13 October 2022 The European Commission is expected to present rules for Airbnb-style rentals in Europe by the end of 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO Launches ‘Sustainable Greece’ Platform for UK Users by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a new platform for the UK market, promoting sustainability initiatives and best practices taking place in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel September Regional Airport Arrivals in Greece Up by 7.2% by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 Tourist arrivals into autumn are going strong with Greece’s regional airports marking a 7.2% increase in September, compared to the same month in pre-Covid 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greeks’ Travel Choices Shift Over 2005-2021 Period by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 Impacted by the economic crisis over the 2005-2019 period, Greeks’ preferences in travel shifted from higher cost destinations to neighboring, lower-cost countries, according to a study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Condé Nast Traveler Readers Put Greek Destinations, Hotels in the Spotlight by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 A number of destinations and hotels in Greece are included on the Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 lists of luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Evolving into Leading Yachting Destination by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 Greece is securing a spot on the global map of top yachting destinations following marina upgrades, according to the Tourism Ministry’s secretary general, Olympia Anastasopoulou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica Region Counts on Healthy Cities to Promote Wellness Tourism by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 Healthy cities and regions can play a decisive role in the development of health and wellness tourism policies, says Attica Region Governor George Patoulis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI: World Air Travel to Achieve Full Recovery in 2024 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 Global air travel is expected to fully recover Covid-19-induced losses in 2024, according to ACI, the trade association of the world’s airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ICAO Members Set Goal for Decarbonized Air Transport by 2050 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 ICAO, the UN body overseeing the global civil air transport sector, succeeded in setting net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 as the worldwide climate goal for aviation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Metro Stations in Greece Offer Fast Link from Piraeus Port to Athens Airport by Maria Paravantes 10 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 10 October 2022 Three new metro stations that shorten commuting times between Greece’s largest port in Piraeus and Athens Airport have opened to the public. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Islands Welcome 5.4 Million Arrivals So Far in 2022 by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 The South Aegean Region, which includes popular destinations such as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, and Mykonos, welcomed 5.4 million arrivals so far this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Appetite for Cruise Holidays Outdoes Pre-pandemic 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 Interest in cruise travel is picking up fast exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data presented during the 5th Adriatic Sea Forum in Bari, Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail