Trade Associations - Gov Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2022 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2022 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2022 The need to “rethink tourism” in Greece was highlighted by the country’s key tourism figures on World Tourism Day 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UNWTO: Protecting People and Places Global Tourism Priority by GTP editing team 27 September 2022 by GTP editing team 27 September 2022 Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, World Tourism Day 2022 emphasized the sector’s unique potential to drive recovery and deliver positive change for people everywhere. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO: Next Day of Greek Tourism Should Focus on Authenticity, Connection by GTP editing team 27 September 2022 by GTP editing team 27 September 2022 On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Greek National Tourism Organization’s Angela Gerekou and Dimitris Fragakis agree that the time has come to “rethink tourism” in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Balance and Sustainability Vital for the Future of Tourism by GTP editing team 27 September 2022 by GTP editing team 27 September 2022 On occasion of World Tourism Day 2022, SETE President Yiannis Retsos stressed the importance of sustainability and low-impact development while outlining Greece’s goals for a viable future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Tourism Day: Travelers Get a Taste of ‘Greek Breakfast’ at Athens Airport by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2022 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2022 Travelers departing from Athens on Monday had the chance to sample a “Greek Breakfast” right before their trip back home, during an event held in celebration of World Tourism Day … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Marks World Tourism Day with New Promo Video by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 To mark this year’s World Tourism Day, the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has launched a new promo video inviting travelers to visit Thessaloniki and experience all the Greek city has to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Swedish Market Shows High Demand for Greece this Fall by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 The Swedish market will be supporting Greek tourism into autumn with a particular interest in sports-related holidays, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotel Occupancy Continues to Lag Behind pre-Covid Levels by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 Despite Greece’s strong comeback in tourism in 2022, Athens hoteliers are far from satisfied with the occupancy levels in the first eight months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece’s MICE Tourism Industry Needs More Promotion, Say PCOs by Nikos Krinis 23 September 2022 by Nikos Krinis 23 September 2022 Greece’s professional congress organizers (PCOs) are once again calling for more active promotion of the Greek MICE tourism product, highlighting the industry’s value for the Greek economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats July-August Uber Demand Rises in Greece by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 Uber saw an increase in demand in Greece during the summer with the number of inbound travelers in July turning on their app up by 127% over the same month … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Chief Expects Airplane Ticket Prices to Increase by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 Soaring fuel costs, sustainability requirements and poor financial condition of airline companies may inevitably lead to higher ticket fares, according to IATA Director General Willie Walsh. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece is ‘More Than the Eye Can See’, Says New Tourism Promo Cartoon by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has released a new cartoon spot that promotes Greece as an ever-evolving sustainable destination, accessible 365 days a year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece a European ‘Power Market’ for Airbnb-style Demand by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 Greece was among the “power markets” in Europe that were able to grow nights booked at short-term rentals this summer relative to the prior peak period of 2019, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary GNTO Teams Up with Michelin Guide to Promote Greek Gastronomy by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the prestigious Michelin Guide for the further promotion of Greek gastronomy through its guide books. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece to Set Marine Tourism Priorities in New Marketing Strategy by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 Further developing marine tourism and formulating a clearly defined marketing plan are at the top of the Greek government’s agenda, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Olympia … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility WTTC Tells How Travel & Tourism Can Reverse Destruction of Nature by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Inbound Tourist Traffic to Greece Up By 191.4% in Jan-July by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 Some 13.2 million travelers made their way to Greece over the January-July 2022 period boosting inbound flows by 191.4% compared to 2021, according to Bank of Greece data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats France Tourist Arrivals to Greece Up 23% this Year Compared to 2019 by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 Tourist arrivals from France to Greece in 2022 so far are up by 23% over the record-breaking year 2019, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced from the IFTM-Top Résa expo … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Demand for Greece Lifts Restaurant and Hotel Turnover in July by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 Restaurants and hotels in Greece benefited from the strong tourist flows in July reporting an increase in turnover by 33% and 59.7%, respectively. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Wants to Invest in Greece but with Lower Airport Charges by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 by GTP editing team 21 September 2022 Ryanair is interested in investing more in the Greek market but airport charges are too high, according to the airline’s CEO, Eddie Wilson. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail