Northern Greece Greek Tourism Ministry Discusses Thessaloniki Accessibility Issues by Maria Paravantes 8 September 2022 by Maria Paravantes 8 September 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to ensure Thessaloniki’s infrastructure, hotels and attractions are accessible to people with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens International Airport Completes Two ‘Single European Sky’ Projects by GTP editing team 8 September 2022 by GTP editing team 8 September 2022 Athens International Airport (AIA) has achieved two major milestones of a European Commission co-funded project that concerns the EU’s priority for the creation of the “Single European Sky”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Q&A with WTM London Exhibition Director, Juliette Losardo by Guest Editor 8 September 2022 by Guest Editor 8 September 2022 Juliette Losardo, the exhibition director of WTM London, briefs about this year’s World Travel Market, which will be back to its fully live, pre-pandemic format. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels Top GRI Guest Satisfaction Index in July by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 Visitors to Greece were satisfied with the quality and services provided by Greek hotels in July, according to the latest data released by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Prepares for New Era with 30 Landmark Projects by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 Thessaloniki is getting ready to enter the new era with at least 30 key projects, including the metro and a new airport terminal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC Report Reveals World’s Biggest Travel & Tourism Market by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 The latest Economic Trends Report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the world’s biggest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Recovers 94% of 2019 Levels in August by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to rebound in August falling short of pre-pandemic 2019 levels by only 6.1 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece International Arrivals to Greece Hit 15.4 Million in January-July by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 A total of 15.4 million people visited Greece in the first seven months of 2022 via air or road fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data released by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Summer Sales Turnover Low Despite Tourism by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 The ongoing energy crisis and increasing inflationary pressures impacted turnover for almost half of Greek retailers during the traditional summer sales period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greece: Vouchers for Trips Canceled Due to Covid Valid Until Year-end by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for canceled trips due to Covid-19 to December 31, 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Acropolis Rally 2022 to Showcase Greece Globally by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 This year’s historic Acropolis Rally will be broadcast worldwide giving over 1 million viewers in 150 countries the chance to see images of Greece, according to the event’s main sponsor, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Registration Opens for World Travel Market London 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 Registration is now open for World Travel Market (WTM) London 2022, which will be back at to its fully live, pre-pandemic format. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Europe’s Travel Agents and Tour Operators to Meet in Chania, Crete by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 Members of ECTAA, the umbrella organization for Europe’s travel agents and tour operators, will gather for a meeting in Chania, Crete, to discuss European tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel German Travel Market Players Keen on Greece Extending Tourism Season by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 Leading players in Germany’s travel market are interested in Greece’s goal of extending its tourism season into the winter. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News UK Post Office Poll: Athens a Best Value City Break for Autumn by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 Athens, Greece, is one of the top destinations to visit in Europe this fall, offering the best value for money compared to 19 European cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece Counting on Marine Tourism to Support the Economy by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 Greece is counting on marine tourism to create added value for the Greek tourist product, opportunities for growth, and new jobs for local communities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Covid-19: EU Tells Members to Prepare for Autumn and Winter as ‘Pandemic is Not Over’ by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 The European Commission has proposed measures in order for Member States to avoid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the upcoming autumn and winter season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Investors Picking Greece to Buy Luxury Real Estate by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 Investors interested in acquiring luxury real estate consider Greece a top destination in the market, according to Greece Sotheby’s International Realty. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Sees Demand for Airbnb-type Rentals Continue into October by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 Recently released data shows that pre-bookings for stays at short-term rental properties on Greek islands are running well into October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Government has Ambitious Upgrade Plan for Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 The Greek government will soon present an ambitious plan for Thessaloniki that includes 30 projects to be implemented by 2030. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail