Destinations news Properties on Mykonos, Paros, Santorini in High Demand by Foreigners by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 Mykonos, Paros and Santorini have the highest property rates in proportion to demand as the local real estate market continues its upward trend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Wants US Seasonal Flights to Run Until End of Year by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 As part of efforts to extend Greece’s tourism season beyond the traditional summer months, the Tourism Ministry is hoping to keep inbound flights from the US coming until the end … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ELSTAT: Welcome Rise in 2021 Arrivals, Stays at Greek Campsites, Hotels by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 Campsites and hotels in Greece welcomed an increase in the number of arrivals and nights spent in 2021, according to final data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Citizens Can Store National ID, Driver’s License on New Wallet App by Maria Paravantes 28 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 28 July 2022 Greek citizens will be able to securely upload their national ID and driver’s license onto their smartphones via the newly launched Govgr Wallet app to be used in e-business and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo Contributes Over €70m to the Greek Economy by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 The total contribution of the Posidonia 2022 shipping exhibition to the Greek economy is estimated at over 70 million euros, with the amount spread over various sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Corfu and Heraklion Moving Towards a Future of Sustainable Tourism by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 Corfu and Heraklion are ready to map out a plan for a future of sustainable tourism following the completion of their sustainability assessments conducted by the GSTC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s ‘CapsuleT’ Announced Best Accelerator at South Europe Startup Awards 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 CapsuleT, Greece’s tourism startup accelerator, was honored with the title of “Best Accelerator/Incubator Program” at the South Europe Startup Awards (SESA) 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Not Yet the Ideal Destination for Digital Nomads, Says Study by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 Slow internet, poor connectivity and lagging social and economic conditions are keeping Greece off digital nomads’ wish lists, found a NordLayer study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Tourism Ministry to Utilize RRF Funds to Fullest by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 Greece is aiming to utilize to the fullest a total of 320 million euros in recovery funding for tourism to upgrade infrastructure and meet the demands of investments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Israeli Travelers Drive Tourism to Thessaloniki in H1 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 Although overnight stays of travelers from Israel dropped this year in Thessaloniki, the country has remained among the northern Greek city’s top international source markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news T+L Travel Expert Recommends Patmos Island as 2022 Vacation Spot by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 The Greek island of Patmos is among the favorite vacation spots for 2022 included on a list made up by Travel + Leisure’s top international travel experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary EU Court Rules ‘Feta is Greek’ in Denmark Cheese Violation by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 The European Union’s highest court reiterated this month that feta cheese was Greek after it found that Denmark was violating EU law by allowing its dairies to export white cheese … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Surge in Tourist Arrivals Fuels Greece Tourism Revenues in May 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Increasing international arrivals to Greece boosted travel receipts by 536.4% in May and by 547.9% in January‑May exceeding respective 2021 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Launches Charter Tourism with Flights to 3 Islands by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 The Greek islands of Astypalea, Kastelorizo and Milos recently welcomed the first ‘island hopping’ charter flights as part of Greece’s pilot program to introduce charter tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens International Airport Best in Europe in Case of Flight Delay by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Athens International Airport (AIA) has been ranked by travelers as Europe’s best airport to get stuck in should your flight be delayed, according to travel tech company Holidu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurostat: Greek Beaches Have Excellent Water Quality for Swimming by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Greece ranked third country in Europe with the most clean beaches for swimming on a list released by Eurostat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Expecting 5.7 Million Air Arrivals to Athens in 2nd Half of 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 Some 5.7 million travelers are expected to fly to Athens in the second half of this year, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Doubles ‘Tourism for All’ Subsidized Vacation Vouchers by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 Twice as many Greeks are eligible this year for subsidized holidays under Greece’s “Tourism for All” scheme, with 200,000 more people to get the benefit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s ‘Apodixi Please’ Campaign Calls on Tourists to Request Receipts by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 Greece’s tax authorities are telling tourists to always ask for a receipt for their transactions as part of the latest “Apodixi Please!” campaign, launched in an attempt to tackle tax … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: Greece in Top 10 Best Countries for Solo Travelers by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 Greece has been ranked second best country for solo travelers by travel insurance company SportsCover Direct. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail