Culture Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Host Cultural Events this Summer by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 A total of 140 cultural events including theater and music performances, will take place at museums, archaeological sites and cultural monuments across Greece during the next two months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Brand Name Stronger Than Ever by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greece’s brand name is stronger than ever and Athens is making a comeback, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, adding that efforts were paying off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Limited Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Greek Tourism by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greek tourism enterprises are not likely to be affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, with new markets already replacing tourists from the two countries, found a recent report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE UK’s MICE Tourism Sector Shows Interest for Events in Greece by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 The British MICE tourism sector is showing increasing interest for Greece’s congresses, meetings and events market, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Raises July Energy Subsidies for Homes and Businesses by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 A total of 722 million euros in support to Greeks hit by the energy crisis will apply to all users irrelevant of income this month, said Greece’s Energy Minister Kostas … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Rail Operator TrainOSE Renamed Hellenic Train S.A. by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 Greece’s train operator TrainOSE has been renamed Hellenic Train S.A., marking the start of a new era for Greek railways. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
People In Memory of George Trivizas by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 George Trivizas, tourism entrepreneur and president of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism, passed away recently, following his brave battle with cancer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Island Ferry Tickets Increase Again Third Time This Year by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 For a third time this year, ferry tickets to the Greek islands increased by as much as 8 percent, starting July 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fyli, Athens Aiming to Become an Alternative Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 Developing Fyli in Athens, into an alternative tourism destination was the focus of a meeting between GNTO President Angela Gerekou and Fyli Mayor Christos Pappas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece May Reconsider Mask Rule as Covid-19 Cases Spike by Maria Paravantes 4 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 4 July 2022 Greek health experts may be bringing the mask rule back into effect as the number of Covid-19 cases spike and the viral load increases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Seajets Links Thessaloniki with Limnos and Lesvos by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 Seajets, on July 12 will start its itineraries from the port of Thessaloniki to the islands of Limnos and Lesvos in the Aegean sea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ask2Travel and Argo Travel Group Launch Strategic Partnership by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 Ask2Travel has entered into a strategic partnership with Argo Travel Group, with the aim to further develop its sales network in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Six Greek Beach Destinations in Europe’s Top 10 Most Resilient by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Sea and sun holidays are high in demand across Europe this summer with six Greek beach destinations making the Top 10 list, according to a report by ForwardKeys and the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news June Tourist Traffic to South Aegean Islands Up by 13% Over 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Greece’s South Aegean Region, which includes popular islands such as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and Karpathos, exceeded pre-Covid-19 levels in June by 13%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Instagrammable Beaches, Food, Nature Drive Greece’s E-reputation in May by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Greece is winning points online with social media conversations pushing the country’s e-reputation up by 64 points in May compared to rival markets under investigation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins Two Europa Nostra Awards for Heritage by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 Greece clinched two European Heritage Awards for 2022 as part of the Europa Nostra Awards, funded by the EU Creative Europe program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Condé Nast Traveller Editors Pick Greek Islands for Summer Holidays by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 by GTP editing team 1 July 2022 The Greek islands of Mykonos, Milos, Kos and Symi are among the top choices of Condé Nast Traveller’s Editors for holidays this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greeks Hold Back on Summer Holidays Due to High Prices by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 High prices are forcing Greeks to take shorter holidays this year despite the pent-up desire to travel after two years of Covid restrictions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece More US Travelers Choosing Greece in July by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 All the more travelers from the US are selecting Greece for their summer holidays, according to the US outbound traveler forecast for the 4th of July weekend released by Mabrian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sustainable Hotel Farming: Metaxa Group Taking Sustainability in Greek Hospitality to Next Level by Nikos Krinis 30 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 30 June 2022 Metaxa Hospitality Group in Greece has launched two innovative projects in an aim to develop a sustainable ecosystem within its hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail