Destinations news Nafpaktos Attracting Investor Interest in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 The city of Nafpaktos is a top ministry priority and among destinations for strategic tourism development, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Deloitte: Seamless Guest Experiences a Must for ‘Hotels of the Future’ by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 by GTP editing team 30 June 2022 Hoteliers in the Mediterranean will have to reshape the look, feel and appeal of their properties in view of changing customer demands, according to a report by Deloitte Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Inches Closer to More Tourist Arrivals, Revenues by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 Greece is recovering Covid-19 related losses, fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels in terms of arrivals and revenues, recent data shows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Orders Probe into Turkey’s ‘Turkaegean’ Trademark Claim by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 Greece has ordered an investigation into the decision by the EUIPO to approve the term “Turkaegean” to be used as a trademark by Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Mabrian: Greece’s Price Increases of 5-star Hotel Rooms Highest in the Mediterranean by GTP editing team 29 June 2022 by GTP editing team 29 June 2022 Research by Mabrian Technologies found that the price increases of five-star hotel rooms in Greece are the highest among all the main Mediterranean destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Next Greek Island to ‘Go Smart’ by GTP editing team 29 June 2022 by GTP editing team 29 June 2022 The Greek government will provide support in the overall process of the digital and administrative transformation of Rhodes, according to Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Hotel Room Rates Cheaper than in Rival Cities by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 Athens hotel room rates were cheaper than rival cities – Rome, Paris, Vienna, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid and Istanbul – in the first five months of 2022, according to data by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Announces 3 Nominations for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Award by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 The villages of Fiskardo, Perdika and Arnaia are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” 2022 label, an initiative launched by the UNWTO to promote the role of rural tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Approves Use of Covid-19 Certificates for Travel Until June 2023 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 The European Council gave its green light to the one-year extension of the regulation establishing the EU Digital COVID Certificate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Consumer Survey: Travelers Environmentally Aware, Want Industry to Offer Options by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 Travelers worldwide are aware of their impact on the environment but also expect the travel industry to provide attractive sustainable travel options, according to a global consumer survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy WTTC Releases Guidelines for Tourism Destinations to Become More Sustainable by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 by GTP editing team 28 June 2022 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that offers practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in becoming more resilient and sustainable. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe: Greece Only Country in EU Fully Recovering Air Connectivity by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 Greece appears to be the only country in Europe with total and direct air connectivity now exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greek Ministry to Promote Religious Tourism with Cruise by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry is working with the Church of Greece to develop religious tourism options, as part of ongoing efforts to diversify the tourism product on offer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Aims to Establish Aegina Isle into Year-round Destination by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 by GTP editing team 27 June 2022 Establishing the island of Aegina into a year-round destination is a top priority, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greeks May See Covid-19 Rules Return After Summer ‘If Necessary’ by Maria Paravantes 27 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 27 June 2022 Greece may re-introduce restrictions and measures to address Covid-19 in the fall “if necessary”, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Athens Airport Highly Commended at ACI Europe Best Awards for 2022 by Nikos Krinis 27 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 27 June 2022 Athens International Airport (AIA) was highly commended in this year’s ACI Europe Best Airport Awards in the ‘25-40 million passengers’ category. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece an Investor Magnet for Planet’s Millionaires by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 Millionaires seeking to invest their money are choosing Greece among 10 countries, according to the latest Henley Global Citizens Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greek Island Ferry Boat Rates Increase Again by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 Greek ferry operators increased fares to the Greek islands by up to 10 percent this month, citing soaring fuel costs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Among Top Choices for Spanish Travelers this Summer by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 As countries continue to lift Covid-19 restrictions, Spaniards are being encouraged to travel abroad and Greece is among their top holiday choices, according to ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens a ‘Big Mover’ Up the EIU’s Global Liveability Index by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 Athens is among the “biggest movers” up the The Global Liveability Index 2022 released by Economist Intelligence (EIU), which examines the challenges to urban living in 173 cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail