Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Inflation Concerns Not Hampering Travel Desire in Europe by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Europe appears to be the winner of pent up post-Covid-19 travel demand with 71% percent of Europeans planning to take a trip this summer, says a survey released by Europ … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Accepting Applications for ‘Prosopsi’ Building Facade Upgrade Scheme by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Athens residents wishing to tap into subsidies for the restoration of their building or home facade are invited to apply to the municipality’s “Prosopsi” program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Diving Tourism: 11 Greek Shipwrecks Now ‘Open’ for Visits by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Eleven shipwrecks located near Kea, Milos, Crete, Skiathos, Evia and Halkidiki, are now open to divers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ECTAA Announces Frank Oostdam as New President by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Frank Oostdam has been appointed as the new president of the European Travel Agents’ & Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) for a two-year term. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greece Among Most Inspiring Destinations this Summer by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 Greece this year is among the most inspiring destinations in Southeastern Europe and the Balkan region, according to tourism intelligence provider Mabrian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Forecasts See Greece Growth at 5.5% in 2022 Driven by Tourism by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 The Greek economy is forecast at growing by 5.5% in 2022, driven by tourism, despite the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, says independent economic research company Capital Economics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Digital COVID Certificate to Get 1 Year Extension by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 The regulation establishing the EU Digital COVID Certificate will be prolonged by one year, allowing persons to continue using their certificate, where needed, to travel across the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Travel Demand Strong but Covid-19 Curbs Still Delaying Recovery by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 Strong desire for travel is boosting air travel, but poor management of Covid-19 is still impacting the sector’s recovery, according to IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Edipsos in Northern Evia Aiming for Tourism Revival by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2022 The Municipality of Istiaia–Edipsos and the Loutra Edipsos Hotel Association have joined forces to re-introduce the area of Edipsos and the wider area of Northern Evia to the Greeks and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ‘Meaningful Tourism’ to Take Sustainable Travel to a New Level by Eleftheria Pantziou 14 June 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 14 June 2022 Meaningful tourism is a global emerging trend expected to take sustainable travel to a whole new level, according to tourism experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Posidonia 2022 Sees Record Number of Visitors and Important Deals in Shipping by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 The 2022 edition of the Posidonia international shipping exhibition in Athens, Greece, set an all-time attendance record with more than 28,000 visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece ETC: Traveler Interest in Visiting Greece Holding Strong by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 Travel intentions for Europe and Greece are solid despite the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a market study released by the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patra Next Focus of Greece’s ‘greekend’ City Break Campaign by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 Patra will be at the center of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s upcoming “greekend” campaign which promotes city breaks across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Record Number of American Tourists Coming to Greece this Summer, Says US Ambassador by Nikos Krinis 10 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 10 June 2022 The surge in demand for airline tickets from the United States to Greece this summer is remarkable, according to America’s new Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues US Drops COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers Flying into the Country by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 The Biden administration has lifted its requirement that international travelers test negative for Covid-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Body Proposes Hiring Pensioners, Teachers to Fill Staff Shortages by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 The Hellenic Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Entrepreneurs (SETKE) is proposing that the government recruit pensioners and teachers to fill shortages in staff at tourism facilities across the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Optimistic About Greece Cruise Travel in 2022 and Beyond by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 Greece is expected to see a significant increase in cruise ship calls from this year, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Gastronomy, Hospitality Winning Over Tourists by GTP editing team 9 June 2022 by GTP editing team 9 June 2022 Hospitality and gastronomy are winning points with travelers making Athens a highly sought-after destination, according to findings released by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Ministry Promotes Western Greece as Next Place to Visit by GTP editing team 9 June 2022 by GTP editing team 9 June 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry is casting the spotlight on Western Greece as part of its ongoing promotion plan which includes introducing lesser-known destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Simplifies Rules to Tap into Port and Marina Potential by GTP editing team 9 June 2022 by GTP editing team 9 June 2022 Greece is simplifying a legal framework covering the operation of ports and marinas allowing important investments to take off, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Olympia Anastasopoulou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail