Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Deloitte Survey: Americans Are Getting Back to Getaways by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 by GTP editing team 6 June 2022 Unhindered by news about Covid-19 variants or by rising airfares and hotel rates, 46% of Americans are planning their next getaway, says Deloitte’s latest survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Tourism Investments in Greece Reveal Unknown Destinations by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 Greece is shifting its tourism strategy to showcase lesser-known destinations and attract foreign investments, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Acts on Climate Change with Astypalea Project by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 Greece is taking revolutionary steps to address climate change, incorporating all the tools technology has provided to lead the way, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece’s Iconic Corinth Canal to Re-open in July by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 One of the country’s most-visited sites, the Corinth Canal will be re-opening in July, entering a new era with the parallel launch of a portal and e-commerce services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Metro to Reach Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 Attiko Metro’s expansion works include a metro stop at the popular Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, which houses the Greek National Opera and a 210,000m2 park. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Wins ‘Best’ Title for its Historical Attractions at US Travel Awards by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 Greece won the award for “Best Historical Attractions International” at the 2022 Leisure Lifestyle Awards by US travel magazine Global Traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Google Includes Monemvasia Among its 8 ‘Most Loved’ Street View Images by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 by GTP editing team 3 June 2022 The Greek town of Monemvasia is included among Google’s eight “most loved” images of its Street View service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek PM Welcomes Strong Traveler Demand for Greece by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 Greece will continue to win over more international travelers as the reputation and brand name of the country becomes stronger, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Israel-Greece Conference Focuses on Hotels and Tourism Demand by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 The strong demand for Greece demonstrates that hoteliers “are doing something right”, according to the head of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation, Grigoris Tasios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy ICCA: Thessaloniki Ranks Among Top 50 International Convention Cities by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 Thessaloniki is among the Top 50 International Convention Cities for 2021 having jumped 23 places, according to the latest ICCA ranking. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica Facelift to Give Athens New Boost by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 Seven major projects are set to give Athens a new image and improve the standard of living in and around the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Posidonia 2022 Shipping Event to Host 1,929 Companies from 88 Countries by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 The Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition will open its doors on June 6 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, hosting a total of 1,929 companies from 88 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI-South Aegean: Rhodes ‘Co-Lab’ Project Prepares Island for a Greener Future by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 by GTP editing team 2 June 2022 Establishing Rhodes as a model destination of sustainable tourism development is at the heart of an agreement signed by the South Aegean Region, TUI Group and the TUI Care Foundation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Keeps Masks in Ferries and Taxis by GTP editing team 1 June 2022 by GTP editing team 1 June 2022 People in Greece will still have to wear facemasks inside ferries and taxis, according to a decision by the country’s Covid-19 committee of experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece – Saudi Arabia Discuss Joint Actions in Tourism by GTP editing team 1 June 2022 by GTP editing team 1 June 2022 The potential of cooperation in tourism with a focus on special interest products topped the agenda of the 5th Greek-Saudi joint ministerial meeting held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Aiming to Tap into Fishing Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 1 June 2022 by GTP editing team 1 June 2022 Greece, a country with one of the longest coastlines in Europe and the largest number of fishing boats, is looking for ways to tap into fishing tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News EU Commissioner for Transport to Attend Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo in Greece by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2022 The European Commissioner for Transport Adina Valean will attend this year’s Posidonia exhibition, the shipping industry’s most prestigious event, in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Digital Transformation Reshaping the Hotel Guest Experience by Eleftheria Pantziou 1 June 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 1 June 2022 As technology is gradually becoming an essential tool in the hands of Greek hoteliers, tourism experts expect digital transformation to completely change the hotel guest experience in the future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Aiming to Attract Higher Spending Travelers by GTP editing team 31 May 2022 by GTP editing team 31 May 2022 Attracting holidaymakers who are willing to spend more is a key priority for Greece, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives New Greece Promotional Campaign Stirs Emotions by GTP editing team 31 May 2022 by GTP editing team 31 May 2022 Greece’s new campaign “You Will Want to Stay Forever” goes beyond the depiction of the country’s popular destinations, telling a story. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail