Destinations news Greece Counts on International Film Productions for Extra Promotion by GTP editing team 13 May 2022 by GTP editing team 13 May 2022 The importance of film productions for the promotion of Greece was highlighted by Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou while at the Nu Boyana Film Studios in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Michelin-Starred Chef Ollie Dabbous Presents Greece’s Wines at London Event by GTP editing team 13 May 2022 by GTP editing team 13 May 2022 Michelin-starred Chef Ollie Dabbous presented the wine routes and varieties of four Greek regions – Macedonia, Peloponnese, Cyclades and Crete – to foreign journalists in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Study: Russia-Ukraine War Leaves Tourism to Greece Untouched by GTP editing team 12 May 2022 by GTP editing team 12 May 2022 Greece’s tourism sector appears to be resilient to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a study released this week by Alpha Bank. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Individual Hotel Booking Rates in Greece Set to Rise by 10-15% by GTP editing team 12 May 2022 by GTP editing team 12 May 2022 Individual booking rates for hotels are expected to rise this summer by 10-15%, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC Sees Full Comeback for Domestic Travel in Europe this Year by GTP editing team 12 May 2022 by GTP editing team 12 May 2022 Domestic travel is expected to recover fully in 2022 as the Covid-19 pandemic gradually subsides, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Global Crises Affecting Travelers’ Decisions, Says ECTAA by Eleftheria Pantziou 12 May 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 12 May 2022 The ongoing international crises are affecting the decisions of travelers who are eager to take trips but remain cautious, travel experts said during a conference in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues No More Masks in Airports or on Airplanes as of May 16, Say EU Authorities by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 EASA and ECDC have updated the health measures for air travel, dropping the recommendation for mandatory mask-wearing in airports and on flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Alpha Bank Report Sees Robust Tourism Rebound for Greece by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 Tourism is set to recoup losses and go positive following two years of Covid-19 restrictions and measures, found a report released by Alpha Bank. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece GNTO Partners with Qatar Airways to Promote Greece in the Middle East by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 The GNTO and Qatar Airways will launch a joint campaign to promote Greece as a tourism destination in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Condor’s Return to Athens Confirms German Traveler Interest in Greece by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 Condor’s return to Athens, validates the airline’s trust in the dynamic of Greece’s tourist product and marks the return of the Greek capital to the center of international interest. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Infrastructure Upgrade of Greece’s Religious Sites a Ministry Priority by Eleftheria Pantziou 11 May 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 11 May 2022 Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki highlights the need to support religious tourism in Greece by improving infrastructure and preserving religious monuments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news PM Mitsotakis Pledges Development Master Plan for Mountain Towns in Greece by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 A specially appointed working group will soon formulate a master plan for the development of municipalities located in the mountainous regions of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s Winter Campaign Gets Silver Award at Africa’s Tourism Film Festival by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 by GTP editing team 11 May 2022 Greece’s winter campaign, which aims to show that the country is a year-round destination, received a silver award at the 4th International Tourism Film Festival Africa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cyprus: Year-round Experiences at the Core of New Tourism Strategy by Eleftheria Pantziou 11 May 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 11 May 2022 Cyprus has designed a new tourism strategy for the post-Covid-19 era that will focus on thematic experiences to attract travelers during all seasons. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens is Back: Scheduled Flights for Summer 2022 Showing Double-digit Rise by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 May 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 May 2022 Athens is making a big comeback as a tourism destination this year with scheduled flights from its main source markets expected to show double-digit growth in summer 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Tourism Resilient to Shock, Ready for Strong Summer by Maria Paravantes 10 May 2022 by Maria Paravantes 10 May 2022 Despite market shocks, including Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war, Greek tourism is resilient showing signs of a strong recovery, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Speeds Up Efforts to Fill Staff Shortages in Tourism by GTP editing team 10 May 2022 by GTP editing team 10 May 2022 Greek authorities are accelerating efforts to address staff shortages in tourism inviting sector businesses to declare open positions for the June-August period until May 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece is Number 1 Destination for Romanian Travelers this Year, Say Tourism Professionals by Nikos Krinis 10 May 2022 by Nikos Krinis 10 May 2022 Greece once again is the first tourist destination of choice for Romanian travelers, according to tourism professionals in Romania. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece and Spain Discuss Strengthening Ties in Tourism by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 May 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 10 May 2022 Greece and Spain are exploring ways to enhance cooperation in thematic tourism forms and exchange best practices in the field of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Accessibility Works Underway at Lindos Acropolis on Rhodes by GTP editing team 10 May 2022 by GTP editing team 10 May 2022 The Greek Culture Ministry has launched works to make the Lindos Acropolis on Rhodes accessible to persons with disability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail