Awards Tripadvisor: Two of the Best Hotels on the Planet for 2022 are in Greece by GTP editing team 10 May 2022 by GTP editing team 10 May 2022 Travelers have placed two hotels in Greece, located on the islands of Kos and Corfu, on TripAdvisor’s best in the world list for 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Peloponnese Tourism Promo Video Wins Gold at 2022 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards by Nikos Krinis 10 May 2022 by Nikos Krinis 10 May 2022 The promotional video “Peloponnese: Greece Beyond the Obvious” won a gold trophy at the 2022 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards in the “Corporate Image/Tourism” category. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Americans Visiting Greece on 63 Weekly Flights by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 Americans keen on traveling to Greek destinations this summer can now do so on 63 direct flights a week from the United States to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece’s Online Reputation Strong in March by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 Greece saw its online reputation improve in March, recording the best level achieved over the past two years, according to data provided by SETE Intelligence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Warns of Airport Delays Due to Pent-up Demand for Air Travel by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 With Covid-19 travel restrictions being removed in most places, IATA is calling on governments to have plans in place to meet expected demand this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Travel Searches Surge as Covid-19 Restrictions Ease, Says Expedia by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 The further opening of borders and easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions led to a significant increase in travel searches during the first three months of 2022, says Expedia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Celestyal Puts Thessaloniki on the Cruise Destination Map by Nikos Krinis 9 May 2022 by Nikos Krinis 9 May 2022 Celestyal Cruises has officially launched its 7-day voyages out of Thessaloniki for the 2022 season, recognizing the incredible potential of the Greek Northern city as a homeport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy TUI Sees Tourism Recovery Fast Approaching 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 by GTP editing team 9 May 2022 TUI Group CEO Fritz Joussen expects to see the tourism industry recoup 80% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels this year or even reach 100%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Syntagma Square Revamp Works to Be Completed Soon, Says Athens Mayor by Eleftheria Pantziou 9 May 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 9 May 2022 The revamp works at Syntagma, the Greek capital’s central square, are expected to be completed in the coming weeks, according to Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Gets Tough on Tax Evasion in Tourism by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 Special tax units will be conducting on-the-spot inspections at tourist enterprises in Greece, primarily at popular destinations, in efforts to crack down on tax evasion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Longer Tourism Season, More Destinations are SETE’s Goals for Greece by Maria Paravantes 6 May 2022 by Maria Paravantes 6 May 2022 Extending the tourism season and introducing lesser-known destinations are at the core of the Greek Tourism Confederation’s plan for the next years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Sees Opportunity in Sustainable Tourism Products by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 A key priority for Greece is to achieve a “top of mind” brand name by offering the very best in sustainable tourism options, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece Announces Measures to Ease Energy Crisis Impact on Households, Businesses by Maria Paravantes 6 May 2022 by Maria Paravantes 6 May 2022 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced a 3.2-billion-euro energy scheme, in efforts to ease the impact of soaring energy costs on households and businesses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Guardian Includes Seven Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Best by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 by GTP editing team 6 May 2022 Seven beaches in Greece are included among the best in Europe on a list released by UK daily newspaper The Guardian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Sojern: Global Travelers Picking Greece for Summer Vacation by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Greece is winning over more holidaymakers from around the globe who are making plans for summer, according to Sojern. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Tighter Safety Rules for Hotels in Greece, More Inspections by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Starting this month, Greece’s Labor Inspection Body will be carrying out checks at hotels to ensure laws and safety regulations are being implemented. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s State-funded Holiday Scheme Made Easier by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Greece’s state-funded program covering holidays for lower-income families or individuals will be extended to more people and be easier to get. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Protest Unfair Practices by Digital Platforms by Maria Paravantes 5 May 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 May 2022 Greek hoteliers have filed a complaint with the Competition Commission requesting immediate action to tackle unfair practices employed by digital platforms. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Thessaloniki Expecting Over 60 Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Thessaloniki is expected to welcome over 60 cruise ships in 2022, the Region of Central Macedonia announced after participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Among Top Countries for Adventure Travel, Study Reveals by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 by GTP editing team 5 May 2022 Greece is among the world’s top countries for adventure travel, ranking 12th on a list recently released by Superdry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail