Destinations news Thessaloniki: Behind-the-scenes Photos from ‘The Bricklayer’ Film by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 Greece’s northern port city of Thessaloniki these days is the filming location of “The Bricklayer”, a new Hollywood production starring Aaron Eckhart. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news UNWTO Invites Applications for Best Tourism Villages 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 by GTP editing team 29 March 2022 The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative is returning for a second year aiming to establish itself as the world’s leading network focused on tourism for rural development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s First Travel Receipts of the Year Up by 309.8% by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 Travel receipts in Greece increased by 309.8% in the first month of the year generated by a 256.7% rise in inbound traveler flows, according to data released by the Bank … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Expects Strong Tourist Flows from France, 3 Million Airline Seats Available for 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry expects strong tourist flows from France, considering that for 2022 there are more than 3 million available airline seats to Greece from the French market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Up-to-date Info for Tourists in Greece by Nikos Krinis 28 March 2022 by Nikos Krinis 28 March 2022 Traveling to Greece soon? Here’s what you need to know about some of the Covid-19 safety measures still in force in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy UNWTO: Global Tourist Arrivals More than Double in January 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 Global international tourist arrivals increased by 130% in the first month of the year over January 2021 to 18 million more visitors, according to the UNWTO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives EU Urges Member States to Lift Last Remaining Covid-19 Travel Restrictions by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders has called for Member States of the European Union to lift the last remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions within the bloc. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Evolving into Top Remote Work Destination, Says Minister by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 by GTP editing team 28 March 2022 Athens is a city being transformed and among other things is emerging as an attractive destination for digital nomads, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Seeks Ways to Back Tourism Firms Reliant on Russia, Ukraine by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 The Greek government is examining ways to support tourism enterprises that work primarily with Russian and Ukrainian travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Hotels Support Economy, Jobs in 2021 by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 Greek hotel turnover in 2021 came to 3.8 billion euros demonstrating the hospitality sector’s significant contribution to the economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Continues Tourism Campaign for Promotion of Eastern Aegean Islands by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 The Greek government will release two million euros to continue the funding of a tourism campaign to promote islands in the Eastern Aegean that have suffered due to the immigration … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece to Drop Fine for Unvaccinated Seniors by Maria Paravantes 24 March 2022 by Maria Paravantes 24 March 2022 Greece will stop fining seniors who have not been vaccinated starting April 15, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Report: Travel Spending in 2022 Expected to Outpace Pre-Pandemic Levels by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 People are looking forward to taking more trips and planning to spend more or the same on travel in 2022 compared to a typical pre-pandemic year, says an American Express report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica and Dubai Discuss Tourism Cooperation by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 The Region of Attica and Dubai are exploring ways to strengthen ties in the tourism field with a focus on gastronomy and health/wellness tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Adds ‘Zeibekiko’ Dance and ‘Bouzouki’ Instrument to Intangible Cultural Heritage List by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 by GTP editing team 24 March 2022 The ‘zeibekiko’ dance and the musical instruments ‘bouzouki’, ‘tzouras’ and ‘baglamas’ have found their place on Greece’s intangible cultural heritage list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Russia War Pushes Ferry Ticket Fares to Greek Islands Higher by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 Greece’s ferry operators expect ticket fares to the Greek islands to increase by 10-12% due to the soaring fuel prices – a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Bookings for Travel to Europe Sluggish Due to Russia-Ukraine War by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 Holiday bookings are slowing down across all markets due to the insecurity created by Russia’s war on Ukraine affecting the positive outlook for travel this season, according to ECTAA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy One in Five Greek Winter Hotels Stayed Shut in Dec-Feb Period by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 One in five hotels located in remote regions in Greece remained closed in the December 2021-February 2022 period, says research carried out by ITEP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port by Maria Paravantes 23 March 2022 by Maria Paravantes 23 March 2022 Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece’s Tourism Organization Joins Forces with Athens Chamber of Commerce by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 by GTP editing team 23 March 2022 Extending the tourism season and increasing the sector’s added value are among the joint actions agreed by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail