Land Transportation Greece’s Railway Network Set for Upgrades with €1.5 Billion Investment by GTP editing team 30 January 2025 by GTP editing team 30 January 2025 Greece is taking significant steps to address long-standing challenges in its railway sector, with 1.5 billion euros already secured to rehabilitate the national rail network and upgrade key railway lines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece, UK Strengthen Maritime Cooperation with New Agreement by GTP editing team 30 January 2025 by GTP editing team 30 January 2025 Greece and the United Kingdom signed a new agreement to enhance their cooperation on commercial shipping matters. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Introduces Fines Up to €20,000 for Short-term Rentals Not Following New Rules by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 Hosts of short-term rental properties in Greece must comply with new minimum standards by October 1, or face fines up to 20,000 euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Government Focuses on Investments, Exports to Drive Economic Growth by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 The Greek government’s top priorities for 2025 include boosting investment, exports, market competition, and national competitiveness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO: Austrian Bookings Surge for Ionian Islands in 2025 by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 Early bookings from Austrian travelers are rising for 2025, with Corfu leading the trend, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization. 1 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news US Market ‘Gets a Taste’ of Ionian Islands’ Culinary Offerings by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 The Ionian Islands Region seeks to attract more American travelers by highlighting gastronomy as a key asset. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Athens Metro Line 1 to See Upgrade, Says Greek Transport Ministry by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 The Greek Transport Ministry has announced plans to upgrade Line 1 of the Athens Metro, the oldest of the city’s three metro lines, which connects Kifissia to Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Consulate General in Manchester Officially Opens, Strengthening Ties with the UK by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 by GTP editing team 29 January 2025 The Consulate General of Greece in Manchester, serving northern and central England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, has officially opened its doors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyclades Islands: Santorini Leads Air Traffic and Tourism in 2024 by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 Santorini topped air traffic figures among Cyclades islands with airports in 2024, according to a recently released detailed analysis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Among Top 5 European Destinations for Chinese Tourists, Says New Ambassador by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 Chinese Ambassador Fang Qiu is looking to strengthen tourism ties between Greece and China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe Urges EU Action on Aviation Security, Capacity Growth, Airport Slots by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 European aviation faces mounting challenges, requiring bold policy changes, according to European airport trade body ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events UN Tourism Celebrates 50 Years, Sets Ambitious Agenda for Future Growth by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 UN Tourism celebrated its 50th anniversary, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to support new ideas and technologies and boost investments in the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tzitzikostas Officially Assumes Duties as EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 Apostolos Tzitzikostas has officially assumed his duties as the EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, marking a significant moment for Europe as tourism is included in a Commissioner’s portfolio … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Poros: €6 Million Upgrade for Tourist Port to Enhance Infrastructure by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 by GTP editing team 28 January 2025 The tourist port of Poros is set to undergo a significant upgrade that will improve sustainability and elevate the overall experience for visitors to the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Businesses Join Forces with Short-term Rentals to Drive Tourism by Nikos Krinis 27 January 2025 by Nikos Krinis 27 January 2025 The Piraeus Traders Association has teamed up with the Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association (STAMA Greece) to boost tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Launches Energy Efficiency Program for Mountain Hotels by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 The Greek government has announced a program to improve the energy efficiency of mountain tourism accommodations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Kavala Port’s ‘Philippos II’ Terminal Set for Major Upgrades with New Sub-Concession by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 With the start of the sub-concession, the “Philippos II” commercial port in Kavala is set to enter a new phase of development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Shanghai Explore New Opportunities for Tourism Collaboration by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 Greece, through the initiatives of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), is exploring new opportunities to enhance tourism ties with Shanghai. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Santorini and Mykonos Sunsets Named Among the World’s Most Beautiful by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 New research has ranked the picturesque sunsets of Oia in Santorini and Mykonos Town among the world’s 25 most beautiful. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Event Rental Companies Association Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 by GTP editing team 27 January 2025 Panagiotis Podimatas of Podimatas Group was appointed president of the Hellenic Event Rental Companies Association (HERCA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail