Sea Tourism Greece’s Marinas Need Upgrades and Less Bureaucracy, Say Industry Experts by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Key issues surrounding Greece’s marinas were highlighted at the Prodexpo real estate conference. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Seamen Extend Strike – No Ferry Services on October 24 and 25 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Ferries will stay docked at ports across Greece during October 24-25 due to a new 48-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel MEPs Approve New Rules for More Efficient and Greener EU Airspace by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 MEPs have paved the way for improved management of European airspace, enabling more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Holistic Approach to Greece’s Tourism Development Needed by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 Greece requires a technocratic approach to tourism, involving the private sector and fostering synergies across all levels of government, as this is crucial for long-term sustainability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister: Bridging Northern Greece and the Western Balkans Through Port Connectivity by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 The interconnectivity of ports in Northern Greece with the Western Balkans to create “an even bigger common market” is a priority for the Greek Maritime Affairs Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Prepares to Welcome New Metro on November 30 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation has confirmed that the Thessaloniki Metro will begin operations as planned on November 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TTG Travel Experience: Halkidiki Comes Closer to Italy’s Tourism Market by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 The Region of Central Macedonia showcased Halkidiki’s tourism offerings to the Italians at the 2024 TTG Travel Experience in Rimini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees August 2024 Tourist Arrivals Increase While Revenue Declines by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2024 by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2024 Despite Greece experiencing a 6.6% increase in tourist arrivals in August, tourism revenue declined during that month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece to Collect €830 Million in Tax Revenue from Short-term Rentals in 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 Tax revenue from short-term rentals in Greece has seen a dramatic rise in recent years, according to AADE’s head, Giorgos Pitsilis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb: Short-term Rentals Not to Blame for Greece’s Housing Crisis by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 The short-term rental market is not responsible for Greece’s housing crisis, according to Airbnb’s Valentina Reino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats New Report Reveals How Tourism Can Better Serve Communities by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 A new report by the Travel Foundation identifies 40 actions that can bring more equitable benefits to tourism destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Adriatic Ports: Passenger Movements Expected to Exceed 37 Million in 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 Passenger movements – embarking, disembarking, and transit – at Adriatic ports are projected to surpass 37 million this year, according to a report by Risposte Turismo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Asia’s Connectivity Rebound: China and Japan Expand International Seat Availability by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 Mabrian has analyzed the top 10 countries for international air connectivity in 2024, highlighting a significant recovery in outbound air seat availability in two major Asian hubs: China and Japan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility GSTC: New Greece Working Group to Advance Sustainable Tourism Practices by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 by GTP editing team 22 October 2024 GSTC has formed a new working group in Greece, which will focus on advancing sustainable tourism practices in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurostat: Crete and South Aegean Among EU Regions with Most Foreign Tourists by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 Greece’s South Aegean and Crete are among the EU’s top 10 regions with the highest number of overnight stays by foreign tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Municipality of Zakynthos to Take Over Management of Iconic Shipwreck Beach by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 The management of Zakynthos’ famed Shipwreck Beach (Navagio) will be handed over to the municipality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ICAO: Travelers to Receive Higher Compensation for International Flights by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 Travelers will soon benefit from higher compensation limits for international flights, according to ICAO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Olympia Forum: MEP Calls for Unified European System for Sustainable Tourism Certification by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 The need for a unified European system to register and certify sustainable tourism was recently highlighted during 5th Olympia Forum in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Water Management Challenges Highlighted at 5th Olympia Forum by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 by GTP editing team 21 October 2024 The importance of effective water resource management in Greece was highlighted at the 5th Olympia Forum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Greece’s 39 Airports Report Strong Growth in Passenger Traffic for Jan-Sept 2024 by GTP editing team 18 October 2024 by GTP editing team 18 October 2024 Greek airports saw impressive passenger growth in January-September 2024, with traffic rising by 8.7%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail