Culture Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia to Take the Spotlight in Hollywood’s ‘The Bricklayer’ by Maria Paravantes 11 February 2022 by Maria Paravantes 11 February 2022 Filming of Hollywood action-thriller ‘The Bricklayer’ is set to begin in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia next month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santorini Island Stars in PUBG Mobile Video Game by GTP editing team 11 February 2022 by GTP editing team 11 February 2022 The PUBG mobile video game has launched a new arena map featuring the Cycladic architecture and unique colors of the popular Greek island of Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Loans Ancient Statue of Goddess Athena to Italy by GTP editing team 11 February 2022 by GTP editing team 11 February 2022 Greece has loaned an ancient statue of the goddess Athena from the Acropolis Museum collection to the Antonino Salinas Museum in Palermo, Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Sets Up Cluster for Promotion of Local Products, Cuisine by GTP editing team 11 February 2022 by GTP editing team 11 February 2022 Showcasing the products of Crete and promoting the world-famous Cretan diet are the top priorities of the newly formed cluster titled “Kriti to Nisi Mou” (Crete: My Island). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece’s Regions Unite to Launch Tourism Season Next Month by Maria Paravantes 10 February 2022 by Maria Paravantes 10 February 2022 Greek regional governors are prepared to welcome the first tourists in Greece next month responding to the Tourism Ministry’s call for the extension of the season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Attica Region Seeks to Create ‘Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village’ by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 Attica Region Governor Giorgos Patoulis announced plans to create a “Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village” in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Covid-19 Health Experts Say ‘No’ to Carnival Events by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 Greek health experts have ruled against Carnival activities, citing the persistently high number of incidents and deaths from Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Eurostat: Tourism Sector an Important Player in EU Labor Market by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 The tourism sector is traditionally an important player in the European Union’s labor market, offering opportunities to a diverse workforce, according to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Looks Toward India’s Film Industry to Promote Tourism by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 The possibility of Greece becoming a major shooting destination for Bollywood productions was among the topics discussed between the GNTO and representatives of the Embassy of India. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Welcomes City’s First Cruise Ship for 2022 by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 by GTP editing team 10 February 2022 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) recently welcomed the Viking Sky, the first cruise ship to arrive at the city’s port, for 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece Ready to Welcome Travelers Earlier This Year by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 Greece will be open and ready to welcome travelers earlier than ever this year, expecting the first visitors in March, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Pick Up at End of 2021 by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 Tourism flows to Thessaloniki, Greece, picked up in 2021 with the number of overnight stays increasing by 50.63% over 2020, according to the city’s hotels association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos Sets Groundwork for Sustainable Tourism Development by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 The Greek tourism minister is looking to take action towards sustainable development that will protect the island of Mykonos’ unique characteristics and reputation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy GBTA Urges Consistency on the Validity Period of European Digital COVID Certificates by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is urging the EU and its member states to take a coordinated approach to the validity period of the European Digital COVID Certificate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level ECDC Updates Guidelines for Use of Face Masks by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published an update of its technical report for the use of face masks and their effectiveness in reducing the transmission of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Holiday Giant TUI Sees Strong Summer Ahead by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 by GTP editing team 9 February 2022 Travel giant TUI is expecting a strong summer ahead in view of very high demand for holidays in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece’s New Development Law Paves Way for Tourism Growth by Maria Paravantes 8 February 2022 by Maria Paravantes 8 February 2022 Tourism enterprises in Greece seeking to expand will be able to tap into a wide range of financial support tools foreseen in a new development law. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greek Parliament Passes Ambitious Development Law by GTP editing team 8 February 2022 by GTP editing team 8 February 2022 Greek lawmakers have approved a new development law that provides financial support to eligible businesses interested in upgrading to digital and sustainable activities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy German, UK and US Tourists Top Spenders in Greece Before Covid-19 by GTP editing team 8 February 2022 by GTP editing team 8 February 2022 Travelers from Germany, the UK and the US were the top spenders in pre-pandemic 2019, according to a report by SETE Intelligence (INSETE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Metro Line 4 Gets €580m in Record EIB Support by GTP editing team 8 February 2022 by GTP editing team 8 February 2022 The highly anticipated Line 4 of the Athens metro will move ahead thanks to 580 million euros in new financing by the European Investment Bank (EIB). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail