Destinations news Rhodes and Santorini in World’s Top 22 Trending Destinations for 2022 by GTP editing team 21 January 2022 by GTP editing team 21 January 2022 TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards have placed the Greek islands of Rhodes and Santorini among the Top 22 Trending Destinations in the World for 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Rhodes Begins 5-year Journey to Become First Sustainable Destination in the World by Nikos Krinis 20 January 2022 by Nikos Krinis 20 January 2022 The Greek island of Rhodes is aiming to transform into the first sustainable tourism destination in the world through “The Rhodes Co-Lab” initiative. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Safety Comes First for Greece as Tourism Season Approaches by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 Safety is the top priority for Greek authorities who are aiming to kick off the tourism season earlier this year imposing rigorous Covid-19 health protocols. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy November 2021 Greek Tourism Revenues Close to Pre-pandemic Levels by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 Greek tourism revenues in November exceeded 2020 figures and came very close to pre-Covid-19 levels, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greek Ministers Discuss Cruise Traffic Management Ahead of Summer by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 Cruise ship flow management and berth allocation in Greece topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ICAO: Int’l Air Passenger Traffic Grows in 2021 But Still Below 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 Although global air passenger traffic last year rose from a 60% drop seen in 2020, it still remains below pre-Covid levels, according to ICAO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Peloponnese Region Investing €1.9m in New Tourism Promotion Program for 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 The Peloponnese Region’s tourism destinations and thematic travel products will be promoted in 2022 through a new 1.95-million-euro program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tender for Itea Marina Launched by Greek State Privatization Fund by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of the Itea marina in central Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Piraeus: Plans for Underwater Antiquities Museum Get Approval by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 by GTP editing team 20 January 2022 Greece’s Council of Museums has given the green light for the creation of an Underwater Antiquities Museum on the coastal front of Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘We’ll Double Our Tourist Arrivals to Greece in 2022’, TUI’s CEO Tells Greek PM by Nikos Krinis 19 January 2022 by Nikos Krinis 19 January 2022 TUI expects to double the number of its customers to Greece in 2022 compared to last year, according to the tour operator’s CEO, Fritz Joussen. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Prepares Plan to Protect Local Tourism Brands by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 The Greek tourism and shipping ministries are preparing a plan with measures aimed at safeguarding local tourism brands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Global Tourism Remains Far Below Pre-pandemic Levels, Says UNWTO by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 Tourism professionals are expecting international arrivals to return to pre-Covid-19 levels only in 2024 or later, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Keeps Covid-19 Restrictions in Place for Another Week by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 The Greek Health Ministry’s committee of experts for Covid-19 has decided to extend the measures against the spread of the coronavirus for another week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Omicron Taking Toll on European Air Traffic by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 Air traffic in Europe is on a downward trend hit hard by the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, according to Eurocontrol. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Business Owners Want More Energy Cost Support by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 Tourism business owners in Greece are calling on the government to extend a series of announced measures to address soaring energy costs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy More Greek Tourism Enterprises Call for Inclusion in New Development Law by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 Owners of tourism agencies and tourist buses are calling on the Greek government to include their services in a new development law recently tabled in parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Places 6 Mountain Habitats on High Protection by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 by GTP editing team 19 January 2022 Greece has placed six mountains on high protection status in efforts to protect mountain area habitats from uncontrolled development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece’s New Development Law to Support 3-Star Hotels by GTP editing team 18 January 2022 by GTP editing team 18 January 2022 Greece’s three-star hotels have been included in a new development law that provides support and tools for upgrade and modernization activities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Tables Draft Law Encouraging Alternative Tourism Ventures by Maria Paravantes 18 January 2022 by Maria Paravantes 18 January 2022 A bill tabled in Greek parliament encourages investments for the development of ports, ski centers and other special interest tourism facilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Local Committee Calls for Protection of Crete’s Chryssi Islet from Mass Tourism by GTP editing team 18 January 2022 by GTP editing team 18 January 2022 Local stakeholders are looking to expand the protection of the Cryssi islet, near Crete, and put a cap on the number of daily visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail