Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Aims to Enhance Tourism Education on Crete by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is working to establish facilities on Crete to enhance tourism training and education on the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport-run Greek Regional Airports See Passenger Traffic Surge to Nearly 31 Million by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 Passenger traffic across the Fraport-run 14 Greek regional airports reached a new milestone, with a 5.9% increase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Parliament Approves Law to Upgrade Land Border Checkpoints by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 A new law recently passed by the Greek Parliament facilitates the upgrading of land border crossing facilities in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Kalamata Airport Upgrade Plans Move Ahead with New Concession Bid by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 One proposal was submitted in the tender process for the 40-year concession to manage Kalamata International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Sets Sights on Aviation Tourism Growth with New Committee Launch by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 Greece’s newly established Aviation Tourism Committee has held its inaugural meeting, signaling the start of a concerted effort to strengthen, develop, and improve aviation tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Poised to Become a Premier Luxury Destination by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 Greece has all the necessary conditions to emerge as a leading luxury destination, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greek Law Allows Municipalities to Raise Stayover Duty for Hotels and Short-term Rentals by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 Greek municipalities now have the authority to increase the stayover duty for hotels and short-term rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Golden Visa Program Continues to Gain Popularity Amid Regional Instability by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 Over the past year, Greece’s Golden Visa program has seen a remarkable 212% increase in demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Rhodes Sets New Tourism Record in 2024 with 3.5 Million Arrivals by Asimina Doumani 11 October 2024 by Asimina Doumani 11 October 2024 Rhodes tourism reached a record high this year, with 3.5 million tourists arriving from January to September, reflecting an increase of 12% to 14% in arrivals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Yiannis Retsos Appointed President of IOBE Think Tank by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2024 by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2024 Greek tourism professional and former president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Yiannis Retsos, has assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors at the Foundation for Economic and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Yachting Industry Boosted by Digital Upgrades by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 Greece’s yachting industry has the potential to reach global prominence, following the example of Greek shipping, says Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Short-term Rental Accommodations Rise in Downtown Athens by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 Recent data reveals significant growth in short-term rental properties in Athens, particularly in the downtown area. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Crete Announced European Gastronomy Region 2026 by IGCAT by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 Crete has been designated the European Gastronomy Region for 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT), in recognition of its rich local cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTTC Launches ‘Together in Travel’ to Empower SMEs in Global Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 by GTP editing team 11 October 2024 The WTTC has launched the “Together in Travel” initiative, which aims to provide support and resources to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the global Travel & Tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ABTA Reports Greece as a Steady Holiday Choice for Brits in 2025 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 Greece remains Britain’s 5th most popular holiday destination for summer 2025, securing an 11% market share. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Minister: Marina Network Expansion Key to Greece’s Tourism Strategy by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 Upgrading and expanding the marina network is a key component of the Greek government’s strategic plan for tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Strong Demand for Airbnbs in Greece Over October 28 Holiday Weekend by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 October 28, a national holiday in Greece, will see many Greeks traveling to mountainous destinations, leading to a significant rise in short-term rental occupancy rates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
WTTC: Business Travel to Reach Record $1.5 Trillion in 2024 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 Business travel is recovering faster than anticipated, as companies recognize its comprehensive benefits, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Loutraki Secures €23 Million for Antiflooding Protection Projects by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 Greece’s infrastructure ministry has announced antiflooding projects in Loutraki, a popular spa destination along the Corinthian Gulf. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Introduces Turkish Professionals to Lesser-known Greek Regions by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 by GTP editing team 10 October 2024 The GNTO showcased Central Greece, Western Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and the city of Alexandroupolis, to Turkish professionals during an event in Istanbul. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail