Destinations news Tourism, Investments Tops Greek PM’s Saudi Arabia Visit by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 Greece and Saudi Arabia are looking to enhance bilateral cooperation in the areas of investments and tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Tourism Ministry to Invest Recovery Funds in Human Resources by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 Investing in Greek tourism’s human resources is a top priority in the post-Covid-19 era, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Athens International Airport Wins at ACI Europe 2021 Awards by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 by GTP editing team 27 October 2021 Athens International Airport (AIA) shined in the “25-40 Million Passengers” category at ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Moody’s Says Tourism Behind Greece’s Resilience to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 Greece’s resilience to the Covid-19 shock is a result of a strong tourism industry, according to credit agency Moody’s. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Major Hotel Brands Have Big Plans for Greece by Maria Paravantes 26 October 2021 by Maria Paravantes 26 October 2021 Major international hospitality brands, including Meliá and Accor, are betting on Greece and announcing plans to further expand in the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues US Facilitates Travel, Eases Vaccine Restrictions on Nov. 8 by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 Traveling to the United States is expected to get easier starting on November 8 when a set of new travel rules take effect. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Reminder of Greece’s Covid-19 Travel Rules for Domestic Flights by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 The Greek authorities have issued a reminder of the Covid-19 rules that travelers must follow when on domestic flights to all destinations in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Minister Kikilias Talks Tourism With UAE Ambassador by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 by GTP editing team 26 October 2021 The possibility of launching an air route connecting Dubai with Thessaloniki was discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and UAE Ambassador Sulaiman Hamed Salem Almazroui. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece Pushes Ahead with Strong Tourism Plan for 2022 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 Looking to cover lost ground after two years of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, Greece has a dynamic plan that aims to attract more tourists in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Islands Lead Tourism Recovery at Home and in Europe by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 The Greek islands were the country’s first destinations and among the first in Europe to enter recovery phase after nearly two years of Covid-19, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Think-tank Expects 4% Growth for Greece in 2022 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 The Greek economy is slated to grow at a rate of 4% in 2022, according to the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Islands Beat October 2019 Tourist Traffic Levels by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 The South Aegean Region has made 2021 a recovery year exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 tourist traffic levels in October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece: Overtourism or Poor Management? What is the Real Problem of Popular Destinations? by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 October 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 October 2021 Greek tourism experts are questioning the existence of overtourism and think maybe poor destination management is the real reason behind the overcrowding at popular tourist hotspots. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets GNTO Looking into ‘Creative Tourism’ Potential of Greece by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2021 The Greek National Tourism Organization is exploring Creative Tourism, a form of tourism that showcases the creativity of a destination through local products and handicrafts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Booking.com: 7 Predictions for the Triumphant Return of Travel in 2022 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 Booking.com has made seven predictions on the way people will reignite the travel spark in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins ‘Favorite Destination’ Title at UK Cruise Awards by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 by GTP editing team 25 October 2021 Greece has once again been named “Favorite Cruise Destination” at the UK cruise industry’s Wave Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Tourism Needs Teamwork to Grow Further in 2022, Says Minister by GTP editing team 23 October 2021 by GTP editing team 23 October 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has called for teamwork among stakeholders in order for Greece’s tourism sector to see further growth in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’ Title at World Travel Awards 2021 by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2021 Greece, with its resurgent travel and tourism economy, was voted ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’ at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece Attracts 8.6 Million Tourists in January-August, Sees Revenue Reach €6.6 Billion by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 Greece in January-August welcomed over 8.6 million inbound travelers, pulling in tourism revenue that reached almost half of the total earnings of 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Aviation Authority Extends Covid-19 Rules for Int’l Travelers by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 by GTP editing team 22 October 2021 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended the Covid-19 rules that travelers from abroad must follow to enter Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail