Air Travel UK Now Only Accepts Passport as Travel Document for Entry by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 Most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens now need a valid passport to enter the UK as the government has stopped accepting national identity (ID) cards as a travel document. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ministry May Establish Marine Tourism Committee by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 The Greek Tourism Ministry will examine the possibility of setting up a Marine Tourism Committee to handle crucial issues that involve professional yachting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UNESCO Calls on UK to ‘Reconsider’ Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 by GTP editing team 1 October 2021 UNESCO is urging the British Museum to reconsider repatriating the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and to enter talks on the issue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece to Allow Cruise Ships from Turkish Ports, Indoor Hotel Pools to Operate by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 The Greek committee of Covid-19 experts has given its approval for Greece to allow the arrival of cruise ships from Turkey and the operation of indoor swimming pools in hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Slovakia to Join Forces in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Greece and Slovakia have agreed to work together in the area of tourism as part of efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Sixteen Airlines Promise to Refund Passengers in 7 Days After Flight Cancellations by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Sixteen major airlines have committed to provide better information to passengers and issue refunds in 7 days in case of flight cancellations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Curfew and Music Ban for Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Kilkis and Larissa Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Emergency Covid-19 restrictions will go into effect in Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Kilkis and Larissa as they were declared ‘red’ areas on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review EU Commission Commends Greece for post-Covid-19 Progress by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Greece is moving faster towards growth approaching pre-Covid-19 crisis levels, said European Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni during an IOBE virtual event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and Cyprus Explore Wine Tourism Cooperation by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 by GTP editing team 30 September 2021 Tourism professionals from Greece and Cyprus are exploring ways to collaborate in the field of wine tourism for mutual benefit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Prepares Two New Campaigns to Win Over Tourists in Winter, Spring by Maria Paravantes 29 September 2021 by Maria Paravantes 29 September 2021 The Greek Τourism Μinistry and the GNTO will launch two campaigns to promote Greece’s winter and spring destinations to international travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Tourist Arrivals to South Aegean Stay High in September by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 Tourist arrivals at the five international airports of the South Aegean stayed high throughout September, exceeding half a million. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Segment Gives Boost to Piraeus Port’s Revenue by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 The cruise, car handling and coastal shipping segments gave a boost to the Piraeus Port Authority’s revenue in the first half of 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Announces Relief Measures for Quake-hit Crete by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 Greek authorities have announced relief measures to support areas and people on Crete affected by an earthquake that recently shook the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Promo Video Attracts Traveler Attention by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 by GTP editing team 29 September 2021 A promotional video highlighting the beauty and tourism offerings of the Peloponnese Region is winning over the crowds exceeding 3 million views in its first month on the air. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece in Talks with Partners for Spring 2022 Tourism Opening by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 Greece is taking hands-on action to extend the tourism season and open to tourists early next year, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Hoteliers Call for Revised Covid-19 Health Protocols Due to Changing Weather by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 In view of autumn and of the changing weather conditions, Greece’s hoteliers are calling on authorities to update the health protocols for Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Do Something GREAT: Central Macedonia Launches New Tourism Campaign by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 “Do Something GREAT” is the slogan of Central Macedonia’s new tourism campaign that aims to attract more travelers to the region and extend the season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Minister Kikilias has Greece’s Cruise Tourism High on Priority List by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has the development of cruise tourism high on his list of priorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Thessaloniki Still Struggling to Increase Hotel Stays by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, is struggling to attract visitors, recording only 531,806 overnight stays in the first 8 months of the year, down by 0.04% over the same period … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Mitsotakis, Macron Launch Greece Bicentennial Louvre Show by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 by GTP editing team 28 September 2021 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron recently inaugurated a Louvre exhibition marking the 200 years since the Greek War of Independence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail