Destinations news Pelion Hoteliers Protest Suspension of Steam Train ‘Moutzouris’ Routes by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 Hoteliers in Pelion, Thessaly, are calling for the resumption of routes for ‘Moutzouris’, the historic steam train and popular tourism attraction. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Culture Ministry Looks to Boost Collaborations with Korean Museums by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 The Greek Culture Ministry is seeking to enhance collaborations between museums in Greece and Korea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece-Japan Tourism Talks Include Direct Flights and Investments by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Establishing direct flights is essential for strengthening tourism relations between Greece and Japan, according to Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO Sets Full Agenda to Woo Japanese Tourists to Greece by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 The GNTO will participate in Tourism Expo Japan 2024 with an agenda aimed at increasing tourist flows from the Japanese market to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Tourism Day 2024 to Focus on Peace by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 The theme for World Tourism Day 2024 is ‘Tourism and Peace’- a particularly timely topic given the current global climate of conflict and division. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greece Prioritizes Green Transition and Digitalization in Maritime Sector by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Green transition and digitalization are the two key pillars shaping the policies of the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Argentina’s Ambassador Discovers Tourism Potential of Peloponnese by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Peloponnese Governor Dimitris Ptohos and Argentina Ambassador to Greece Luis Alfredo Azpiazu explored ways to collaborate in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture European Cultural Heritage Days 2024: Free Entry to Greek Museums and Sites by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 Greece celebrates European Cultural Heritage Days this year with free admission during September 28-29 to state museums and archaeological sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy German Travel Association Warns Greek Government Over New Tourism Fees by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 The Greek government’s new tourism measures have sparked a reaction from the German Travel Association (DRV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Two Greek Destinations Face Overtourism Challenges During Summer by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 Two Greek islands are most affected by overtourism during the summer months, according to a study by Evaneos and Roland Berger. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Invites Japanese Entrepreneurs to Invest in Greece by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 Greece’s investment opportunities were presented to Keidanren, Japan’s federation that includes its most influential companies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Aims to Launch Aviation Academy with University Partnerships by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) is exploring the establishment of an aviation academy in Greece, according to HCAA Governor Christos Tsitouras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Qatar Announce 2027 as ‘Year of Culture’ by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 by GTP editing team 24 September 2024 Aiming to strengthen their collaboration and friendship, Greece and Qatar have officially declared 2027 as the “Greece-Qatar Year of Culture”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Nearly 18m Visitors from January to July, but Tourist Spending Declines by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Greece is experiencing an increase in tourist arrivals this year, but changing spending habits are evident, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Take Center Stage at WTM London 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) London has announced the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) as its Premier Partner in its 2024 exhibition this November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Among Top Autumn Travel Destinations for North Americans by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Athens is one of the top autumn destinations for North American travelers this year, according to booking data from AAA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Granted €101.53 Million in Natural Disaster Relief from EU Solidarity Fund by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Greece will receive 101.53 million euros in EU funds for relief from floods caused by storm “Daniel” in September 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Shine at Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 in Tokyo by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will attend the inauguration of the Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 in Tokyo, where Greece has been announced as the honored country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Participates for First Time in G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 by GTP editing team 23 September 2024 Greece was invited for the first time to take part in a G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Hotels Applaud EU Court Ruling Against Booking.com’s Price Parity Clauses by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 It has been ruled that Booking.com cannot compel hotel owners to adhere to its price parity clauses under EU law. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail