Cruise CLIA Calls for Delay on Greek Cruise Passenger Levy, Citing Industry Concerns by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 CLIA is urging the Greek government to delay the implementation of the newly announced cruise passenger levy by one year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Extends Public Consultation for New Special Spatial Framework for Tourism by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Public consultation on the new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism has been extended following significant public interest in participation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov EU Sustainable Transport and Tourism Portfolio Goes to Greece’s New Commissioner in Brussels by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Apostolos Tzitzikostas was appointed the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov PM Mitsotakis Applauds Greece Receiving Key EU Portfolio for Tourism and Transportation by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expresses his strong support and enthusiasm for the EU’s Transportation and Tourism portfolio, which has been entrusted to Greek Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Environmental Groups Challenge Draft Tourism Spatial Framework by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Eleven environmental organizations in Greece have raised objections to the proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, citing concerns over its lack of sustainable development measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports: Passenger Traffic Up 9.1% in First 8 Months of 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Passenger traffic at all Greek airports saw a 9.1% increase during January-August compared to the same period last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Heraklion, Crete, to Host 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 The city of Heraklion on Crete will host the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, the East Med’s premier cruise conference, in May 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Municipality Signs Climate Neutrality Agreement, Targeting 2030 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 The Municipality of Athens is set to implement a series of measures to achieve its Climate Neutrality Agreement by 2030, which was signed in partnership with 75 official entities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greece Rolls Out Cruise Passenger Levy with High Rates for Santorini and Mykonos by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 A new levy for cruise passengers at Greek ports will have higher rates for Santorini and Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Increases Climate Resilience Fee, Announces New Rules for Short-Term Rentals by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 The Greek government has announced increases to the climate resilience fee and new rules for short-term rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Expected to Reach New Heights in 2024, Says Minister by Asimina Doumani 16 September 2024 by Asimina Doumani 16 September 2024 Despite challenges, Greek tourism is expected to see revenues reaching 22 billion euros, up from 20.6 billion euros in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport: Greek Regional Airports See Passenger Traffic Exceed 25.6 Million in January-August by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 Passenger traffic at the 14 Greek regional airports operated by Fraport marked a 6.4% increase in the first eight months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heraklion Hoteliers Question Greek Government’s Tourism Announcements by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 Hoteliers in Heraklion, Crete, are raising concerns about tourism-related announcements made by the Greek government. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Three Bids Received for Greece’s Vassilitsa Ski Resort Concession by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 The Greek asset development fund (HRADF) has received three offers for the concession of the Vassilitsa National Ski Center in northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise MedCruise Appoints Theodora Riga as President for 2024-2027 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 Theodora Riga, the Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Strategic Communications at the Port of Thessaloniki, was elected as the new president of MedCruise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb to Collaborate with Greek Government on Short Stay Challenges by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 Airbnb is ready to collaborate with the Greek government following new short-term rental policy announcements to address market challenges. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Greece Modernizes Municipalities with Six New Digital Initiatives by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 The Greek Ministries of Interior and Digital Governance are driving the digitalization of municipalities across Greece to enhance their services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greenpeace Slams Greek Government’s Thessaly Reconstruction Plan by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 Greenpeace criticizes Greece’s reconstruction plan for Thessaly, calling for sustainable solutions and highlighting the dangers of current proposals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Central Macedonia Positioning Itself as a Competitive Filming Location by GTP editing team 12 September 2024 by GTP editing team 12 September 2024 Central Macedonia strengthens its global presence at the 81st Venice Film Festival, showcasing its potential as a competitive filming destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skiathos Heritage Trails Program Supports Accessibility for All by GTP editing team 12 September 2024 by GTP editing team 12 September 2024 Adding 5 destinations of cultural interest, and providing accessibility information, project Skiathos Heritage Trails about to be completed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail