Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Short-Term Rental Market Sees Growth in Listings and Stable Demand by GTP editing team 30 August 2024 by GTP editing team 30 August 2024 Short-term rental listings in Greece have been on an uninterrupted upward trend since the start of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Government Plans Single Ticket for Upcoming Thessaloniki Metro and City Buses by GTP editing team 30 August 2024 by GTP editing team 30 August 2024 Once Thessaloniki’s new metro line begins operations, commuters will be able to use a single ticket for both the metro and city bus services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Rises to 4th Position on Europe’s Top Container Ports List by GTP editing team 30 August 2024 by GTP editing team 30 August 2024 The port of Piraeus climbed to 4th place in European container rankings, despite a general decline in container traffic across leading EU ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Alpha Bank Projects Record-breaking Year for Greek Tourism in 2024 by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 Despite a decline in average tourist spending, Greece is on track for a record year in tourism income, driven by a significant increase in visitor numbers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Northern Greece Road Arrivals to Greece Top 6.3 Million in First Seven Months of 2024 by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 New INSETE statistics reveal a substantial increase in road arrivals to Greece, with 6.3 million entries from January to July, marking a 13.8% rise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: July Passenger Demand Hit an All-time High for Industry by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 July was another positive month for the airline industry and all regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece Introduces ‘Eumaeus’ to Boost Accessibility at Cultural Sites for Visitors with Limited Mobility by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 by GTP editing team 29 August 2024 The Culture Ministry aims to enhance access to Greece’s archaeological sites, monuments, and museums for individuals with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourist Influx to Greece Grows from UK, Italy, and Germany in June by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 Inbound tourist traffic to Greece in June increased by 8.8%, with notable rises in arrivals from the UK, Italy, and Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Tax Authorities to Crack Down on Undeclared Income from Short-Term Rentals by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 Greece’s tax authorities will implement stringent measures to identify tax evaders among short-term rental property owners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Survey: Greece a Top Choice for British Travelers’ Package Holidays by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 Greece is the second most popular destination for British travelers seeking package holidays, according to a survey by HSBC UK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EU: €101.5 Million Aid Package for Greece to Address 2023 Floods by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 The European Commission has proposed to deliver over 1 billion euros to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France recover from natural disasters. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister Staikouras Highlights Major Infrastructure Developments in Northern Greece by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras highlighted the progress of numerous projects currently underway in Northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Regional Airports to Upgrade with New Voice Communication Systems by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 New Voice Communication and Recording Systems (VCRS) will be installed in 18 regional airports across Greece by the end of 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Thessaloniki to Get Second Museum for Metro Artifacts, Says Culture Minister by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 Greece’s Culture Minister announced the construction of a second museum to showcase artifacts discovered during the excavations for Thessaloniki’s metro. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rethymno and Naples Set to Strengthen Ties with New Cooperation Agreement by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 The cities of Rethymno, Crete, and Naples, Italy, will strengthen their ties to promote cultural exchange and collaborative initiatives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece-Türkiye Hackathon 2024: Innovating Smart Cities Through Collaborative Solutions by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 by GTP editing team 28 August 2024 The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the Türkiye-Greece Hackathon 2024, an event designed to foster collaboration and innovation between the two nations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports See 9.5% Growth in Passenger Numbers During January-July by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 Passenger traffic across all of Greece’s airports serving commercial flights increased by 9.5% in the first seven months of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Exploring Medical Visa and Health Units in Hotels by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 Greece is exploring the introduction of a medical visa, along with other initiatives to position the country as a leading global destination for health and wellness tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Metro to Begin Operations on November 30, Says Greek PM by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 The long-awaited Thessaloniki metro will open to the public on November 30, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens F.I.R. Sets Record with 4,944 Flights Managed in 24 Hours by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 by GTP editing team 27 August 2024 Amid soaring tourist traffic, Athens F.I.R. traffic controllers set a new record by managing nearly 5,000 flights in a single day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail