Destinations news Kythera is Greece’s First Small Island to Develop Via Ferrata Trail Network by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 by GTP editing team 25 February 2020 Kythera has become Greece’s first small island to develop a “via ferrata”, a special network of trails that combines hiking with canyoning and climbing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Acropolis to Get New Disabled-friendly Elevator by Summer by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 by GTP editing team 21 February 2020 The Acropolis in Athens is set to get a new lift by summer after the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) approved plans for the completion of the project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos’ Navagio Beach is in Greece, GNTO ‘Reminds’ German Tour Operator by GTP editing team 20 February 2020 by GTP editing team 20 February 2020 The Navagio Beach on the island of Zakynthos is in Greece, the GNTO rectified, after a German tour operator erroneously depicted it as being in Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Committed to Working with the World Tourism Organization by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2020 The Greek government has a sincere interest to work closer with the UNWTO to further grow and diversify Greece’s tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greek Hotels Report Worker Shortage by Nikos Krinis 18 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 18 February 2020 While thousands of jobs were available in Greece’s hospitality sector in 2019, many positions remained unfilled, according to a study by ITEP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Delphi Forum Launches Campaign to Promote Greece’s Delphic Maxims by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 February 2020 by Eleftheria Pantziou 18 February 2020 The Municipality of Athens and the Delphi Economic Forum will launch a campaign to promote Greece’s Delphic maxims on occasion of the 5th Delphi Economic Forum to take place in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Europe’s Tourism Sector Resilient Despite Growing Global Risks by GTP editing team 17 February 2020 by GTP editing team 17 February 2020 Europe’s travel and tourism market has managed to remain strong in light of emerging risks, but the European Travel Commission (ETC) is still calling for vigilance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Spartan Museum to Open at UConn Campus in US by GTP editing team 17 February 2020 by GTP editing team 17 February 2020 The establishment of a museum dedicated to Sparta at the University of Connecticut (UConn) was the focus of a meeting between Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and UConn Professor Ilias … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greeks Still Not Keen on Sharing Economy by GTP editing team 14 February 2020 by GTP editing team 14 February 2020 Greeks still haven’t warmed up to the sharing economy with a mere 15 percent opting to book a short-term rental online, a Eurostat survey says. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Ushers in Carnival Season 2020 with Color and Song by GTP editing team 14 February 2020 by GTP editing team 14 February 2020 Athens is ready to welcome the carnival season with plenty of song, dance and fun that will run for two weeks through to March 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Discipline and Planning Key for Greek Drivers Ahead of Travel by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 Greek drivers are more focused on discipline and planning compared to other Europeans, according to a survey by market analysts Ipsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Guardian Places Athens’ Nea Smyrni Neighborhood Among Europe’s Best by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 The neighborhood of Nea Smyrni in Athens, Greece, is included on The Guardian’s list with 10 of the best city neighborhoods in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Unveils Presidency Logo for the Council of Europe by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has unveiled the logo of Greece’s Presidency in the Council of Europe, which is set to begin in May 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hospitality Sector Gives Back to Society with ‘Hotels For’ Initiative by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 The establishment of “Hotels For”, a new hospitality sector social responsibility initiative, has been announced by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Announced Most Popular Destination at OTM India Awards 2020 by GTP editing team 7 February 2020 by GTP editing team 7 February 2020 Greece was announced “Most Popular Destination” at the OTM India Awards 2020, held during the Outbound Travel Market travel trade show in Mumbai. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Voted Second Best Destination in Europe for 2020 by GTP editing team 6 February 2020 by GTP editing team 6 February 2020 Athens is the second Best European Destination to visit in 2020, according to an online voting competition of the EBD organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates GNTO, Mastercard Promote Greece in US and UK Markets by GTP editing team 5 February 2020 by GTP editing team 5 February 2020 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and MasterCard have joined forces to promote Greece as the ultimate travel destination to the US and UK markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Advanced Coronavirus Measures in Place at Athens Airport by GTP editing team 5 February 2020 by GTP editing team 5 February 2020 Athens International Airport (AIA) has moved ahead with a series of measures to halt the potential spread of the Wuhan virus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news CNT: Greece’s Beaches Among Europe’s Best for 2020 by GTP editing team 5 February 2020 by GTP editing team 5 February 2020 The beaches of the Cyclades, the Ionian sea, Crete and the Sporades are among Europe’s best for 2020, says Condé Nast Traveller (CNT). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece to Put Parthenon Marbles Issue Back on the Table After Brexit by Maria Paravantes 31 January 2020 by Maria Paravantes 31 January 2020 With Britain’s departure from the EU, Greece will intensify its efforts to bring back the Parthenon Marbles to their original home. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail