Trade Associations - Gov Greek Green Groups Calling on Parties to Declare ‘Climate Emergency’ by GTP editing team 5 June 2019 by GTP editing team 5 June 2019 Dozens of local environmental groups are calling on the Greek government and political parties to declare a “climate emergency”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture World’s First Lost Atlantis Museum Opens on Santorini by GTP editing team 5 June 2019 by GTP editing team 5 June 2019 A new museum that aims to shed light on the lost city of Atlantis has opened its doors on the popular Greek island of Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celebrity Edge Travels to Greece for the First Time – Photo Report by Nikos Krinis 4 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 4 June 2019 The game-changing Celebrity Edge, the new state-of-the-art ship of Celebrity Cruises, recently visited Piraeus as part of its first-ever cruise to the Mediterranean. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP Greece Takes Presidency of UNWTO Commission for Europe by GTP editing team 3 June 2019 by GTP editing team 3 June 2019 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) elected Greece as President of its Commission for Europe (CEU) for 2019-2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Local Banks Extend ATM Surcharge to Greek Non-customer Card Users by GTP editing team 31 May 2019 by GTP editing team 31 May 2019 Greek debit card users will – as of July 20 – be charged an extra fee for the use of ATM machines at banks in which they do not have … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Hold Snap Elections After EU Vote by GTP editing team 27 May 2019 by GTP editing team 27 May 2019 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called a snap election following his party’s defeat to the New Democracy party in the European Parliament elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Named Best Island in Europe by ‘Global Traveler’ Readers by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 Santorini has been voted “Best Island in Europe” by the readers of US monthly travel magazine Global Traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Poll: Greeks Say EU ‘Moving in the Wrong Direction’ by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 Greeks appear to be wary of the EU, with the majority claiming it is “moving in the wrong direction”, according to a poll by MRB. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lonely Planet: Lesser-known Greek Islands Gaining Popularity by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 Lonely Planet has revealed some of Greece’s lesser-known island destinations – such as Kythira, Tilos and Kythnos – that are gaining popularity among travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Le Figaro Presents ‘Eternal Athens’ Special Edition by GTP editing team 23 May 2019 by GTP editing team 23 May 2019 French newspaper Le Figaro recently released “Eternal Athens”, a special edition dedicated to the Greek capital’s classical and contemporary features. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos is Perfect for Female Solo Trip, Says WorldHotels by GTP editing team 22 May 2019 by GTP editing team 22 May 2019 The island of Mykonos in Greece tops a list of destinations that are ideal for solo female travelers, according to WorldHotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Indianapolis Children’s Museum to Host Ancient Greek Treasures Show by GTP editing team 16 May 2019 by GTP editing team 16 May 2019 “The Treasures of Ancient Greece. Life, Myth and Heroes” exhibition, featuring over 150 ancient Greek artefacts, is set to open at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in the US, on June … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Russia to Host Two Major Travel Events in September 2019 by GTP editing team 16 May 2019 by GTP editing team 16 May 2019 All eyes of the travel industry will be on Moscow and Saint Petersburg this September, as the two Russian cities will host two landmark events for the Russian tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Iconic Red Bus to Feature at WTM London 2019 by GTP editing team 15 May 2019 by GTP editing team 15 May 2019 An iconic red London bus will take center stage in the UK and Ireland section of the WTM London 2019 travel exhibition that will run November 4-6. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece No. 2 on Global ‘Blue Flag’ List with 515 High Quality Beaches by GTP editing team 14 May 2019 by GTP editing team 14 May 2019 Greece is once again second in the world on the Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2019 Forum to Cast Spotlight on Greek Cruise Comeback by GTP editing team 14 May 2019 by GTP editing team 14 May 2019 Greece’s sea tourism, with particular focus on its cruise travel sector, will come into the spotlight at the 2019 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum during May 28-29 in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘The Sunday Times Travel’ Magazine Presents Greece’s Islands to UK Travelers by GTP editing team 13 May 2019 by GTP editing team 13 May 2019 Greece’s islands are featured in the May edition of “The Sunday Times Travel”, one of Britain’s best-selling magazines that includes tourism news, features and insider guides.. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greek Archaeological Council Decides to Reconstruct Parthenon Cella by GTP editing team 9 May 2019 by GTP editing team 9 May 2019 The northern wall of the cella (or chamber) of the Parthenon in Athens, is set to be reconstructed, according to Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Govt Mulls Loosening Capital Controls by GTP editing team 8 May 2019 by GTP editing team 8 May 2019 In efforts to facilitate business transactions, the Greek government is reportedly considering easing capital controls by the end of May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Greece Declares May 11 National Day for Prevention of Sea Accidents and Drownings by GTP editing team 7 May 2019 by GTP editing team 7 May 2019 The Greek shipping and island policy ministry has declared May 11, as the National Day for the Prevention of Sea Accidents and Drownings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail