Laws, Regulations & Policy AI Act: European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Law Takes Effect by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 by GTP editing team 2 August 2024 The European Artificial Intelligence Act went into effect, requiring EU countries to designate national authorities to oversee its implementation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA: Cruise Companies Eager to Expand to New Destinations in Greece by GTP editing team 1 August 2024 by GTP editing team 1 August 2024 CLIA has confirmed the strong interest of cruise companies in expanding their itineraries to include new Greek destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review New Hotel Rating System in Greece to Emphasize Sustainability by GTP editing team 1 August 2024 by GTP editing team 1 August 2024 Hotels in Greece are to be categorized by a new rating system that will assess and certify their social and environmental footprint. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Nominates Apostolos Tzitzikostas for EU Commissioner Role by GTP editing team 1 August 2024 by GTP editing team 1 August 2024 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has selected Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Regional Governor of Central Macedonia, to represent Greece at the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Northern Greece Road Tourism Arrivals to Greece Up in June, Reaching 1.5 Million by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 Arrivals to Greece via road reached nearly 1.5 million this June, with visitors from the Balkans and Turkey heading to the northern part of the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ACI Europe: Air Traffic Finally Above Pre-pandemic Levels in First Half of 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 A full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic for the airport industry was confirmed by the latest air traffic report released by ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greek Taxis Now Required to Display Credit Card Payment Signage by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 Taxis in Greece are now required to display a special sticker informing customers that they accept credit card payments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Ancient Agora of Athens Set for Major Visitor Infrastructure Overhaul by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 The Greek Ministry of Culture plans to enhance the Ancient Agora in Athens, making it more accessible and visitor-friendly, especially for individuals with mobility limitations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu’s Mega-Yacht Marina Project Moves Forward with Greek Government’s Approval by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 The Greek government has approved the signing of a contract with Lamda Marinas Investments to construct, operate and manage the new mega-yacht marina of Corfu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patras-Pyrgos Motorway to Receive €152 Million Boost from NSRF by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 The Patras-Pyrgos motorway is expected to be 75% complete by the end of this year and fully open to traffic by 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Hotel and F&B Sectors Among Most in Need of Employees, Says Survey by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Hotels and Food & Beverage (F&B) establishments are among the sectors experiencing the most significant staffing shortages in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: 70% of Greeks to Spend Holidays in Greece this Year by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Seven out of 10 Greeks will spend their holidays in Greece this year, according to a travel report for 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Lavrio Port Launches Digital Berth Allocation Platform for Cruise Ships, Ro-Ro Vessels by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 A new berth allocation platform is set to operate at Lavrio Port, enhancing its capability to accommodate cruise ships and ferries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Canada’s Ambassador Talks Tourism and Investment in Macedonia and Thrace by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Tourism and investments were on the agenda of discussions between Greek Deputy Interior Minister Konstantinos Gioulekas and Canadian Ambassador Karine Asselin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Attica to Receive 211 New Buses for Suburban Routes by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 The new buses in Attica will begin gradual integration into suburban routes by the end of August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ColorADD: Beaches in Pieria Now More Accessible to Color-Blind People by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Pieria’s regional unit has adopted the ColorADD code to assist color blind people at 13 beaches in the Katerini and Dion-Olympus municipalities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Leads Europe in Tourist Spending Increase for Q2 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Greece recorded a substantial 25% increase in travel expenditure by foreign travelers during the second quarter of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Problem is Not Overtourism, Says Hoteliers Chief by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Yiannis Hatzis has dismissed claims that Greece is experiencing overtourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek National Tourism Organization Gets New Secretary General: Andreas Fiorentinos by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Andreas Fiorentinos has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu: Greece’s Asset Fund to Grant 25-Year Lease for Spilia Yacht Shelter by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has launched a tender for the development of the Spilia Yacht Shelter on Corfu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail