Destinations news Rhodes, Crete Top Picks for Last-minute Sunny Escapes, Says ABTA by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Rhodes and Crete are among the destinations ABTA recommends for British travelers seeking sunny holiday spots. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lonely Planet Unveils 14 ‘Must-visit’ Beaches in Greece by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Lonely Planet’s pick of the best beaches in Greece, include spots “well suited to younger swimmers”, popular locations “with a bit of a buzz” and secluded coves “to escape the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Sparti Archaeological Museum Secures National Funding by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 by GTP editing team 24 July 2024 Greek authorities have allocated some 32.7 million euros for the construction of a new archaeological museum in Sparti in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Almost 7 Million Tourists in January-May by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Arrivals of international travelers to Greece during January-May increased by 20.6% compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Thermal Tourism Can Tackle Greece’s Seasonality, Says Minister by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Thermal tourism, as a special form of Greek tourism, can significantly contribute to combating Greece’s seasonality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Air Passenger Rights: European Commission Revises Guidelines by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 The European Commission has released new guidelines for more clarity on EU air passenger rights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments European Parliament: Greek MEP Elected to Lead Committee on Transport and Tourism by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 New Democracy (ND) MEP Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi was elected Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats GBTA: Global Business Travel Spending to Surpass $2 Trillion by 2028 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028 according to the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Naxos Airport to Undergo Significant Upgrades to Enhance Passenger Experience by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 Improvement works are currently underway at the airport of the Greek island of Naxos to enhance the passenger travel experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI World and Airbus Cooperate to Reduce Environmental Impact of Aviation by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 ACI World and Airbus are teaming up to advance eco-friendly practices, champion sustainability and foster cooperation within the aviation industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Piraeus Port Receives Two Awards for Contribution to Greek Economy by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 The Piraeus Port Authority was recognized as the leading port authority at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy” awards for its contribution to the domestic economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands Among Top 10 Best-value Destinations in Europe for Families by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 Greek islands are among the top 10 least expensive destinations for British travelers this summer, according to the Post Office Family Holiday Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Looks to Promote Religious Tourism with Holy Archdiocese of Athens by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 The Greek tourism board is intensifying its efforts to promote religious tourism in Greece through enhanced collaboration with the Holy Archdiocese of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Milos is Travel + Leisure Readers’ Most Favorite Island in Europe by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 Milos’ pristine beaches and tranquil environment earned it the title of “Most Favorite Island in Europe” from Travel + Leisure readers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Eurostat: Despite High Debt, Greece Sees Favorable Downward Debt-to-GDP Trends by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 Despite Greece having the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the EU, Eurostat reports favorable trends for the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Set for Public Transport Overhaul this November by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 With the metro opening to the public, alongside new bus routes and the introduction of electric buses, Thessaloniki is set to undergo a major transformation in its public transportation system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Top Markets Analysis Market Analysis I: Athens Airport’s Top Markets – UNITED STATES by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 by GTP editing team 22 July 2024 Welcome to GTP Headlines’ weekly feature, spotlighting the top 10 markets of Greece’s largest gateway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees Strong Airline Seat Capacity in July: Over 5 Million by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 Airlines have scheduled over 5.1 million seats for Greece this month, marking a 7.8 percent increase compared to the same month last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Minister Works Closely with Local Authorities on Crete by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to position Rethymno, Crete, as a leading sustainable tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Ports Rafina, Lavrio, Corfu, Kavala to Get Shore-to-Ship Technology by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 by GTP editing team 19 July 2024 Four ports in Greece have been selected to receive EU funding for shore-to-ship technology, also known as “cold ironing”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail