Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens-Attica Hotels Occupancy Levels at 72.3% in January-May by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 72.3% in the first five months of the year up from 68.9% in the same period a year ago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Ministry to Upgrade Marketing Strategy to Promote Greece by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to utilize all funding opportunities to upgrade its promotional strategy with the use of new technologies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Acropolis Shines Among TripAdvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ World and Europe Attractions by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 The Acropolis in Athens is among the winners of Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best “Things to Do” Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Airbnb Beds in Greece Reach 1 Million, Says INSETE by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 Short-term rentals in Greece have skyrocketed over the last few years reaching 1 million beds, according to data released by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Riviera Investments Driving Growth in Greece by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 by GTP editing team 28 June 2024 Strategic investments along the Athenian Riviera are expected to boost tourism to Athens and Attica and contribute to the extension of the tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Partner Airlines News Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Route to Warsaw via Athens, Strengthens Ties with Greece by Nikos Krinis 28 June 2024 by Nikos Krinis 28 June 2024 The new Addis Ababa-Athens-Warsaw route is sure to strengthen relations between Ethiopia and Greece, says Ethiopian Airlines Area Manager Greece Tigist Seyoum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats AirDNA: More Travelers Booking Short Stays in Greece in September by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 Greece is among the Top 20 European countries attracting interest in the third quarter of the year reflecting a shift to off season travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Private-Public Partnerships Key to Greek Tourism Success, Minister Tells SETE by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 Addressing risks such as climate change, staff shortages, and infrastructure capabilities are the focus of Greece’s tourism strategy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece Ferry Ticket Hikes Under Scrutiny by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 The Greek Shipping Ministry has teamed up with the Competition Commission to identify ferry companies making unreasonable fare hikes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Skytrax Names the Best Airlines in the World for 2024 by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 by GTP editing team 27 June 2024 Skytrax unveiled the world’s best carriers for 2024 based on a survey completed by passengers from more than 100 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Acropolis Museum Inaugurates New Underground Exhibition Hall by Asimina Doumani 27 June 2024 by Asimina Doumani 27 June 2024 A new “Museum under the Museum” has opened in Athens, hosting rare exhibits and artifacts from the ancient city’s past residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Set to Break Another Record in Arrivals, Revenues by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 Approximately 3.9 million travelers visited Greece in January-April, marking a 20% rise over the year-ago period and generating 1.786 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Applications Open for Thessaly – Evros Subsidized Tourism Pass by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 The application process for subsidized holidays in Evros and Thessaly, Greece, is open until June 28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Spain: Housing Crisis Prompts Barcelona to Ban Airbnbs by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 by GTP editing team 26 June 2024 An intensifying housing problem in Barcelona has prompted authorities to announce a ban on Airbnb-style rentals effective 2029. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Airbnb Managers Body in Greece Takes Legal Action Over New Tax by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 Greece’s Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association has taken legal action over a government decision to tax legal entities for Airbnb-style activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s E-reputation Gains Points for Food and Culture by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 Travelers to Greece give food and cultural offerings top points but see prices, traffic, public transport as negative, found a study assessing online discussions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Global LGBTQ+ Community Gears Up for EuroPride 2024 in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 Thessaloniki, Greece, is seeing a surge in international travel arrivals, as the city is hosting EuroPride 2024 this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards GTP Headlines Wins Platinum Award for Best Content for Travel by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 GTP Headlines & Greek Travel Pages won highly coveted Travel Marketing Awards for excellence in content creation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Tourist Guides Up in Arms Over Latest Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 Certified tourist guides in Greece say a new bill is threatening to do away with the profession and are calling for its withdrawal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Mastercard Reports Shift to Low Season Travel in Europe by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 by GTP editing team 25 June 2024 All the more travelers are choosing to holiday in the shoulder season particularly when it comes to Mediterranean destinations like Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail