Investments Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme May See Drop in Demand by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 Greece’s decision to raise the golden visa limit amid heightened competition from other property markets may lead to a drop in demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Increase in Off-season Tourist Arrivals in Jan-Feb by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 Greece’s drive to extend the tourist season is paying off with international arrivals in January and February up by 20.7%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hotels Shine on Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ World & Europe 2024 Lists by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 Greek hotels are among the elite group of winners on Tripadvisor’s lists of the Best of the Best Hotels in the World and in Europe for 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news More Greeks to Travel for the Easter Holiday this Year by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Drops on 2023 Traveler Satisfaction Index by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2024 Although Thessaloniki is winning over travelers with its food and fun, lack of cleanliness, noise, and traffic are taking a toll on visitors’ satisfaction levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Elitour: Greece can Play a Leading Role in Thermal Tourism by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 Greece has significant thermal tourism potential due to its high-quality thermal springs, according to the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s GNTO Named Best Tourist Board Partner for 2023 by UK Tour Operators by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 by GTP editing team 23 April 2024 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was recently voted the Best Tourism Organization for 2023 by members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Tighten Rules for Short-term Rentals, Says Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 Greece’s tourism minister confirmed plans to tighten short-term rentals regulations and introduce mandatory standards of operation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats January-February Tourism Revenues in Greece Up by 24.5% by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 Tourism-related revenues for Greece increased by 24.5% in the first two months of the year and by 22.2% in February. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece a Top Destination Choice for Dutch, Belgian Tourists by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 by GTP editing team 22 April 2024 Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Bans Sunbeds, Umbrellas, Bars on 198 Beaches by Maria Paravantes 19 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 19 April 2024 Greece has designated 198 beaches as protected and announced the launch of the ‘MyCoast’ platform for shoreline use auctions and violation reports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Greece Outlines Actions for Greener Air Transport by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Greece is taking actions to accelerate its transition to a “green” model of air transport that limits the environmental footprint of growing air traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Participate in ‘Tourism EXPO Japan 2024’ in September by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Greece will participate in the “Tourism Expo Japan 2024” travel festival within the framework of the Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism initiative. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism, Says WTTC by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism is highlighted in new reports released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023 by Asimina Doumani 19 April 2024 by Asimina Doumani 19 April 2024 The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Discusses Initiatives with Austria, Albania and Montenegro by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Greece’s Tourism Minister discussed joint initiatives and the exchange of expertise with tourism officials from Albania, Montenegro and Austria. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens and China Further Develop Relations in Tourism and Culture by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 by GTP editing team 19 April 2024 Athens and China will be working together to promote and enhance ties through joint initiatives in culture, tourism, and film. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Aiming to Extend Cruise Tourism to Other Destinations by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 An increasing demand for cruise tourism to Greece is creating the need for regulation and strategy to ensure the protection of destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Travelers Spending More on Domestic Trips by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 Greek traveler spending on domestic trips with at least one night stay has increased, according to data by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail