Destinations news GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UN, EU Agencies Team Up to Drive Rural Development Through Tourism by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 UN Tourism has partnered with the European Committee of the Regions for a study that offers a comprehensive understanding of rural tourism and its impact on European regions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Apollo Hills: New Luxury Residential Community Coming to the Athenian Riviera by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 Henderson Park and Hines have announced the start of a 200-million-euro residential development project in the prestigious Voula suburb on the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Easter Activities for Children and Adults in Athens Begin April 20 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 by GTP editing team 18 April 2024 The Municipality of Athens has announced an Easter holiday program that will include activities – for both children and adults – inspired by Greek customs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News CBRE: Greece Among Top 5 Countries in Europe Attracting Hotel Investment Interest by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 Greece and Athens are winning over investors interested in the hotel sector thanks to robust tourism figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Announces €2bn Decarbonization Fund for the Greek Islands by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2024 Greece expanded its commitments to a bluer economy announcing the creation of a 2-billion-euro Decarbonization Fund for the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Folegandros, Sifnos, Serifos on Europa Nostra’s Most Endangered List by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2024 Mass tourism and overconstruction are taking a toll on three Greek islands listed among Europe’s seven most endangered sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece and China Explore Cooperation in Medical Tourism Field by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 Greece can be an attractive destination for people traveling for health reasons, according to Elitour President George Patoulis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education GNTO – ACG Team Up to Study Greece’s Tourism and Branding History by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 The GNTO and the American College of Greece will be working together to record and study the country’s tourism and branding history. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2025 Competition Now Open for Applications by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 by GTP editing team 17 April 2024 The European Commission is inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Investors Poured €2.05bn into New Hotels in Greece Last Year by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 More than 2.05 billion euros went into the construction of new hotels in Greece last year, and mainly of 4- and 5-star units. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens: Revamp Planned for National Garden, Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 A total of 101 million euros in funding has been secured for 40 upgrade projects in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greek Cruise Stakeholders Requesting Port Infrastructure Upgrades by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 Cruise stakeholders in Greece are calling for the immediate upgrade of key port infrastructure in order to facilitate cruise ship approaches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ABTA Tells Travelers to Follow Current Rules for Hand Luggage, Security Checks in UK Airports by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 ABTA – The Travel Association is advising travelers to prepare for their trips by sticking to the current rules for liquids and laptops in UK airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Paros to ‘Star’ in New 6-Episode Series on Amazon Prime Video by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 US video streaming platform Amazon has selected the Greek island of Paros as the filming location for its new series “Malice”, starring David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall and Carice van Houten. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Matala: Former Hippie Hotspot on Crete Introduced to Swiss, German Media by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 by GTP editing team 16 April 2024 Journalists from leading Swiss and German media were introduced to Matala on Crete, a famous hotspot for hippies back in the 60s and 70s. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation by Maria Paravantes 15 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 15 April 2024 Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Top Tourism Body Warns of Infrastructure Needs by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 Greek tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to speed up the completion of infrastructure upgrades in order for the sector to remain competitive. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Sees Cruise Demand Growing, Expects 35.7 Million Passengers in 2024 by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 by GTP editing team 15 April 2024 Cruise travel is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most resilient tourism sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail