Destinations news Athens Municipality Launches Competition to Make City Greener by GTP editing team 10 April 2024 by GTP editing team 10 April 2024 The Municipality of Athens has announced a “green competition” for residents, aiming to make the Greek capital a more sustainable city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Forum: Travel and Tourism Commit to Achieving Sustainability Goals by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 Association representatives from Europe’s travel and tourism sector signed a landmark declaration aiming to tackle climate change. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek PM: New Unique Experiences Key to Extending Tourist Season by Maria Paravantes 9 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 9 April 2024 The Greek PM wants Greece to evolve into the ‘world’s best destination’ by creating special interest tourism products that will extend the season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region – China Agree to Join Forces in Tourism by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 The Attica Region agreed with the Embassy of China in Athens to set up a five-member working group that will oversee joint initiatives in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MSC Cruises Bringing 500,000 Passengers to Greece this Season by Nikos Krinis 9 April 2024 by Nikos Krinis 9 April 2024 MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise brand, will have six different ships calling to Greek shores this season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Hoteliers Call for VAT Cutback in the Dodecanese Islands by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 Rhodes hoteliers are calling on Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to reduce VAT for the Dodecanese islands to support growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece in Top 10 Most Popular Babymoon Destinations of 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 by GTP editing team 9 April 2024 Greece is among the top 10 most in-demand babymoon hotspots of 2024, according to a new global study by baby care company My 1st Years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Sees March Passenger Traffic Jump 20% to 2 Million by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport in March increased by 20.1% to 2 million passengers, compared to 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Marousi’s Multi-million-euro Casino & Hotel Project Moves to Next Phase by Maria Paravantes 8 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 8 April 2024 Athens suburb Marousi is set to become a tourist hub thanks to ‘Project Voria’ which includes a casino, a 5-star hotel, park area and shops. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 Greece’s tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cyprus-Greece Ferry Connection to Start on May 29 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 The ferry service linking Cyprus with Greece is scheduled to resume operations for a third year in a row this May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greece Aiming to Include Knossos on UNESCO’s World Heritage List by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 by GTP editing team 8 April 2024 Greek authorities have taken action to include the world-famous site of Knossos on Crete on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024, Says WTTC by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 2023 paved the way for a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024 according to data by the WTTC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries PNO: No Ferries in Greece on April 17 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 Ferries throughout Greece will remain docked on Wednesday, April 17, due to a 24-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ICAO Aiming to Tackle Unruly Passenger Behavior on Planes by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 ICAO urges members to accelerate ratification of international unruly air passenger treaty to address spike in disruptive incidents on board flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Two Top Floors of Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Shut Down by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry has sealed off the two top floors and the rooftop bar of Coco-Mat Athens BC which were blocking views to the Acropolis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SAAE Gathers Greek Aviation Leaders to Discuss Industry Challenges by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 by GTP editing team 5 April 2024 The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) held an exclusive gathering in Athens, celebrating the vital role and continuous cooperation among its members in the aviation sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eurostat: Airbnb-style Rentals in Greece Up by 15% in 2023 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 by GTP editing team 4 April 2024 The number of short-term rentals in Greece last year increased by 15% compared to 2022 positioning the country 6th in the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail