Destinations news Karpenisi Ski Center to Receive €9.9 Million Upgrade for Year-round Operations by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 The Karpenisi Ski Center, located in Central Greece, is set to receive significant upgrades aimed at extending its operational period beyond the winter season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Region to Establish Destination Management and Marketing Organization by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 The Region of the Peloponnese is taking a significant step towards enhancing its tourism potential with the creation of a Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Alimos Seaplane Hub to Connect Athens with the Greek Islands by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 by GTP editing team 10 January 2025 Alimos, located along the Athenian Riviera, is set to become a key hub for seaplane flights connecting Attica with various Greek island destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Greek Tourism Bill Excludes Thousands of Properties from Operating as Short-term Rentals by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 Greek properties not classified as primary residences are to be removed from short-term rental platforms. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Tourism Bill Aims to Modernize Ski Resorts for Year-round Services by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 The Tourism Ministry aims to bring ski resorts in Greece up to European standards, enabling them to offer year-round recreational services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens-Attica Hotel Association Appeals New Development Fee in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 Athens’ hotel association is appealing a new “local sustainable development fee” on hotels in Vari, Voula, and Vouliagmeni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Spain to End Golden Visa Program: Deadline Set for April by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 Spain, which has issued more than 6,000 golden visas since the program was introduced in 2013, is set to end the initiative in April in an effort to alleviate pressures … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Visa-free Travel: Greece Secures 6th Spot in Henley Passport Index 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 The Greek passport maintains its position as one of the world’s most powerful, ranking 6th on the Henley Passport Index, the same as in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greek Transport Ministry Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Traffic Penalty Framework by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 Aiming to enhance road safety, the Greek government has proposed a new traffic penal code, which is currently under public consultation to maximize its effectiveness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor Lists Crete in Top 10 ‘Best of the Best’ Destinations for 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 by GTP editing team 9 January 2025 Crete ranks among Europe’s and the world’s top destinations on TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards ‘Best of the Best’ lists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s New Tourism Bill Submitted to Parliament for Review and Approval by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 A new bill for Greek tourism, aimed at regulating short-term rentals, among other provisions, has been submitted to Parliament for approval. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Piraeus Port Breaks Passenger and Homeporting Records in 2024 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 The Port of Piraeus achieved remarkable success in 2024, setting new records in cruise passenger traffic and homeporting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Shatters Records in 2024 with Nearly 32 Million Passengers by Nikos Krinis 8 January 2025 by Nikos Krinis 8 January 2025 Athens International Airport achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2024, marking a 13.1% increase compared to 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Virtuoso: Greece a ‘Classic Favorite’ for Luxury Travel in 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 Greece ranks among the top destinations for affluent travelers in 2025, according to a report released by luxury travel network Virtuoso. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cirium: World’s Most On-time Airlines and Airports of 2024 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 Aeromexico and Riyadh King Khalid International Airport have been named the most punctual global airline and airport of 2024, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Survey: Two Greek Cities Among Top Stress-free Destinations for Americans by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 A survey has included Thessaloniki and Heraklion among the least anxiety-inducing cities in the world for American travelers seeking to unwind. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ‘Climate Resilience Fee’ Rates Increase for Greek Hotels and Short-term Rentals by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 The new rates for the “Climate Resilience Fee” – imposed on Greece’s hotel rooms and short-term rentals – have come into effect. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece Launches International Tender to Boost Cruise Activity at Three Key Ports by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF) has initiated an international tender process to enhance cruise activity at three key ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Region to Create Largest Certified Hiking Trail Network in Greece by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 The Peloponnese Region will upgrade and modernize a 1,729 km hiking trail network, making it one of the largest in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Parnassos Ski Center Secures €8.7 Million for Upgrades Through Recovery Fund by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 The Parnassos Ski Center is set to receive significant upgrades through an 8.7-million-euro investment funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail