Surveys, Trends & Stats Upward Trends for Tourist Arrivals by Road, Car Rentals in Greece by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 The number of tourists arriving by road to Greece is expected to increase this year on the back of a 30.45% rise in road arrivals in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Four ‘Smart’ Greek Cities Awarded EU Mission Label by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 by GTP editing team 1 April 2024 Four Greek cities have been awarded the EU Mission Label, which recognizes their plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Dimitris Antonakos Gives Details About 100% Hotel Show’s 1st Seasonal Edition on Crete by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2024 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2024 The very first seasonal edition of the 100% Hotel Show will take place on Crete during April 13-14. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotels See Off-Season Demand Boost Occupancy, Room Prices by Nikos Krinis 29 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 29 March 2024 Hotels in Athens saw occupancy rise by 9% during January and February, two months that are usually least popular for travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Luxury Hotels in Greece See Revenues Rise in H2 2023 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Revenues per room for luxury hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki rose by 25% in the second half of 2023 reflecting a strong demand for upscale travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes on its Way to Become World’s 1st Green Tourism Destination by Maria Paravantes 29 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 29 March 2024 The Greek island of Rhodes will be spearheading Greece’s sustainability goals through the ambitious “Co-Lab Rhodes” program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece to Allocate More Funds for Air Traffic Management Upgrade by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Greece announced plans to increase funding for the upgrade of the country’s air traffic management systems. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Meteora-Pyli Joins UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 Greece’s Meteora-Pyli has been added to UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network paving the way for a nature-centered tourism model. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Google Searches Show Santorini as One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 by GTP editing team 29 March 2024 The Greek island of Santorini is one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world, according to recent research based on Google searches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Transactions in Greece in 2023 Reach €300m by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 Driven by Greece’s strong tourism performance, hotel transactions in 2023 reached a value of 300 million euros, the third highest growth rate in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece: Lowest Travel CO2 Footprint Among Top 10 Destinations in Europe by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 Greece reported the lowest aviation-related carbon footprint among the 10 most-visited countries in Europe in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Tempi: Athens City Council Approves Monument for Train Crash Victims by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 A monument for the victims of the Tempi railway accident on February 28, 2023, will be built in Athens, according to the city’s local authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Climate Change Impacting Greece’s Online Reputation by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 Climate change, the fires on Rhodes, the floods, and safety concerns impacted Greece’s online reputation in 2023, according to a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes: Hoteliers to Spearhead Island’s Sustainability Agenda by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 by GTP editing team 28 March 2024 Hoteliers on Rhodes will be the first to display the Region of South Aegean’s “Co-Lab Sustainable Destination” sustainability seal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels See Turnover Increase to €10.6 Billion in 2023 by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 Hotels in Greece in 2023 marked a 22.5% rise in turnover to 10.6 billion euros, according to data released by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ING: Greece Spearheads Post-Covid Competitiveness in the Eurozone by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 Greece emerges as a top eurozone performer in terms of competitiveness while Germany and other northern countries are losing ground. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Austrian Holidaymakers Picking Greece Again this Year by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 Austrian travelers are choosing Greece again this year with prebookings already marking double-digit increases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MSC Cruises Expands to Year-round Operation in Greece by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 by GTP editing team 27 March 2024 MSC Cruises has announced winter calls to Greek ports, expanding operation in Greece to year-round. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees Record-setting Tourism Figures in January 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 March 2024 Greek tourism in January saw an excellent beginning for 2024 with an all-time high in tourist arrivals and travel receipts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Airbnb: Athens in Europe’s Top 10 Spring Break Travel Destinations by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 The Greek city of Athens ranks among the 10 most popular European destinations for spring break, shows data by AirDNA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail