Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: Greek Tourism Sees Robust Recovery in 2023 Compared to pre-Covid Levels by Nikos Krinis 26 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 March 2024 Greece in 2023 saw a robust tourism recovery in the post-Covid era with 32.7 million tourists and 20.4 million euros in revenue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Once Again Promises Authentic Tourism Experiences – Video by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 The Region of Crete once again is inviting travelers to experience the authenticity the island offers its visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Sees Travel Package Sales from Denmark Up for 2024 by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 by GTP editing team 26 March 2024 Greece is once again at the top of the bucket lists of Danish travelers, according to data released by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Canada to Further Strengthen Tourism Relations by Nikos Krinis 25 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 25 March 2024 Greece and Canada are keen on advancing cooperation in shared interests, including trade and investment, climate action and tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU: Lufthansa – ITA Airways Deal May Harm Competition by GTP editing team 25 March 2024 by GTP editing team 25 March 2024 The European Commission has sent a statement of objections over the proposed acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece to Prohibit Golden Visa Properties from Becoming Airbnbs by Nikos Krinis 22 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 22 March 2024 Greece is set to implement changes to its Golden Visa program, which include not allowing investors to enter acquired properties in the STR market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skyscanner: 5 Destinations in Greece Trending This Year by Maria Paravantes 22 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 22 March 2024 Athens, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Heraklion and Corfu are among the top destinations for travelers using Skyscanner this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Economist: Greece’s Business Environment Among Top 3 Improving the Fastest by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 Greece’s business environment is improving the fastest among 82 countries, according to the EIU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Real Estate Agents React to Greece’s Proposed Golden Visa Changes by Maria Paravantes 21 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 21 March 2024 Property market insiders are opposed to the Greek Finance Ministry’s decision to increase the golden visa threshold. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hotels Can Become ‘Smarter’ Through Tourism Startups, Say Professionals by Asimina Doumani 21 March 2024 by Asimina Doumani 21 March 2024 Tourism startups can help hotels in Greece enter the new era of technology in order to improve their services and boost the guest experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy IATA Says Single European Sky Package Deal is a ‘Failure’ by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 IATA released a statement as the European Council prepares to vote on amendments to the Single European Sky (SES) 2+ package. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Labor Issues, Wages Top Greek Hoteliers – Minister Meeting Agenda by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 Increasing employment in tourism and improving working conditions topped the agenda of talks between Greece’s Labor Minister and hoteliers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Report: Investments in 5-star Hotels in Greece Double in a Decade by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 The number of investments in 5-star hotels in Greece has doubled in the last decade reflecting a strong demand for luxury options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb Says Millennials Driving Spring Travel Demand in Greece by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Millennials in Greece are driving travel demand this spring seeking lesser-known destinations and adventure escapes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Music Quota Bill Still Triggering Reactions in Tourism by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Greece’s tourism and hospitality professionals are pushing for the withdrawal of a controversial music quota bill. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WPL Athens Summit Welcomes Women Leaders from Across the Globe by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Athens welcomes hundreds of women leaders from 57 countries this week for the “Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit 2024’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki to Welcome Over 40,000 Visitors for EuroPride 2024 Event by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Thousands of people are expected to visit Thessaloniki in June to celebrate acceptance and equality at the first EuroPride to be held in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Time Out: Troon Street, Athens, is One of the World’s Coolest Streets by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Troon Street, located in the neighborhood of Petralona in Athens, has been included on the “World’s 30 Coolest Streets for 2024” list by Time Out magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Report: Hotels in Athens Mark Strongest Value Growth in Europe in 2023 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 Hotels in Athens reported the strongest value growth among 33 cities in Europe in 2023, according to the European Hotel Valuation Index by HVS. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Attica to Rebrand to ‘Greater Athens Region’, Says Governor by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias aims to tap into Athens’ global reputation to reintroduce the wider region as a leading tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail