Destinations news Athens to Host UEFA Europa Conference League Final in May by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 In 100 days, Athens will be hosting the UEFA Europa Conference League 2024 final at the AEK Arena Stadium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News EU Ministers Focus on Twin Transition of Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 Ministers responsible for tourism in the EU’s member states gathered in Brussels to discussed the twin transition of tourism – both digital and sustainable. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Environmental Groups in Greece Call on Gov’t to Protect Shorelines by Maria Paravantes 20 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 20 February 2024 Environment groups in Greece are up in arms over a decision by the Greek Finance Ministry to do away with a clause that foresees the protection of the shoreline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece – Ethiopia Explore Cooperation in Health Tourism by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 Greece explored ways to tap into health tourism from African countries during the Global Doctors’ Hippocratic Institute week in Addis Ababa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Study: Greek Tourism Season Extension Still Moving Slow by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 19 February 2024 The extension of the Greek tourism season is still moving at a slow pace due to lack of infrastructure, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece – Ukraine Strengthen Ties in Tourism and Transport by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 Greece and Ukraine aim to strengthen ties in tourism and transport including exploring the possibility of launching a pilot train connection between Ukraine and the port of Alexandroupolis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Luxury Travel Segment Gaining Momentum by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 The luxury travel segment in Greece is set to reach a value of 2.7 billion dollars by 2030, attracting more high net-worth individuals in the coming years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Ministry Aiming to Make Greece ‘Top of Mind’ Destination for US Tourists by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to establish Greece as a ‘top of mind’ destination among North American tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Named ‘World’s Best Tourist Country’ at Grand Travel Awards 2024 in Sweden by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 Greece was awarded the title of “World’s Best Tourist Country” for the first time in 30 years at the Grand Travel Awards 2024 in Sweden. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Reaches Out to Indian Market at OTM in Mumbai by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 by GTP editing team 19 February 2024 As part of its strategy to open up to new markets, This is Athens participated for the first time in OTM 2024 in Mumbai, India. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Value of Hotel Investments in Greece Rises to €3bn in 2023 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 The value of investments made in Greece’s hotel industry in 2023 came to 3 billion euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats YouGov Destination Index: Brits Heading to Greece in 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 Greece is the third most popular destination among British travelers, according to the DestinationIndex survey conducted by YouGov. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece Breaks Record in Yacht Charters in 2022-2023 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 Yacht charter activity in Greece picked up pace in the 2022-2023 period demonstrating the country’s leading position in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel January Arrivals at Regional Airports in Greece Up by 7.4%, Thessaloniki in the Lead by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTTC Calls on EU to Take Actions that will Support Travel & Tourism by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 The WTTC is calling on EU leaders to take actions that will modernize and enhance the travel and tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives ECTAA Launches Travel Industry Ambassador Programme by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 by GTP editing team 16 February 2024 ECTAA has launched its Travel Industry Ambassador Programme, an initiative designed to showcase innovative travel agents and tour operators, who are making a strong contribution to the future of travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Sees Over €1 Billion from Exhibitions in 2022 by Nikos Krinis 15 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 15 February 2024 Exhibitions in Greece contributed 1.062 billion euros in revenues to the economy in 2022, an Oxford Economics study found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greece Mulls ‘Greek Cuisine’ Label to Promote Gastronomy Tourism by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 Greece’s tourism ministry is examining the creation of a new label to be granted to local restaurants serving authentic Greek cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ING: Greece Sets Strong Tourism Foundations in 2023 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 Greece is among the few countries in Southern Europe to have fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism levels in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Commission Sees Growth for Greece Stable at 2.3% in 2024 by Maria Paravantes 15 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 15 February 2024 The Greek economy will continue to grow at a steady pace in 2024 on the back of a 2.2 percent rise in 2023, said the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail