Hospitality Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023 by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Key Infrastructure Projects on Crete to Facilitate Tourism by Maria Paravantes 5 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 5 February 2024 Major infrastructure projects set to facilitate tourism to Crete, including the completion of the highly anticipated Kastelli Airport, are moving ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airlines Make Changes to Flights to/from Heraklion Airport Due to Upgrade Works by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 AEGEAN and SKY express have announced changes to their flight schedules to and from Heraklion Airport on Crete between February 19-24. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Europa Nostra: 3 Cycladic Islands on Most Endangered Sites 2024 Shortlist by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 Three Cycladic islands are among the 11 most threatened heritage sites in Europe shortlisted for the “7 Most Endangered” program of Europa Nostra for 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete is a Unique Tourism Destination for Germans, Says Ambassador by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 Over 1 million German travelers visited Crete in 2023, according to Germany’s ambassador to Greece, Andreas Kindl. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Parliament in Talks on EU-wide Disability Card by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 The European Parliament recently adopted its mandate for negotiations with the Council of the European Union on the EU disability card and the parking card for persons with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Shipping Takes Center Stage at Posidonia 2024 Expo by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 by GTP editing team 5 February 2024 Decarbonisation of shipping and the introduction of new technologies will be on the agenda of the Posidonia 2024 shipping exhibition in Athens this June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Sees Hotel Transaction Activity Jump in January by Nikos Krinis 2 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 2 February 2024 The Greek hospitality sector saw major hotel transaction activity in January with deals worth several billions of euros recorded. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greece Launches Visitable Cheese Factory Certification Process by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry will be launching procedures for the certification of cheese factories so that they can open to tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Shoreline Use Bill in Greece Open for Public Consultation by Maria Paravantes 2 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 2 February 2024 A shoreline use bill in Greece which foresees stricter penalties and e-auctions for beach use is now open for public comment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Opposition Meets With Tourism Bodies to Discuss National Strategy by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 Greek opposition party leader Stefanos Kasselakis met with tourism stakeholders to discuss the priorities for sector development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airline Mergers a Concern for European Consumer and Travel Bodies by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 European travel associations are wary of a growing number of airline mergers, which they say, will impact the competitiveness of the market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Stolen Greek Antiquities Return Home from Bern, Switzerland by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 Two illegally removed Greek artefacts were repatriated recently to Greece from Bern, Switzerland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Spain’s ‘Madrileños por el Mundo’ TV Show Visits Madrilenians Living in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 by GTP editing team 2 February 2024 Spanish TV show “Madrileños por el Mundo” visited Thessaloniki to film the everyday life of the Madrilenians living in the Greek city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates ACI Europe: Athens Airport Among Best Performing in 2023 by Maria Paravantes 1 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 1 February 2024 Athens Airport was among those in its size group in Europe to report the best passenger traffic performance in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki, Athens, Cyclades Islands Attract Foreign Home Buyers in 2023 by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 Halkidiki, Athens and the Cyclades islands attracted foreign investors looking to buy a home in Greece last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Booking.com: Syros’ Ermoupoli in Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2024 by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 Ermoupoli on Syros is among the 10 “Most Welcoming Cities on Earth” for 2024, according to Booking.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Total 2023 Air Traffic Edged Closer to pre-Covid Levels by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 Total air traffic in 2023 managed to recoup 94.1% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels and surpass 2022 by 36.9%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Tourism Body Looks to Help Educate Future Sector Professionals by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 by GTP editing team 1 February 2024 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization further expands into education after partnering with the Institute of Vocational Tourism Training of Macedonia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Promoting Greece as Leading Luxury Wedding Destination Remains a Priority for GDPA by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2024 Making Greece known all over the world as the ideal location for hosting luxury weddings, remains the main aim of the Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail