Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Passport 5th on the List of the World’s Most Powerful by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 The Greek passport moved up the list of the world’s most powerful ranking 5th in 2024 and enabling visa-free travel to 190 destinations worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Sets Safety Priority for Aviation Ecosystem by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 Greece increased its level of application of international standards in aviation from 69.1% to 74.89% compared to global average 69.3%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Seaplane Ports for Three Greek Islands Get Green Light by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 Seaplane ports on three Greek islets in the Diapontian Island complex, northwest of Corfu, received approval this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos Named the Best Party Island in the World by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 The Greek destination of Zakynthos is the best island in the world for a party-filled getaway, according to a study by holiday rental specialists Ibiza Summer Villas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Athens Airport Invites Passengers to Shop, Get Discounts and Win Prizes by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 by GTP editing team 11 January 2024 Athens International Airport’s new promo campaign merges Emirates’ premium world-class travel with the shopping experience at Hellenic Duty Free Shops. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tripadvisor: Athens, Crete, Santorini are ‘Best of the Best’ Destinations for 2024 by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 Tripadvisor reviewers placed Athens, Crete and Santorini among the world’s best destinations for travel in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Adaptability – Innovation New Tourism Strategy Focus for Greece by Maria Paravantes 10 January 2024 by Maria Paravantes 10 January 2024 Greece’s new tourism strategy will focus on adaptability and innovation, announced Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Global Air Travel at 99% of pre-Covid 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 Air travel is fast approaching full recovery reaching 99.1 percent of pre-pandemic 2019 levels in November 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece Railway Revamp Underway with New Name and Logo by Maria Paravantes 10 January 2024 by Maria Paravantes 10 January 2024 Greece’s ailing railway system has been renamed and is undergoing reforms as part of efforts to restore confidence and ensure safety. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece to Relaunch Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign as Cases Rise by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 Greece’s Health Ministry will be launching a new campaign to ‘convince’ Greeks to get vaccinated as Covid-19 incidents rise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education DiscoverEU: Over 36,000 Youngsters to Travel Across Europe for Free by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 by GTP editing team 10 January 2024 Over 36,000 young Europeans will travel across Europe with free passes thanks to the DiscoverEU initiative, funded under the Erasmus+ programme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: More Destinations in Greece Need to Tap into TikTok by Maria Paravantes 9 January 2024 by Maria Paravantes 9 January 2024 Tourism stakeholders in Greece still haven’t taken advantage of one of the most powerful social tools on the market: TikTok. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Brits Booking Holidays for 2024, Greece Among Travelers’ Top Picks by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 The Brits are ready and eager to travel in 2024 and Greece is among the Top 3 picks found a survey released by Barclays this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Set Up Platform for Shoreline Use Auctions by Maria Paravantes 9 January 2024 by Maria Paravantes 9 January 2024 Greece will be setting up a platform where interested parties can apply for shoreline use auctions and citizens can report beach violations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Foreign Airlines to Resume Flights to Israel Amid Conflict by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 Foreign carriers are beginning to resume operations to Tel Aviv amid Israel’s war with Palestinian group Hamas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Stock Market Listing in the Pipeline by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 Draft legislation tabled in Greek parliament paves the way for the listing of Athens International Airport on the Greek stock exchange. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ECTAA Names Bulgaria as ‘Preferred Destination’ of Europe’s Travel Agents for 2024 by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 by GTP editing team 9 January 2024 Bulgaria becomes the “Preferred Destination” of European travel agents and tour operators for 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Among World’s Best Places to Retire in 2024 by GTP editing team 8 January 2024 by GTP editing team 8 January 2024 Greece ranks 7th among the Top 10 best places in the world to retire in 2024, according to the Global Retirement Index released by International Living. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Revamps Subsidized Vacation Program ‘Tourism for All’ by GTP editing team 8 January 2024 by GTP editing team 8 January 2024 Greece has updated its ‘Tourism for All 2024’ program offering subsidized holidays to lower-income Greeks and their families. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism SETAK: New Association of Greek High-Speed Ferries, Cruise Ship Owners Formed by GTP editing team 8 January 2024 by GTP editing team 8 January 2024 The heads of Seajets, Alpha Lines and Golden Star Ferries have formed a new association for owners of high-speed coastal shipping vessels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail