Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Launch Public Consultation for Tourism Land Use Framework by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 Greece’s new legal framework for the spatial plan that will define land use for tourism purposes will soon be put up for public consultation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey by Maria Paravantes 12 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 12 December 2023 The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility Greece Announces Two New Energy Upgrade Programs for Tourism Businesses by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 The Greek Ministry for Environment & Energy is expected to announce two new energy upgrade programs for tourism businesses next month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Tourism Ministry Participates in UN Climate Change Conference COP28 by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry presented climate actions on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Accept Applications for Subsidized Holiday Scheme by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 Greece’s subsidized tourism program for lower income Greeks to open for applications in the coming weeks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism GNTO UK Presents ‘Sustainable Sailing in Greece’ Guide by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 ‘Sustainable Sailing in Greece” guide was presented in London with practical ways to sail the Greek islands responsibly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Full Occupancy at Winter Destinations in Greece for the Holidays by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 Popular winter destinations in Greece are ready to welcome holidaymakers with the majority of hotels already fully booked. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greece Plans to Launch Tenders for 22 Regional Airports in Q2 2024 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 Greek authorities plan to launch a new round of privatizations of 22 smaller regional airports in the summer of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Greece’s National Tourism Board to Get Digital Overhaul by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 Funding for the digitalization of the Greek National Tourism Organization has been approved. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Commission Names New Schengen Visa Application Platform by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 The European Commission announced the name of the EU’s new online Schengen visa application platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Athens-Thessaloniki Railway Link: Passenger Trains from December 16 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 The railway connection on the central Athens-Thessaloniki route is being restored. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens International Airport Hosts Successful Emergency Preparedness Drill by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 by GTP editing team 11 December 2023 Athens International Airport (AIA), airline partners and emergency organizations practiced their cooperation and coordination in the event of an incident. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greece Passes New Tourism Tax, Short-term Rental Rules by Maria Paravantes 8 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 December 2023 Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Turkey Sign Accord for Joint Actions in Tourism by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 Greece and Turkey agreed to strengthen cooperation in tourism with the aim of increasing tourist flows between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Sees Record Performance with Over 26m Arrivals in Jan-Nov by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport was above pre-COVID 2019 levels by 9.9% during January-November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Henry Gemayel, The Gem Society Hotel: ‘Attention to Detail is Essential for Positive Guest Reviews’ by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 Henry Gemayel, the founder of The Gem Society in Athens, introduces the hotel which receives overwhelmingly positive online reviews. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Continues on Track in October by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 Global passenger traffic is now at 98.2% of pre-COVID levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Israel – Hamas War Affecting Travelers’ Security Perception by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 by GTP editing team 8 December 2023 Travelers’ security perception of Greece remains unaffected despite the country’s proximity to the Israel-Hamas war. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grand Hyatt Athens: A Resort Hotel in the Greek Capital by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 The Grand Hyatt Athens has completed a major expansion project that includes a new floor, an infinity pool, 548 rooms and 4,400sqm of space for events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Flisvos Marina Best Practices Win Over Global Yachting Fans by Maria Paravantes 8 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 December 2023 Greece’s Flisvos Marina becomes a top mega yachting destination thanks to the implementation of a set of best practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail