Destinations news WTM: Thessaloniki Tourism Organization to Target UK Market in 2024 by GTP editing team 10 November 2023 by GTP editing team 10 November 2023 Thessaloniki aims to increase traveler flows from the UK with targeted promotional campaigns. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘I Love Greece,’ Monica Bellucci Tells Tourism Minister Kefalogianni by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2023 Italian actress Monica Bellucci expressed her love for Greece during a meeting in Thessaloniki on Thursday with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Expects 2023 to Break Tourism Records by GTP editing team 9 November 2023 by GTP editing team 9 November 2023 Greek tourism experts are forecasting that 2023 will end in record tourist arrivals and revenues paving the way for a stronger 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Germany, UK Leading Sea & Sun Markets for Greece by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 Travelers from the UK and Germany account for 44% of total spending and overnight stays in the sea & sun segment in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTM: Greek Tourism Board Promoting the ‘People Dimension’ by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 The Greek tourism board will focus its marketing activities on the ‘human dimension’ of travel and on Greek hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Works on Million-euro Εlounda Hills Tourism Project Kick Off on Crete by Maria Paravantes 8 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 November 2023 Works on the first project of Elounda Hills, a high-end tourism and real estate project on Crete, are underway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTM: Remove Visa Requirements to Attract Chinese Travelers, Says CBN Head by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 Nations wanting to attract Chinese visitors should remove visa requirements, according to CBN Travel Chief Operating Officer Adam Wu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTM: LGBTQ+ Travel Spending to Reach $568.5 Billion by 2030 by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 The queer travel market is set to reach more than double its pre-pandemic levels by 2030 with spending from LGBTQ+ travelers expected to reach $568.5 billion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards WTM London Announces Best Stand Winners of 2023 by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 by GTP editing team 8 November 2023 The winners of the Best Stand Awards at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 were announced after being judged by an expert panel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Air Traffic to Greece Driving Europe’s Tourism by Maria Paravantes 7 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 7 November 2023 Greece is so far one of the top countries in terms of international tourist arrivals, driving Europe’s tourism recovery. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTM: Greece Looking to Attract Visitors During Shoulder Season by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 Greece is aiming to attract more holidaymakers to visit during the shoulder and winter seasons. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education WTM: Ministers Stress Need for Education and Skills in Tourism by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 Tourism leaders say transforming the sector requires offering more educational and training opportunities to younger people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events WTM London 2023 Opens with Focus on Travel Trends, Sustainability, Future Plans of Destinations by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 The first day of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 kicked off with a number of key international gatherings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM: 85% of Business Travel is Through Small to Medium Businesses by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 Travel leaders at the WTM London 2023 expo talked post-pandemic trends with enduring shifts in consumer behaviour and inflation in some markets having an effect. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTM 2023: Greece is Starting a New Chapter in Tourism, Says Minister by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2023 Greece is entering a new chapter in tourism development, which has sustainability at its core. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTM: ‘Revenge Travel’ Still in Full Swing, Rising Costs Not Discouraging Consumers by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 “Revenge travel”, a trend that sees consumers catching up on travel after COVID-19, has mitigated the impact of high costs on consumer behavior. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTM Report: Tourists Abandon Sun Loungers in Favor of New Experiences by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 More holidaymakers are abandoning their sun loungers in favor of nature, foodie and wellness experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe: July-September Greek Airport Performance Peaks by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 Athens Airport remained among Europe’s best performing airports in the third quarter of the year, exceeding pre-Covid 2019 figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Not Happy With New Airbnb Regulations by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 Greek hoteliers are unhappy with a new set of Airbnb rules claiming these are outdated and fail to address the housing problem. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail