Destinations news Thessaloniki’s Tourism Boom Set to Continue by Nikos Krinis 6 September 2023 by Nikos Krinis 6 September 2023 Tourism in the Greek northern city of Thessaloniki has come a long way over the last decade, according to the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Global Passenger Traffic Now at 95.6% of pre-COVID Levels by GTP editing team 6 September 2023 by GTP editing team 6 September 2023 Global passenger traffic in the Northern Hemisphere this July reached 95.6% of pre-COVID levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Expedia: Paros on Top 10 Winter Island Destinations List for Aussie Travelers by GTP editing team 6 September 2023 by GTP editing team 6 September 2023 Paros is a top winter island getaway for Australian travelers in 2023, according to Expedia Australia’s rankings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility Greece Among Destinations that May Lose Tourists Due to Climate Change by GTP editing team 5 September 2023 by GTP editing team 5 September 2023 Greece may be among the destinations to suffer a loss in tourists due to climate change and high temperatures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Puts Sustainable Development on Crete‘s Tourism Agenda by GTP editing team 5 September 2023 by GTP editing team 5 September 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to establish Crete as a destination of sustainable tourism development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Piraeus Port Sees Cruise Passengers Double in First Half of 2023 by GTP editing team 4 September 2023 by GTP editing team 4 September 2023 Cruise activity in Piraeus showed a dynamic return to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News EEA Looks to Attract More Tourists to Athens to Boost Shopping Tourism by GTP editing team 4 September 2023 by GTP editing team 4 September 2023 The Athens Chamber of Tradesmen (EEA) has plans to increase tourist arrivals in the Greek capital to boost sales in the city’s shops. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites See Record High Revenue in Jan-April by GTP editing team 4 September 2023 by GTP editing team 4 September 2023 Greek museums and archaeological sites in the January-April period saw record revenue of 23.6 million euros, up 38 percent from 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UK Outbound Travel to Greece Soars 62% for Autumn Half-Term by GTP editing team 2 September 2023 by GTP editing team 2 September 2023 UK travelers have booked 62% more flights to Greece for the Autumn Half-Term period, according to ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Strong Flight Activity in Fall Indicates Longer Tourism Season for Greece by GTP editing team 2 September 2023 by GTP editing team 2 September 2023 Strong flight activity into fall indicates that the Greek Tourism Ministry’s strategy to extend the season is paying off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heated Debate Over Forest Fires as Greek PM Announces More Measures by Maria Paravantes 2 September 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 September 2023 Greece’s PM announced fire prevention measures in a heated debate in parliament as blazes continue to burn Evros for weeks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece – Bulgaria Agree to Joint Tourism Initiatives in 2024-2026 by GTP editing team 2 September 2023 by GTP editing team 2 September 2023 Greece and Bulgaria are aiming to further strengthen cooperation in tourism in the next two years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Jan-July Occupancy Levels at Athens – Attica Hotels up by 19.2% by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 75.4 percent in the first seven months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica’s Top Ports Handle 4 Million Travelers in July-August by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 In July and August, Attica’s three largest ports handled a total of 4 million passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Experts Warn EU’s New ETIAS Border System May Cause Problems by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 Travel and aviation experts are warning that the ETIAS EU-border entry system to take effect in 2024 may lead to problems. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Uber Records Increase in Tourist Traffic in Greece This Summer by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 Uber records 40% increase in tourist traffic in Greece this summer, US visitors top the list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Tourism on Agenda of Mayor, Greek Travel Agents by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 The Mayor of Athens recently met with travel agents to discuss upgrading the Greek capital’s tourism product. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines to Pay for UK Flight Control Meltdown, Says IATA by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 The UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) software error causes major disruption, airlines to pay for passengers’ care. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Women’s Involvement Critical to Drive Travel & Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 The WTTC is urging public and private sectors to actively promote women’s participation in travel and tourism for global sector growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Corfu Airport to Close in November for Runway Works by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 by GTP editing team 1 September 2023 Corfu Airport to close for two weeks in November and January for runway reconstruction. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail