Cruise Report: Investments of Over €416m in Sea Tourism Infrastructures in the Adriatic by GTP editing team 4 May 2023 by GTP editing team 4 May 2023 Investments of over 416 million euros have been made or are scheduled for sea tourism infrastructures in the Adriatic during 2023-2025, according to a report by Risposte Turismo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Launches Contactless Payments on Buses in 33 Cities and Islands by GTP editing team 4 May 2023 by GTP editing team 4 May 2023 Commuters in 33 Greek cities and on the islands will be able to make contactless payments on public buses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marketing Greece Announces Management Changes, Appoints Nikos Diamantopoulos as GM by GTP editing team 4 May 2023 by GTP editing team 4 May 2023 Marketing Greece, a private sector initiative, has announced executive moves in support of the organization’s efforts to promote Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports: January-March Flights, Arrivals Top 2022, 2019 Numbers by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 Tourism to Greece is picking up pace with the number of flights and arrivals on the rise in the first quarter of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Golden Visa Investment Limit Increase Pushed Back by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 Greece has postponed increasing the limit for property investments under its golden visa scheme to July 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Infrastructure Upgrades Next in Line to Strengthen Greece’s Tourism by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 Accelerating infrastructure upgrades linked to tourism is a top government priority for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Tourism Sector to Recover More than 95% of 2019 Levels this Year by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 The tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%, according to the WTTC’s 2023 Economic Impact Research. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Delphi Forum: Investing in Luxury Tourism Should Be a Top Priority for Greece by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 Establishing Greece into a leading luxury destination should be a top priority, according to market professionals attending the 8th Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kalamata, Kefalonia, Kos and Zakynthos Among Top 20 Destinations for Vacations on the Road by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 by GTP editing team 3 May 2023 Kalamata, Kefalonia, Kos, and Zakynthos in Greece are among the ‘World’s Best Destinations for Scenic Drives’, says a recent survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Short-term Rental Players Discuss Best Practices by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2023 For the first time in Greece, short-term rental operators sat down at the same table with the public revenue body to discuss best practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greece to Promote Tourism Training for European Year of Skills by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 Enhancing tourism education is a key priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry during the European Year of Skills. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues US to End Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements for International Air Travelers by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 The United States will end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, contractors and international air travelers on May 11. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Delphi Economic Forum Explores TikTok Effect on Travel Decisions by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 The effect of TikTok on travel decisions came into the spotlight at this year’s Delphi Economic Forum held in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki: Cruise Tourism Success a Result of Fruitful Partnerships by Nikos Krinis 2 May 2023 by Nikos Krinis 2 May 2023 Building successful partnerships among key stakeholders in Thessaloniki helped place the Greek destination on the world cruise map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece-Cyprus Ferry Connection to Resume May 31 by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 The ferry linking Cyprus with Greece will resume operations on May 31 and once again connect Limassol to Piraeus, according to Scandro Holding Ltd. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Association of Airline Representatives Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 by GTP editing team 2 May 2023 Dinos Frantzeskakis, general manager of Discover the World, has been appointed president of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) for a two-year mandate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek PM Presents Tourism Goals: 12-month Season, Annual Revenue of €30bn by Nikos Krinis 28 April 2023 by Nikos Krinis 28 April 2023 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled goals for tourism should New Democracy secure a second term in the upcoming elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Tourism: Thessaloniki is Open For Business by Nikos Krinis 28 April 2023 by Nikos Krinis 28 April 2023 With a new cruise terminal in the works, the Greek city of Thessaloniki is open and ready to do business with international cruise companies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Piraeus Port: Cruise Business Back to Normal, 2022 Best Year of Revenue by Nikos Krinis 28 April 2023 by Nikos Krinis 28 April 2023 2022 was the best year ever for Piraeus Port in both revenue and profitability with the cruise segment leading the way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news May 1 Strike to Disrupt Public Transport, Ferry Travel in Greece by GTP editing team 28 April 2023 by GTP editing team 28 April 2023 Transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Monday, May 1, as public transport and ferry employees have announced their participation in strikes to mark May Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail