Destinations news Greece Enters Top 20 Nation Brands Index 2022 by GTP editing team 15 November 2022 by GTP editing team 15 November 2022 Greece entered the top 20 of this year’s Nations Brands Index, an annual study published by Anholt-Ipsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news London’s Famous Red Buses ‘Feature’ Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 15 November 2022 by GTP editing team 15 November 2022 Londoners are getting a ‘taste’ of Thessaloniki this month thanks to a red bus promo campaign launched by the Greek city’s tourism organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Increases Budget for Building Restoration Scheme by Maria Paravantes 15 November 2022 by Maria Paravantes 15 November 2022 The Municipality of Athens is increasing its ‘Prosopsi’ building restoration subsidy scheme by 1 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica Vineyards Take Center Stage for Wine Tourism Day in Greece by GTP editing team 15 November 2022 by GTP editing team 15 November 2022 Marking World Wine Tourism Day, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki visited wineries in the Attica region which were open to visitors free of charge. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Tourism Stands Out at World Travel Awards 2022 Grand Final Event by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 Greece counted a number of wins once again at the prestigious World Travel Awards, which honor the best in the global travel and tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Government officials Commission Forecasts 6% Growth for Greece this Year and Drop to 1% in 2023 by Maria Paravantes 14 November 2022 by Maria Paravantes 14 November 2022 The Commission is forecasting 6% growth for Greece this year, double the eurozone average, but sees high energy costs and inflation leading to a considerable slowdown to 1% in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Aiming for Extension of Direct Flights from Saudi Arabia by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to extend Greece-Saudi Arabia direct flights beyond the summer months, a move that would increase tourist flows between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Athlete Charalampos Pitsolis Wins 39th Athens Marathon by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 Greek runner Charalampos Pitsolis is the winner of the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture GNTO to Promote Salamina Island as History Destination by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is looking to promote the island of Salamina as a history and culture destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTM: Younger Travellers First to Return After Covid, Should be Seen as an ‘Investment’ by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 by GTP editing team 14 November 2022 Younger travellers were the first to return after Covid and collectively had the most disposable income, according to experts discussing youth tourism at the WTM London expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Big Hotel Brands Make Major Deals in Greek Hospitality Scene by Nikos Krinis 11 November 2022 by Nikos Krinis 11 November 2022 With Greek tourism on a roll this year it’s no wonder that local and international investors have their eye on Greece’s hospitality scene. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI: Intention for Travel Highest Since Covid Outbreak by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 Confidence in travel is marking its highest intention score since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data published by ACI World. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Takes the Crown as Wanderlust Readers’ Most Desirable Country in Europe by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 Greece was voted as Europe’s ‘Most Desirable Country’ for 2022 by the globe-trotting readers of the UK’s Wanderlust magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s South Aegean Region Presents ‘Green’ Initiatives at WTM by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 The South Aegean Region presented its sustainability agenda at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 tourism expo in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov NatTour Joins Forces with HATTA to Promote Bike Tourism in Greece by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 NatTour, a nonprofit organization promoting sustainable tourism practices, has teamed up with Greek travel agencies to promote cycling tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Strengthening Culture Ties with Greece Tops Agenda of US Assistant Secretary Satterfield by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 by GTP editing team 11 November 2022 Fostering the cultural ties between the United States and Greece was on the agenda of US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield during her recent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece’s Reputation for Travel Experiences Going Strong in Q3 by GTP editing team 10 November 2022 by GTP editing team 10 November 2022 Greece remained competitive in the third quarter of the year garnering a score of 8.91 in terms of traveler experience, study finds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Report: Short-haul Travel to Save the Day in Europe by GTP editing team 10 November 2022 by GTP editing team 10 November 2022 Short-haul travel is expected to be a lifeline for the travel sector over the next months, as more travelers opt for shorter and closer trips, says the European Travel Commission … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Audio Walks by Google Show and Tell City’s Secrets, Stories by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2022 by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2022 Google has launched curated audio walks that aim to highlight the unexplored sides of Athens and showcase the city as an all year round tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Among US Travelers’ Top Winter Escapes in Europe by GTP editing team 10 November 2022 by GTP editing team 10 November 2022 Athens is among the European capitals that Americans are considering to travel to this winter, says Allianz Partners USA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail