Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy WTTC Report Reveals World’s Biggest Travel & Tourism Market by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 The latest Economic Trends Report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the world’s biggest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Recovers 94% of 2019 Levels in August by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to rebound in August falling short of pre-pandemic 2019 levels by only 6.1 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ancient Greek Masterpiece ‘Kore of Thera’ Makes First Public Appearance by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 Santorini and Greece recently celebrated the first public appearance of the “Kore of Thera”, a 2.48-meter, white marble statue of a “Kore” – a standing female figure – dating back … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Region to Promote Attica Wines in US, Canada, Japan by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 by GTP editing team 7 September 2022 The Attica Region will be taking action to promote wines produced in the area to countries abroad including the United States, Canada and Japan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece International Arrivals to Greece Hit 15.4 Million in January-July by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 A total of 15.4 million people visited Greece in the first seven months of 2022 via air or road fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data released by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Summer Sales Turnover Low Despite Tourism by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 The ongoing energy crisis and increasing inflationary pressures impacted turnover for almost half of Greek retailers during the traditional summer sales period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greece: Vouchers for Trips Canceled Due to Covid Valid Until Year-end by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for canceled trips due to Covid-19 to December 31, 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Acropolis Rally 2022 to Showcase Greece Globally by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 This year’s historic Acropolis Rally will be broadcast worldwide giving over 1 million viewers in 150 countries the chance to see images of Greece, according to the event’s main sponsor, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Registration Opens for World Travel Market London 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 Registration is now open for World Travel Market (WTM) London 2022, which will be back at to its fully live, pre-pandemic format. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Europe’s Travel Agents and Tour Operators to Meet in Chania, Crete by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 by GTP editing team 6 September 2022 Members of ECTAA, the umbrella organization for Europe’s travel agents and tour operators, will gather for a meeting in Chania, Crete, to discuss European tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel German Travel Market Players Keen on Greece Extending Tourism Season by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 Leading players in Germany’s travel market are interested in Greece’s goal of extending its tourism season into the winter. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News UK Post Office Poll: Athens a Best Value City Break for Autumn by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 Athens, Greece, is one of the top destinations to visit in Europe this fall, offering the best value for money compared to 19 European cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece Counting on Marine Tourism to Support the Economy by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 Greece is counting on marine tourism to create added value for the Greek tourist product, opportunities for growth, and new jobs for local communities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Covid-19: EU Tells Members to Prepare for Autumn and Winter as ‘Pandemic is Not Over’ by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 The European Commission has proposed measures in order for Member States to avoid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the upcoming autumn and winter season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Culture Ministry Hands Over Restored Sikinos Monument by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 by GTP editing team 5 September 2022 The Culture Ministry has restored the Monument of Episkopi on Sikinos, which has also received a European Heritage/Europa Nostra award for 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Kikilias: Extension of Greece’s Tourism Season on Agenda of Berlin Visit by GTP editing team 4 September 2022 by GTP editing team 4 September 2022 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias will travel to Berlin and meet with leading airlines and tour operators to explore ways to attract Germans to Greece in the autumn and winter … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Investors Picking Greece to Buy Luxury Real Estate by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 Investors interested in acquiring luxury real estate consider Greece a top destination in the market, according to Greece Sotheby’s International Realty. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Sees Demand for Airbnb-type Rentals Continue into October by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 Recently released data shows that pre-bookings for stays at short-term rental properties on Greek islands are running well into October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Government has Ambitious Upgrade Plan for Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 The Greek government will soon present an ambitious plan for Thessaloniki that includes 30 projects to be implemented by 2030. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Culture Ministry Tables Plan for Conservation of Athens Acropolis Walls by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 by GTP editing team 2 September 2022 The Greek Culture Ministry has presented a comprehensive plan for restoration projects on the Acropolis in Athens to protect and showcase the UNESCO World Heritage site and enhance the visitor … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail