Athens News The New York Times Highlights Athens’ Creativity in Hospitality, Gastronomy, Art by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 Athens’ new hotels, restaurants and art venues are highlighted in an article published recently in the online edition of the The New York Times. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Ready to Launch Subsidized ‘Tourism for All’ Scheme by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said that the annual “Tourism for All” scheme subsidizing holidays for lower income Greeks and their families would soon be accepting applications. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Launches New ‘Shore Experiences’ Program for its Guests by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 Celestyal Cruises is introducing its guests to a new program of shore excursions offering them the opportunity to explore destinations further and persue personal passions such as gastronomy, art and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aldemar Wins ‘Bravo’ Sustainability Award for Water Conservation Program by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 by GTP editing team 7 July 2022 Aldemar Resorts has been honored at the Bravo Sustainability Awards 2022 for the water conservation program implemented at its Olympian Village resort in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport June Traffic Nears Pre-Covid Levels by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 Athens Airport nearly touched pre-pandemic passenger figures in June, reaching 2.43 million in total, still down by 6.8 percent over 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Aims to Rebrand ‘Byzantine Lady’ Kastoria by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced plans to rebrand the lake-side town of Kastoria and promote it as a key tourist destination in Western Macedonia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Germans First to Buy Holiday Homes in Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 Germans are keen on buying holiday homes in Greece, moving up to first place on the list of foreigners purchasing properties in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Mabrian Reveals Top 10 Airlines by Flight Cancellations in Europe by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 A report released recently by travel intelligence provider Mabrian Technologies reveals the top 10 airlines by flight cancellations in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amanzoe Resort Stops Operations Due to Fire Damage by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 Luxury Amanzoe resort in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, announced that it had suspended operations after a fire in the area this week, caused damages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Renovated Milos Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 The Archaeological Museum of Milos has opened its doors to the public, following renovation work. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO, AEGEAN Support ‘Taste of Athens’ Gastronomy Festival by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and AEGEAN are supporting the “Taste of Athens”, a unique gastronomy festival featuring some of the Greek capital’s top restaurants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Host Cultural Events this Summer by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 by GTP editing team 6 July 2022 A total of 140 cultural events including theater and music performances, will take place at museums, archaeological sites and cultural monuments across Greece during the next two months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Brand Name Stronger Than Ever by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greece’s brand name is stronger than ever and Athens is making a comeback, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, adding that efforts were paying off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Limited Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Greek Tourism by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greek tourism enterprises are not likely to be affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, with new markets already replacing tourists from the two countries, found a recent report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE UK’s MICE Tourism Sector Shows Interest for Events in Greece by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 The British MICE tourism sector is showing increasing interest for Greece’s congresses, meetings and events market, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Raises July Energy Subsidies for Homes and Businesses by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 A total of 722 million euros in support to Greeks hit by the energy crisis will apply to all users irrelevant of income this month, said Greece’s Energy Minister Kostas … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ANEK Lines Connects Piraeus and Crete with Daily Itineraries for Summer 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 ΑΝΕΚ Lines has announced the launch of daily itineraries connecting the port of Piraeus with Chania or Heraklion on Crete, for the 2022 summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Rail Operator TrainOSE Renamed Hellenic Train S.A. by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 Greece’s train operator TrainOSE has been renamed Hellenic Train S.A., marking the start of a new era for Greek railways. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
People In Memory of George Trivizas by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 by GTP editing team 5 July 2022 George Trivizas, tourism entrepreneur and president of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism, passed away recently, following his brave battle with cancer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport on Track to Full Recovery by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 by GTP editing team 4 July 2022 Air traffic through Athens Airport is approaching pre-Covid levels with Greece expecting tourists into December, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail