Company updates Greek Yacht Owners Association SITESAP Joins the European Boating Industry by GTP editing team 21 June 2022 by GTP editing team 21 June 2022 The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Bareboat Association (SITESAP) has become a member of the European Boating Industry (EBI). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Certification Process Underway for Museums in Greece by GTP editing team 21 June 2022 by GTP editing team 21 June 2022 Museums across Greece are invited to gain certification through the Greek Museum Recognition and Certification System launched by the Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Welcomes 884% Soar in April Tourist Arrivals by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 Bank of Greece data on Monday showed an 884% increase in tourist arrivals and a 1,000% rise in revenues in April compared to the same month a year ago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece French Travelers Keen on Greece this Summer by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 Greece is a favorite destination for French tourists ranking number 1 in the monthly barometer released by L’ Echo Touristique owned by Orchestra leisure platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports See 14 Million Travelers in Jan-May 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 A total of 14 million passengers flew into Greece in the first five months of the year marking a 377.7% increase compared to the same period in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Smart Cities’ Program to Open for 315 Greek Municipalities in July by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 The “Smart Cities” program in Greece is entering its second phase and will open to 315 municipalities in July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary ITEP: 26.5% of Greece’s Hotels Serve ‘Greek Breakfast’ by Nikos Krinis 20 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 20 June 2022 Over 26% of hotels across Greece follow the “Greek Breakfast” concept and include local products and recipes on their breakfast menus, according to an ITEP survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heraklion is One of the Safest Family-friendly Destinations in the World, Says Report by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 Heraklion on the island of Crete is second world’s safest family-friendly vacation destination, according to a survey by The Family Vacation Guide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Ancient Nemea on EU Heritage Label List by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 The archaeological site of Nemea in Greece has received the 2021 European Heritage Label by the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Evia Hoteliers Appoint New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 by GTP editing team 20 June 2022 The Evia Hoteliers Association has announced the composition of its new Board of Directors following an election process that took place among its members. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Rhodes, Kos Popular Vacation Spots for Brits and Germans by GTP editing team 17 June 2022 by GTP editing team 17 June 2022 Travelers from the UK and Germany are choosing Rhodes and Kos to holiday this year, shows data from the South Aegean Tourism Initiative body. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Study: Greece Still Lagging Behind Rival Markets in Overnight Stays by Maria Paravantes 17 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 17 June 2022 Greece may be among European holiday destinations seeing a strong rebound in tourism activity this year but the country is still “lagging slightly” behind Spain, Portugal and Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotels See More Direct Bookings But Still Rely on OTAs, Says HOTREC Study by Nikos Krinis 17 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 17 June 2022 Despite hotels in 2021 seeing an increase in direct bookings, their reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) remained almost at the same level as 2019, according to a study released … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Rules Out Measures Despite Rising Covid-19 Cases by GTP editing team 17 June 2022 by GTP editing team 17 June 2022 The Greek Heath Ministry has ruled out the possibility of new measures to deal with the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘The Ellinikon’ in Greece will be Europe’s Largest Coastal Park by Maria Paravantes 17 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 17 June 2022 Lamda Development has presented the designs for Europe’s largest coastal park – The Ellinikon Park – to be created along the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Wants to Make Meteora a UNESCO Global Geopark by GTP editing team 17 June 2022 by GTP editing team 17 June 2022 Greek authorities are taking action to establish the landmark site of Meteora in Thessaly as a UNESCO Global Geopark. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Still a European Favorite Despite Travel Cost Concerns by Maria Paravantes 16 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 16 June 2022 Greece is among the Top 5 preferred countries for Europeans planning their next trips despite concerns about rising travel costs, found a report released by the ETC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Industry Pledges to Take Action for Sustainable Blue Economy by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 Cruise industry leaders and government officials pledged during the CLIA European Summit 2022 to work together towards a sustainable blue economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotels in Greece Sign Deal to Promote Branded Greek Wines by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 Greece’s hoteliers have joined forces with local wine producers to promote branded Greek wines as part of efforts to upgrade the wine tourism experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Europe Needs to Understand Strategic Importance of Greek Shipping, Says UGS Head by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 The EU’s decarbonisation regulations, such as Fit for 55, must be guided by the need to preserve and promote the competitiveness of European shipping as a whole, says Union of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail