Company updates Deloitte Prepares Action Plan to Revive Population on Chalki Island by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 Deloitte has agreed to support the Municipality of Chalki in its efforts to increase the population on the remote Greek island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Showcases MICE Tourism Capabilities at IMEX Frankfurt 2022 by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) presented Greece’s MICE tourism capabilities during the recent IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Piraeus Port Authority Receives 3 Certifications for Sustainability Standards by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 by GTP editing team 16 June 2022 The Piraeus Port Authority has received three ISO certifications for its commitment to implementing best practices in solutions for quality, environmental and energy management. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2022 Year in Review Greece Expecting 5,000 Cruise Ship Arrivals this Year by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Greece will welcome some 5,000 cruise ships in 2022, a 25% increase compared to pre-Covid 2019, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets New Funding Options for Green Agritourism Enterprises in Greece by Maria Paravantes 15 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 15 June 2022 The Greek Agriculture Ministry has announced RRF funds for business owners in Greece that are investing in projects connecting agricultural activity and farming with tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Inflation Concerns Not Hampering Travel Desire in Europe by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Europe appears to be the winner of pent up post-Covid-19 travel demand with 71% percent of Europeans planning to take a trip this summer, says a survey released by Europ … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Folegandros Island Home to New Green Hotel Project Worth €20 Million by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Gundari, a new hotel chain of Australian interests, has launched construction for a new ultra-luxury green resort on the Greek island of Folegandros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Accepting Applications for ‘Prosopsi’ Building Facade Upgrade Scheme by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Athens residents wishing to tap into subsidies for the restoration of their building or home facade are invited to apply to the municipality’s “Prosopsi” program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Diving Tourism: 11 Greek Shipwrecks Now ‘Open’ for Visits by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Eleven shipwrecks located near Kea, Milos, Crete, Skiathos, Evia and Halkidiki, are now open to divers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ECTAA Announces Frank Oostdam as New President by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 Frank Oostdam has been appointed as the new president of the European Travel Agents’ & Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) for a two-year term. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Edipsos Thermal Spa Opens to the Public by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 by GTP editing team 15 June 2022 The modern hydrotherapy center of the Edipsos Thermal Spa, located on the island of Evia, is now open to visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Greece Among Most Inspiring Destinations this Summer by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 Greece this year is among the most inspiring destinations in Southeastern Europe and the Balkan region, according to tourism intelligence provider Mabrian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Forecasts See Greece Growth at 5.5% in 2022 Driven by Tourism by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 The Greek economy is forecast at growing by 5.5% in 2022, driven by tourism, despite the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, says independent economic research company Capital Economics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Digital COVID Certificate to Get 1 Year Extension by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 The regulation establishing the EU Digital COVID Certificate will be prolonged by one year, allowing persons to continue using their certificate, where needed, to travel across the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Travel Demand Strong but Covid-19 Curbs Still Delaying Recovery by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 Strong desire for travel is boosting air travel, but poor management of Covid-19 is still impacting the sector’s recovery, according to IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Edipsos in Northern Evia Aiming for Tourism Revival by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2022 by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2022 The Municipality of Istiaia–Edipsos and the Loutra Edipsos Hotel Association have joined forces to re-introduce the area of Edipsos and the wider area of Northern Evia to the Greeks and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives ‘Meaningful Tourism’ to Take Sustainable Travel to a New Level by Eleftheria Pantziou 14 June 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 14 June 2022 Meaningful tourism is a global emerging trend expected to take sustainable travel to a whole new level, according to tourism experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Posidonia 2022 Sees Record Number of Visitors and Important Deals in Shipping by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 by GTP editing team 14 June 2022 The 2022 edition of the Posidonia international shipping exhibition in Athens, Greece, set an all-time attendance record with more than 28,000 visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece ETC: Traveler Interest in Visiting Greece Holding Strong by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 Travel intentions for Europe and Greece are solid despite the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a market study released by the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patra Next Focus of Greece’s ‘greekend’ City Break Campaign by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 by GTP editing team 10 June 2022 Patra will be at the center of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s upcoming “greekend” campaign which promotes city breaks across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail