Hospitality Alexandros Vassilikos Re-elected as HOTREC President by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 Greece’s Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected president of HOTREC, the umbrella association for Hotels, Restaurants, & Cafes in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE Forecasts 2024 as a Landmark Year for Greek Tourism by Asimina Doumani 17 October 2024 by Asimina Doumani 17 October 2024 Greek tourism is on track to achieve a significant milestone in 2024, demonstrating robust growth despite ongoing challenges facing the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Publication to Elevate Pieria as a Premier Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 Pieria’s tourism organization is collaborating with two Czech artists who admire Greece to create an innovative publication promoting Pieria as a preferred vacation destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Serbian Tourism Professionals Discover the Charms of Preveza and Kalambaka by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 Four Serbian tourism professionals had the opportunity to explore the attractions of Preveza and Kalambaka in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Deloitte: Athens Among Top 10 European Hotel Investment Hotspots by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 A survey by Deloitte positions Athens among the 10 most attractive European cities for hotel investments in 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greek Diving Tourism to Benefit from €6.2 Million Funding Program by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced a funding program to support professional entities involved in diving tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Four Seasons Expands Greek Portfolio with New Mykonos Resort by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 Luxury hotel company Four Seasons has announced the development of a high-end tourism complex on the Greek island of Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Municipality of Athens: Pilot Program for Renovation of 70 Homes for Vulnerable Families by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 The Municipality of Athens is set to fund the renovation of 70 vacant apartments in an effort to provide affordable housing for vulnerable households. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Digital Passport Issuance to Launch for Greeks Living Abroad by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 A new law is paving the way for Greeks living abroad to obtain their new Greek passports more quickly and easily through a digital process. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ABTA’s 2024 Travel Convention in Greece Attracts 300 UK Sector Professionals by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 ABTA – The Travel Association highlighted the challenges and trends shaping global tourism to 300 members at its annual convention held this year in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Epirus and Thessaly’s Alternative Tourism Takes Center Stage in French Travel Guide by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 The breathtaking landscapes of Epirus and Thessaly will take center stage in two features of the popular French travel guide Routard. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Does Not Face Overtourism, Says Prime Minister by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2024 by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2024 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis assured that Greece is not dealing with an overtourism problem. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Survey: 86% of Greeks See Tourism as Key to the Economy by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2024 by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2024 Research and polling firm Pulse explored the perceptions Greeks have on tourism and tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Ministry Announces Sustainable Transportation Strategy for Attica by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 Greek authorities are currently drafting a new strategic plan for transportation for the Region of Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Condé Nast Traveler Names 3 Greek Destinations for Travel in October by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 Condé Nast Traveler recommends Crete, Rhodes, and Kos for an idyllic October getaway, offering sunny weather and a variety of experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Green Transition in Coastal Shipping a Priority for Greek Ministry by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 The green transition of coastal shipping is a key focus of the development policy of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Tourism Ministry Aims to Enhance Tourism Education on Crete by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry is working to establish facilities on Crete to enhance tourism training and education on the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Piraeus to Twin with Kazakhstan’s Port City of Aktau by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 The city of Piraeus, home to Greece’s largest port, will establish a twinning agreement with the port city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lassithi ‘Reveals’ its Culinary Treasures to British Journalists by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 British journalists experienced Lassithi’s culinary traditions and hospitality during a visit to Crete this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport-run Greek Regional Airports See Passenger Traffic Surge to Nearly 31 Million by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 Passenger traffic across the Fraport-run 14 Greek regional airports reached a new milestone, with a 5.9% increase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail