Destinations news Attica Strengthens Ties with French Market at IFTM Top Resa 2024 Expo by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 While attending the IFTM Top Resa expo in Paris, Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias forged key partnerships to boost tourism flows to the Greek region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise High Cruise Passenger Levy Could ‘Diminish’ Mykonos’ Competitiveness, Says Port Authority by Guest Editor 19 September 2024 by Guest Editor 19 September 2024 The Municipal Port Authority of Mykonos has raised concerns about the potential impact of an announced high cruise levy charged to passengers visiting the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Tax for Small Boats in Greece Effective This Year by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 Boat owners with vessels up to 12 meters in length are required to pay a new tax, ranging from 100 to 200 euros, by September 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Six Beaches on Rhodes Lose Blue Flag Certification by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 Six beaches on Rhodes have been removed from the “Blue Flag” 2024 list after failing to meet the program’s stringent operational and sustainability standards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Lighting Transforms Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion has been illuminated with a new lighting system, providing visitors with a refreshed visual experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise SETE Opposes Greek Government’s New Measures for Tourism by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 SETE has raised several concerns regarding the Greek government’s new measures aimed at supporting a sustainable tourism model. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Santorini Hoteliers Worry New Measures May Affect Tourism Season by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 Santorini’s hoteliers are worried about the new measures for the tourism sector presented by the Greek government. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov European Travel Industry Applauds Greece’s Commissioner for New EU Tourism and Transport Portfolio by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 Greece’s commissioner has been assigned the new European portfolio for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heraklion Port Majority Stake Officially Acquired by Grimaldi Group by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 The Heraklion Port Authority is embarking on a new era of growth following the acquisition of a majority stake in its share capital by the Grimaldi Group-Minoan Lines S.A. consortium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Reclaims Three Antiquities from the United States by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 Three antiquities, previously in the possession of a U.S. citizen, have been repatriated to Greece through the Greek Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Kalamata Launches New Digital Platform to Promote Local Events by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 The Municipality of Kalamata has introduced a new digital platform designed to promote and provide information about various events, aiming to attract interested visitors to the city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Calls for Delay on Greek Cruise Passenger Levy, Citing Industry Concerns by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 CLIA is urging the Greek government to delay the implementation of the newly announced cruise passenger levy by one year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Extends Public Consultation for New Special Spatial Framework for Tourism by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Public consultation on the new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism has been extended following significant public interest in participation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov EU Sustainable Transport and Tourism Portfolio Goes to Greece’s New Commissioner in Brussels by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Apostolos Tzitzikostas was appointed the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov PM Mitsotakis Applauds Greece Receiving Key EU Portfolio for Tourism and Transportation by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expresses his strong support and enthusiasm for the EU’s Transportation and Tourism portfolio, which has been entrusted to Greek Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Environmental Groups Challenge Draft Tourism Spatial Framework by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Eleven environmental organizations in Greece have raised objections to the proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, citing concerns over its lack of sustainable development measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports: Passenger Traffic Up 9.1% in First 8 Months of 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Passenger traffic at all Greek airports saw a 9.1% increase during January-August compared to the same period last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Heraklion, Crete, to Host 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 The city of Heraklion on Crete will host the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, the East Med’s premier cruise conference, in May 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Municipality Signs Climate Neutrality Agreement, Targeting 2030 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 The Municipality of Athens is set to implement a series of measures to achieve its Climate Neutrality Agreement by 2030, which was signed in partnership with 75 official entities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Le Figaro Magazine Showcases Thrace’s Rich Culture and Natural Beauty by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Le Figaro Magazine explores Thrace’s rich culture, vibrant gastronomy, and stunning nature in a detailed feature on Greece’s northern gem. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail