athens Revamp Works Key for Development of Urban Tourism in Athens, Says Deputy Minister by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 November 2019 by Eleftheria Pantziou 25 November 2019 Revamp works are key for the development of Athens as an urban tourism destination, says Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Needs New Technologies, Training to Address Automation by GTP editing team 25 November 2019 by GTP editing team 25 November 2019 Greece needs to invest in new technologies and training to balance the possibility of automation driving out a large part of the workforce due to lack of skills, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Five Greek Mariners Join Celebrity Cruises’ 1st All-female Crew by GTP editing team 25 November 2019 by GTP editing team 25 November 2019 Five professionals from Greece, will be joining an entirely female bridge and officer team on the “Celebrity Edge” which sails away on March 8, 2020 demonstrating Celebrity Cruises’ commitment to #BRIDGEthegap. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Needs a New Tourism Model, Says Minister by Nikos Krinis 23 November 2019 by Nikos Krinis 23 November 2019 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has underlined the need for all to work together towards establishing a new tourism model for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats EBRD: Exports, Recovering Private Consumption to Drive Greece Growth by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 Exports and improved private consumption are likely to strengthen short-term growth in Greece, says EBRD. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways Announces New Routes to Greece for Summer 2020 by Nikos Krinis 22 November 2019 by Nikos Krinis 22 November 2019 Cyprus Airways has announced new routes to Greece from its hub in Larnaca and from other European destinations for summer 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Scores Low in Digital Maturity Index by SEV by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 In a report on Digital Maturity, Greece ranked 28th, behind Bulgaria and Romania, in terms of digital technology integration rates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Influencers Should Portray Real Tourism Experiences, Say Experts by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 Experts are calling on brands and influencers to make sure they are offering genuine and realistic portrayals of tourism destinations and experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Airbnb Travelers Pour $25bn into Food & Drink Last Year by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 Airbnb travelers spent $25 billion at restaurants and cafes worldwide in 2018, proving that food and drink have become a significant part of the travel experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Goes Viral in China with Chinese Superstar Dilraba by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 Greek destinations went viral in China through two episodes of “Slow Life: Feel the World” featuring Chinese megastar Dilraba Dilmurat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Apollo Trails’ Network Extended to Promote Alternative Tourism in the Peloponnese by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 by GTP editing team 22 November 2019 Messinia’s Apollo Trails network has been extended in an aim to promote alternative forms of tourism and turn Peloponnese into a year-round travel destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Heads for €270 Million Revamp by Eleftheria Pantziou 21 November 2019 by Eleftheria Pantziou 21 November 2019 Athens is set to undergo a €270 million revamp with works to focus on improving the everyday life of citizens and the overall experience of tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Tourists Spend Over €16 Billion in Jan-Sept 2019 by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 Tourists in Greece spent over 16 billion euros during the first nine months of the year, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister has Busy Agenda in Washington by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 The Washington agenda of Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis included talks on Greek-Israeli relations and air connectivity between Greece and the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ITB-IPK Study Predicts Slower Growth for Global Tourism by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 International tourism is set to grow again this year but at a slower pace, with city breaks and round trips winning over the crowds more than ever. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Sets Up Committee to Oversee Eleusis 2021 Cultural Capital Works by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 The Greek culture ministry has set up a new committee which will oversee the implementation of projects ahead of Elefsina’s term as Cultural Capital of Europe in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Kifissia Joins EU’s SPARCs Project for Carbon-free Communities by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 by GTP editing team 21 November 2019 The northern Athens suburb of Kifissia is seeking viable solutions for the transition to a citizen-centred zero-carbon and resource-efficient economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Hoteliers Call for New Strategy, Improved Tourism Policies by Eleftheria Pantziou 20 November 2019 by Eleftheria Pantziou 20 November 2019 Hoteliers in Athens are calling for a new strategy and improved policies in order to meet current challenges and further enhance tourism in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Tourism ‘Unleashing’ Investment Opportunities by GTP editing team 20 November 2019 by GTP editing team 20 November 2019 Greece’s impressive tourism performance has not left domestic and foreign investors indifferent, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently said in Washington. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Travel Demand for Europe Stable but Slower by GTP editing team 20 November 2019 by GTP editing team 20 November 2019 Interest in traveling to European destinations is still strong despite Brexit and a slower EU economy, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail