Archaeological Sites Ancient Agora of Athens Set for Major Visitor Infrastructure Overhaul by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 The Greek Ministry of Culture plans to enhance the Ancient Agora in Athens, making it more accessible and visitor-friendly, especially for individuals with mobility limitations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu’s Mega-Yacht Marina Project Moves Forward with Greek Government’s Approval by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 The Greek government has approved the signing of a contract with Lamda Marinas Investments to construct, operate and manage the new mega-yacht marina of Corfu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patras-Pyrgos Motorway to Receive €152 Million Boost from NSRF by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 The Patras-Pyrgos motorway is expected to be 75% complete by the end of this year and fully open to traffic by 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Greece’s ‘Dream Destinations’ Highlighted in German Gastronomy Magazine by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 by GTP editing team 31 July 2024 The gastronomy and authentic hospitality of Athens, Aegina, Crete, Kefalonia and Santorini feature in a special showcase by German travel magazine “Der Feinschmecker”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Hotel and F&B Sectors Among Most in Need of Employees, Says Survey by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Hotels and Food & Beverage (F&B) establishments are among the sectors experiencing the most significant staffing shortages in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: 70% of Greeks to Spend Holidays in Greece this Year by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Seven out of 10 Greeks will spend their holidays in Greece this year, according to a travel report for 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Lavrio Port Launches Digital Berth Allocation Platform for Cruise Ships, Ro-Ro Vessels by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 A new berth allocation platform is set to operate at Lavrio Port, enhancing its capability to accommodate cruise ships and ferries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Canada’s Ambassador Talks Tourism and Investment in Macedonia and Thrace by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Tourism and investments were on the agenda of discussions between Greek Deputy Interior Minister Konstantinos Gioulekas and Canadian Ambassador Karine Asselin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Attica to Receive 211 New Buses for Suburban Routes by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 The new buses in Attica will begin gradual integration into suburban routes by the end of August. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Tilos: New Diachronic Museum Unveils Ancient History Through Exhibits and Artifacts by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 A decades-long dream has become a reality on the southern Aegean island of Tilos with the inauguration of its new Diachronic Archaeological Museum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ColorADD: Beaches in Pieria Now More Accessible to Color-Blind People by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 Pieria’s regional unit has adopted the ColorADD code to assist color blind people at 13 beaches in the Katerini and Dion-Olympus municipalities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kea Island has New e-bike Scheme for Residents and Visitors by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 by GTP editing team 30 July 2024 The Greek island of Kea is promoting eco-friendly transportation practices through a new public electric bicycle (e-bike) system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Leads Europe in Tourist Spending Increase for Q2 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Greece recorded a substantial 25% increase in travel expenditure by foreign travelers during the second quarter of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Problem is Not Overtourism, Says Hoteliers Chief by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Yiannis Hatzis has dismissed claims that Greece is experiencing overtourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek National Tourism Organization Gets New Secretary General: Andreas Fiorentinos by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Andreas Fiorentinos has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Israel-Hezbollah Tension Leads Airlines to Cancel Beirut Flights by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Amid fears of war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, international airlines are cancelling or rescheduling flights and closely monitoring the situation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Investigates €321.2 Million German Aid to Condor by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 The European Commission opened in-depth State aid investigation into 321.2-million-euro German measure to restructure Condor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu: Greece’s Asset Fund to Grant 25-Year Lease for Spilia Yacht Shelter by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has launched a tender for the development of the Spilia Yacht Shelter on Corfu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Culture Ministry: €50M for Renovations and Upgrades of Monuments on Dodecanese Islands by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 An additional 50 million euros has been secured for the renovation and maintenance of monuments on the Dodecanese islands, according to the Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Culture Ministry Declares 2025 the Year of Mikis Theodorakis by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 The Greek Ministry of Culture designated 2025 to honor the late composer Mikis Theodorakis, marking his 100th birth anniversary with a rich program of cultural events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail