Event News Greece Welcomes Global Tourism Leaders for WTFL Think Tank 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Global leaders in tourism will be in Greece during March 2-3, to attend the 6th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) Think Tank at Costa Navarino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Property Market Booming, Investors Eyeing 5-star Hotels by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Foreign buyers seeking to buy property in Greece are focusing on 3-4 bedroom villas on Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO Bolsters Teamwork in Tourism with EU by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2018 by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2018 The UNWTO and the European Parliament signed an agreement in Brussels towards the advancement of sustainable tourism across the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Debt Crisis a Real Enemy for Eurozone, Says Hellenic Republic President by Eleftheria Pantziou 1 March 2018 by Eleftheria Pantziou 1 March 2018 Eurozone’s real enemy is the debt crisis, President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos said during the opening ceremony of the Delphi Economic Forum 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Coastal Ferry Feud on Shipping Ministry Agenda by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 The ongoing battle between coastal ferry companies over the distribution of routes for the summer season ahead was set to top the Greek shipping ministry agenda on Thursday, following press … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Real Estate Attracting Foreign Capital Inflows by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Foreign investors injected the Greek economy with 503 million euros in capital in 2017 for the purchase of property, according to Bank of Greece data, marking an 86.5 percent increase … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Central Bank Head Sees Positive Year Ahead for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 The Greek tourism sector is moving full speed ahead for an even stronger year, said Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras in his 2017 report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report Profiles Incoming Tourists to Greece in 2015-2016 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 The majority of tourists visiting Greece in 2015 and 2016 opted to pre-book their holidays, according to the latest study released by SETE Intelligence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2018 Special Analysts See Robust Year for Greece, Turkey Ahead of ITB Berlin Expo by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 Analysts are seeing positive signs for tourism in Greece and Turkey ahead of the 52nd ITB trade show set to kick off in Berlin on March 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos Prepares for Summer 2018 Tourism Season by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 The popular Greek island of Mykonos, which is expected to see an increase in arrivals in summer 2018, will be promoted to new upscale markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Infrastructure Key to Attracting Winter Tourism to Crete by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 Ways to strengthen tourism flows to Crete in the winter months were the focus of a day event recently organized by the island’s trade associations in Rethymno. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality STR: Greece Registers Best January Room Rate Since 2009 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 The average daily rate (ADR) of Greek hotels reached its best level for the month of January since 2009, according to STR, a global data benchmarking specialist. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kountoura Sets Goals for Peloponnese Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura spoke of ways to enhance the tourism product of the Peloponnese and attract travelers all year round during an event in Tripoli. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Thermal Springs in Greece: An Opportunity for Investors by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2018 Investors were recently informed on Greece’s effort to develop its thermal springs, an untapped and rich national resource. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Launch Hellinikon Casino Licensing Tender in Fall by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 The Hellenic Gaming Commission is set to announce an international tender for a casino license, paving the way for the Hellinikon project to get underway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Thermal Spring Properties Up for Privatization by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2018 The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) announced privatization plans for seven thermal spring properties in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Refugee-hit Lesvos Aiming to Recover Tourism Flows by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 Tourism professionals from Lesvos are expressing hope that 2018 will see visitor flows recover following the consequences of the refugee crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP New KTEL Bus Depot Planned for Eleonas in Athens by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 by GTP editing team 26 February 2018 Greek transportation authorities are looking into ways to move ahead with the construction of an intercity bus (KTEL) depot at the Eleonas neighborhood in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Empowers Greek Tourism in Brussels by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) recently visited Europe’s decision-making center, Brussels, to highlight the significance of Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news More Foreign Visitors at Thessaloniki Hotels in 2017 by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 by GTP editing team 23 February 2018 Foreign visitors outnumbered domestic travelers choosing to stay at hotels in the northern port city of Thessaloniki in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail