athens Study: Athens Among World’s 20 Most Inspiring Cultural Cities by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 Athens secured the 16th spot among the top 20 cities worldwide for cultural enthusiasts, owing to its cultural legacy and a count of 495 historical landmarks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Europa Nostra 2024: Greek Travelling Workshop ‘Boulouki’ Wins European Heritage Award by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 “Boulouki”, a Greek non-profit organization dedicated to preserving traditional Greek buildings is one of the 2024 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Museum of Cretan Folklore Opens its Doors in Heraklion by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 by GTP editing team 30 May 2024 The Museum of Cretan Folklore of Spyros and Eliana Kokotos has opened its doors in the village of Daphnes in Heraklion, showcasing Cretan history and traditions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hoteliers: Greece Suffers from Lack of Infrastructure not Overtourism by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2024 by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2024 Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the government to improve infrastructure and to formulate a 10-year strategy to keep the country’s tourism product competitive. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece May Consider Rental Day Cap to Regulate Airbnb Activity by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 The Greek government is mulling the introduction of tax incentives for those offering properties for long-term rental. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats EEA: 95.8% of Greece’s Swimming Waters of Exceptional Quality by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2024 by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2024 The majority of swimming sites in Europe were found to be of exceptional quality in 2023 with those in Greece among the Top 5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister: Telemedicine Can Contribute to Tourism Development by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 Telemedicine services can ensure remote Greek destinations attract tourists who seek to combine health with leisure for their vacation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Delta: Athens Among 2024 Most-searched Summer Destinations by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 The city of Athens in Greece is one of the top 10 cities on the minds of Delta Air Lines’ customers for travel this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel GNTO Throws Festive Bash for Inaugural Athens-Chicago Flight Passengers by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 by GTP editing team 29 May 2024 To celebrate United Airlines’ inaugural Chicago-Athens flight, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) hosted a lively event at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens ForwardKeys: Athens in Top 10 Most Searched Summer 2024 Travel Destinations by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Travelers eager to visit Europe but interest shifting to destinations with cooler summer temperatures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Infrastructure Upgrades Crucial for Santorini Tourism Future by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Santorini tourism stakeholders are calling for infrastructure needs and solutions that will ensure safety and a better standard of living for residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Counts 625 Blue Flag Beaches, Ranks 2nd in the World by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Greece is second in the world on the 2024 Blue Flag quality award list with 625 beaches boasting the prestigious eco-label. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens – Attica Hoteliers Join Collective Effort to Reduce Food Waste by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Hoteliers in Athens and Attica team up with Boroume and TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas to raise awareness about ways to reduce food waste at hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Princess Kako in Athens for 2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 Athens welcomed Princess Kako of Akishino for the 125th anniversary of Greek-Japan relations and the 2024 Greece – Japan Year of Culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Loutraki Tourism Organization Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 by GTP editing team 28 May 2024 The Loutraki Tourism Organization has announced its new Board of Directors following an election process conducted among its members. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airports Report 12.2% Increase in Passenger Traffic for January-April by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 Greece’s airports welcomed over 12.5 million passengers during the first four months of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Greece Comes Closer to Travelers from the Middle East by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 The GNTO has partnered with travel app Wego to make it easier for travelers from the Middle East to plan their holidays in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Rising Asset Values in Greece Attract Foreign Property Buyers by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 The prospects of properties in Greece gaining value in the coming years is the key factor attracting all the more foreign buyers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Showcases Greek Gastronomy and Attica to Romanian and Serbian Tourism Markets by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 by GTP editing team 27 May 2024 The GNTO showcased the Greek gastronomy and the Attica Region to Romanian and Serbian tourism professionals at networking events in Bucharest and Belgrade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Airbnb: Favorite Destinations in Greece for the Greeks by GTP editing team 24 May 2024 by GTP editing team 24 May 2024 The top in demand destinations in Greece for Greek travelers this summer, include Donousa, Vassiliki on Lefkada and Schisma Elounda on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail