Company updates Greece Among European Countries to See New Hilton Hotels in 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Global hospitality company Hilton this year will expand its resort portfolio in Europe with properties in popular destinations including Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece Hands Olympic Flame to Paris 2024 Organizers by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Greece on Friday handed over the flame for the Summer Olympic Games to a delegation from the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee during a symbolic ceremony in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Study: Samos Best Performing Airport, Heraklion Still Needs Work by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 The airport of Samos was ranked the best by travelers visiting Greece in 2023 and Heraklion Airport the worst. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Short-term Rental Managers Seek Meeting with Athens Mayor to Discuss Taxation by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Short-term rentals managers are calling on the mayor of Athens to arrange a meeting to discuss ways of cooperation and taxation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Transport Ministry: Greece Prioritizes Railway Infrastructure Projects by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Works are underway in Loutraki and Rio as part of Greek railway restructuring efforts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UK Travellers Lead the World in Early 2025 Holiday Bookings by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 by GTP editing team 29 April 2024 Travelers from the UK are leading the global trend by planning their 2025 travel schedules earlier than travelers from any other country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality New Hotel Star Rating System Unveiled in Europe by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 A revised set of criteria for the star classification of hotels in Europe is scheduled to take effect in January 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Subsidize Holidays for 107,204 People This Year by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 A total of 107,204 people will be going on holiday this year subsidized by the Greek state with up to 400 euros as part of the “Tourism for All” program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport Expects 30m Arrivals in 2024, Revises Revenue Forecast Upward by Maria Paravantes 26 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 26 April 2024 Athens Airport’s CEO adjusted initial revenue projections upward in light of positive Q1 data, forecasting arrivals to reach 30 million in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister and Ambassador for Singapore Talk Investments by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 Greece’s attractiveness as an ideal destination for high-quality investments in the hotel sector was on the agenda of a meeting between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the Ambassador for Singapore … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Study: Athens Among Best Cities for Family Science Trips by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 by GTP editing team 26 April 2024 Home to five science museums, Athens is included among the top 20 cities for a science trip, according to a new report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees Q1 Int’l Arrivals Rise 18.7% to 1.6 Million by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 International arrivals to Greece rose by 18.7% in the first three months of the year reflecting a growing demand and extended season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2024 by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2024 Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Tourists Turning to Wellness Travel After Covid by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 After the Covid-19 pandemic, all the more travelers are interested in nature, outdoors and sports tourism products, according to data by Mabrian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HOTREC: Hospitality Representatives Agree on Policy Priorities Ahead of European Elections by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 Europe’s hospitality representatives are concerned about acute labor and skills shortages, uncertain digital rules and a changing political climate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Launches Contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System on Athens Airport Express Buses by Asimina Doumani 25 April 2024 by Asimina Doumani 25 April 2024 A new contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System is now available for passengers riding the express buses to Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO: Trips by Cypriots to Greece Up by 9% in January-March by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 by GTP editing team 25 April 2024 The number of trips from Cyprus to Greece in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 9%, compared to the same period last year, according to the Statistical Service of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Best Greek Hotels for 2024 by Asimina Doumani 24 April 2024 by Asimina Doumani 24 April 2024 More than 100 Greek hotels are on Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” lists for 2024 that are based on reviews of real travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Traffic Up 14.4% at Greece’s Airports in First Quarter by GTP editing team 24 April 2024 by GTP editing team 24 April 2024 Passenger traffic at all 39 airports in Greece during January-March increased by 14.4% compared to the same period last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates VORIA: €250m Hospitality Project to Transform Northern Athens into Tourism Hub by Nikos Krinis 24 April 2024 by Nikos Krinis 24 April 2024 Details on Project VORIA, a 250-million-euro tourism investment in Marousi, Athens, have been released. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail