Investments Greece to Prohibit Golden Visa Properties from Becoming Airbnbs by Nikos Krinis 22 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 22 March 2024 Greece is set to implement changes to its Golden Visa program, which include not allowing investors to enter acquired properties in the STR market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skyscanner: 5 Destinations in Greece Trending This Year by Maria Paravantes 22 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 22 March 2024 Athens, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Heraklion and Corfu are among the top destinations for travelers using Skyscanner this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary GNTO: UK Travel Professionals, Media Show High Interest in Olympia by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 UK tourism professionals, media representatives and influencers have expressed a great interest to visit and promote Olympia, Greece, to British travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news European Commission Launches Smart Tourism Competitions for 2025 by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 by GTP editing team 22 March 2024 The European Commission is inviting Tourism destinations across Europe to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Economist: Greece’s Business Environment Among Top 3 Improving the Fastest by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 Greece’s business environment is improving the fastest among 82 countries, according to the EIU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Real Estate Agents React to Greece’s Proposed Golden Visa Changes by Maria Paravantes 21 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 21 March 2024 Property market insiders are opposed to the Greek Finance Ministry’s decision to increase the golden visa threshold. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hotels Can Become ‘Smarter’ Through Tourism Startups, Say Professionals by Asimina Doumani 21 March 2024 by Asimina Doumani 21 March 2024 Tourism startups can help hotels in Greece enter the new era of technology in order to improve their services and boost the guest experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy IATA Says Single European Sky Package Deal is a ‘Failure’ by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 IATA released a statement as the European Council prepares to vote on amendments to the Single European Sky (SES) 2+ package. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Labor Issues, Wages Top Greek Hoteliers – Minister Meeting Agenda by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 Increasing employment in tourism and improving working conditions topped the agenda of talks between Greece’s Labor Minister and hoteliers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Navarino Unveils Exclusive Collection of Luxury Villas for Rent by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 by GTP editing team 21 March 2024 Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean, is expanding its offering with the introduction of a new Villa Rental Collection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Report: Investments in 5-star Hotels in Greece Double in a Decade by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 The number of investments in 5-star hotels in Greece has doubled in the last decade reflecting a strong demand for luxury options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb Says Millennials Driving Spring Travel Demand in Greece by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Millennials in Greece are driving travel demand this spring seeking lesser-known destinations and adventure escapes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Music Quota Bill Still Triggering Reactions in Tourism by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Greece’s tourism and hospitality professionals are pushing for the withdrawal of a controversial music quota bill. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki to Welcome Over 40,000 Visitors for EuroPride 2024 Event by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Thousands of people are expected to visit Thessaloniki in June to celebrate acceptance and equality at the first EuroPride to be held in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Time Out: Troon Street, Athens, is One of the World’s Coolest Streets by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 by GTP editing team 20 March 2024 Troon Street, located in the neighborhood of Petralona in Athens, has been included on the “World’s 30 Coolest Streets for 2024” list by Time Out magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Report: Hotels in Athens Mark Strongest Value Growth in Europe in 2023 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 Hotels in Athens reported the strongest value growth among 33 cities in Europe in 2023, according to the European Hotel Valuation Index by HVS. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Attica to Rebrand to ‘Greater Athens Region’, Says Governor by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias aims to tap into Athens’ global reputation to reintroduce the wider region as a leading tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Partner Airlines News Athens Airport Honors Airlines for Top Performance in 2023 by Nikos Krinis 19 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 19 March 2024 Athens International Airport honored airlines that saw the highest development on their scheduled flights to and from Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos Hotels, Restaurants Mark Largest Turnover Rise in January by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 Hospitality and F&B services providers on the island of Zakynthos marked a 66.4% increase in turnover in January. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Europe’s Hospitality Bodies Seek Ways to Address Labor and Skills Shortages by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 by GTP editing team 19 March 2024 Hospitality industry associations in Europe, HOTREC and EFFAT, have teamed up to find ways to address growing labor and skills shortages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail