Cruise Global Cruise Leaders Call for Increase in Production, Supply of Sustainable Marine Fuels by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 As investments in ship technology continue, the availability of sustainable marine fuels at scale is the “missing piece in the puzzle”, says CLIA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marriott International to Bring First ‘JW Marriott’ Hotel to Greece by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 by GTP editing team 13 March 2024 Anticipated to open in 2025, the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa will blend modern elegance with authentic Cretan heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Ranks 50th Best City in Europe Among 180 Destinations by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 Athens places 50th best city in Europe and is praised for its ambitious city-building in the 2024 Europe’s Best Cities Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news UN Tourism Teams Up With Thassos Locals to Accelerate Recovery by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 UN Tourism teams up with Thassos locals and tourism stakeholders to accelerate post-Covid recovery and build resilience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SETE Urges Culture Minister to ‘Reconsider’ Controversial Greek Music Quota Bill by Maria Paravantes 12 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 12 March 2024 Following Greece’s hoteliers, SETE is also calling on the Culture Ministry to drop a controversial Greek-language music quota bill. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Airbnb’s at Greek Carnival Destinations Almost Fully Booked by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 Short-term rentals in Greece are seeing occupancy rates rise for the three-day Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) weekend marking the end of carnival season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Sees Four Wins at 4th Annual World MICE Awards by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 Two hotels, one destination management company and one exhibition center in Greece were honored at the annual World MICE Awards ceremony in Berlin that celebrates the finest MICE brands from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Thessaloniki Airport ‘Makedonia’ Ranks Among Europe’s Top Airports for Second Year by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 by GTP editing team 12 March 2024 Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” in Greece was honored as one of the best airports in Europe for customer experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Accor: Greece in Top 5 Southern Europe Holiday Spots in 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Greece is in the Top 5 destinations for Europeans planning their holidays this year with Athens also among the top shoulder season choices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greek Hoteliers Promote Greece’s Mainland at ITB Berlin 2024 Expo by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Greek hoteliers promoted Greece’s mainland destinations at ITB Berlin 2024 as part of efforts to introduce lesser-known spots to visit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Health Tourism Body Proposes Hotel Medical Units by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 Greece’s medical tourism body proposed establishing medical units in hotels to accelerate the development of health tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2024: AI Emerging as Prominent Player in Maritime Industry by Nikos Krinis 11 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 11 March 2024 The Posidonia 2024 shipping trade show in Athens is seeing a significant rise in demand for exhibition space from advanced technology and innovation companies providing services to the industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Paros Suggested as the ‘Place to Go’ by German, US, Australian Media by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 by GTP editing team 11 March 2024 German, US and Australian media outlets are praising the Greek island of Paros for its beauty, local gastronomy and authenticity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats INSETE: Greece Sees Most Air Arrivals from UK in 2023 by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 The UK moved up the list of top source markets for Greece in 2023 accounting for 5 million arrivals last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2024 special Greece, Saudi Arabia Agree to Renew Tourism Agreement by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 Greece and Saudi Arabia have agreed to renew their commitment to collaborate on activities related to tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Athens Airport Updates Athens Airport: High Expectations for 2024 Following Record Year by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 March 2024 With passenger traffic and revenues up in 2023, Athens International Airport has high expectations for this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s GNTO Joins Mastercard’s Tourism Innovation Hub by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 by GTP editing team 8 March 2024 Greece’s national tourism board has teamed up with Mastercard and joined its Tourism Innovation Hub, an initiative that aims to develop and transform the global tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Berlin: Travel and Tourism Can No Longer Ignore AI by Maria Paravantes 8 March 2024 by Maria Paravantes 8 March 2024 ITB Berlin cast the spotlight this year on artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in travel and tourism business. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail