Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Airports See 8.9% Rise in January Passenger Traffic by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 Passenger traffic at all airports in Greece in January increased by 8.9% compared to the same month in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel General Strike in Greece May Ground All Flights on February 28 by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 Flights are expected to be grounded in Greece on Wednesday, February 28, due to a general strike announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Greece Hotels Report Robust Results in 2023 by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 French hospitality giant Accor said its hotels in Greece had performed well in 2023, with strong results across all its brands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Netflix Series ‘One Day’ Shows Paros Island to the World by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 The Greek island of Paros has received significant exposure serving as the backdrop of the Netflix series ‘One Day’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens Development and Destination Management Agency Changes Legal Form by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 by GTP editing team 23 February 2024 The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) of the City of Athens is changing its legal form to become a Local Government Development Organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece – India Embark on a New Chapter After Greek PM’s Visit by Maria Paravantes 22 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 22 February 2024 Greece and India have agreed to work together in tourism as part of renewed efforts to strengthen ties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s F&B and Accommodation See 10% Rise in 2023 Turnover by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 Accommodation and F&B services providers saw turnover increase by approximately 10% in 2023 driven by growing tourism flows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor: Greek Beaches on Best Lists of World, Europe for 2024 by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 Beaches in Greece are among the “Best of the Best” in the world and Europe in 2024, according to TripAdvisor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hotels at Greek Carnival Destinations Expecting High Occupancy Rates by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 Greek hoteliers in Patra, Rethymno, and Xanthi are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Carnival season to boost occupancy rates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pieria Hoteliers Team Up with Greeks of Romania to Promote Destination by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 by GTP editing team 22 February 2024 Τhe Pieria Hoteliers Association signed a MoU with the Union of Romanian Greeks to further promote the destination of Pieria and strengthen ties with the diaspora. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats BoG: 32.7 Million Travelers Chose Greece in 2023 by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 Greek tourism reached new heights in 2023, welcoming 32.7 million travelers from across the globe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey by Nikos Krinis 21 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 21 February 2024 Athens’ overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city’s hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Professionals Discuss Labor Issues With Minister by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 Digital work card and staff shortages top the agenda of talks between Greek tourism stakeholders and the labor minister. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Romanians Place Greece and Halkidiki High on Favorite Destination Lists by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 All the more Romanians are picking Greece for their holidays and Halkidiki as their favorite destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s The Ellinikon Experience Park Gets ‘Gold’ Sustainability Certification by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 by GTP editing team 21 February 2024 The Ellinikon Experience Park in Athens is the first project in the New Construction category with SITES certification in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Presents Proposals for EU’s Sustainable Tourism Development by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2024 Olga Kefalogianni informed her European counterparts on Greece’s proposals for the EU’s sustainable tourism development agenda. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Sustainability Crucial to the Growth of Greece’s Blue Economy by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 Greece is moving ahead with sustainable actions that will boost the ‘Blue Economy’ and protect marine ecosystems. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens to Host UEFA Europa Conference League Final in May by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 In 100 days, Athens will be hosting the UEFA Europa Conference League 2024 final at the AEK Arena Stadium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News EU Ministers Focus on Twin Transition of Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 by GTP editing team 20 February 2024 Ministers responsible for tourism in the EU’s member states gathered in Brussels to discussed the twin transition of tourism – both digital and sustainable. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Environmental Groups in Greece Call on Gov’t to Protect Shorelines by Maria Paravantes 20 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 20 February 2024 Environment groups in Greece are up in arms over a decision by the Greek Finance Ministry to do away with a clause that foresees the protection of the shoreline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail