Event News ITB Berlin 2024: Huge Demand from International Exhibitors, Event Almost Fully Booked by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 by GTP editing team 15 February 2024 Almost 90% of ITB Berlin’s exhibition area is occupied, only a few weeks before the travel trade show opens its doors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Set to Introduce its ‘Boutique Hotels’ to the World by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ “Boutique Hotel” certification program, now counting 200 units, is ready to introduce its certified members abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Greece Needs to Upgrade Infrastructure for Conference Tourism to Take Off by Maria Paravantes 14 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 14 February 2024 Greece needs to upgrade infrastructure to boost conference tourism which could generate as much as 1 billion euros in revenues annually. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Aims to Attract Tourism from the ‘Vast’ Indian Market by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 Greece is aiming to reach out to the Indian market hoping to reignite interest and boost tourist flows between the two countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees Big Gains from GNTO-Expedia Tourism Partnership by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2024 A partnership between Greece’s tourism board and Expedia delivered impressive year-over-year results in bookings, room nights and the average daily spend of visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Visits to the Acropolis in Athens Generate €60 Million in 2023 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 Visits to the Acropolis in Athens in 2023 generated 60 million euros in revenues, according to the Greek Culture Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Daily Express UK: Samos is a Wonderful Place to Retire by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 by GTP editing team 14 February 2024 The “charming” seaside resorts and “delicious” local cuisine are just some of the reasons Samos is considered a top retirement destination for British citizens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Holds Talks with Tripadvisor on Tourism Collaboration by Nikos Krinis 13 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 13 February 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry discussed the possibility of collaborating with Tripadvisor to promote Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Seeks to Bolster Ties with US, Canada by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 Greece – US cooperation in tourism topped Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni’s agenda during her visit to New York last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Europe’s Long-haul Recovery Slow Due to Asia – North America Variations by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 Although global tourism levels are fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, long-haul recovery to Europe is still slow. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events UK Demand for Holidays in Greece Going Strong, Says GNTO by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 Interest in holidays in Greece appears to be strong in the UK based on feedback collected by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats TUI Group: Q1 Revenue Up by 15%, Greece a Favorite Destination by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 by GTP editing team 13 February 2024 TUI Group said that revenues grew by 15% in the first quarter of the year with Greece among its most popular travel destinations in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands by Maria Paravantes 12 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 12 February 2024 Greece’s PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Greece’s New Short-term Rental Regulation Unclear for Property Owners by Asimina Doumani 12 February 2024 by Asimina Doumani 12 February 2024 Certain sections of Greece’s new regulation on short-term rental activity are “unclear”, according to property owners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HCH: Tourism’s Major Challenges are Climate Crisis, Energy Transition, Staff Shortage by Nikos Krinis 12 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 12 February 2024 Greek tourism is facing critical issues, with the climate crisis, energy transition and staff shortage at the forefront. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece is Making a Dynamic Comeback in Europe, Says Minister by Maria Paravantes 12 February 2024 by Maria Paravantes 12 February 2024 Greece is regaining its position in Europe and entering a new era thanks to a number of key infrastructure and transport projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ETC Athens Event Casts Spotlight on Greece and Attica by GTP editing team 12 February 2024 by GTP editing team 12 February 2024 Athens and Attica came into the spotlight during the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) annual meeting held in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotel Groups Accor and Virgin See High Potential in Greece’s Hospitality Industry by Nikos Krinis 10 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 10 February 2024 Accor and Virgin Hotels see high potential in the Greek market and are interested in partnering with local hotel owners to expand their brands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Sees Opportunities in EU and Armenia Aviation Agreement by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 Greece expects the EU – Armenia aviation agreement to create new opportunities for the promotion of Greece’s tourism product. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Forbes Travel Guide: 12 Greek Hotels Receive ‘Star Awards’ for 2024 by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 Twelve Greek hotels in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini are on the 2024 Star Awards’ list of honorees announced by Forbes Travel Guide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail