Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Recoups pre-Covid Tourism Numbers in 2023 But Lags Behind Competitors by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 Greece fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism arrivals and revenues but still failed to outperform main rival countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Lifeguard Requirement for Shoreline Use Upsets Evia’s Beach Business Owners by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 Evia entrepreneurs hoping to operate businesses on the beach are up in arms over a new bill which requires they hire lifeguards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Radisson RED Mitropoleos Square Athens Moves to Next Phase by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 by GTP editing team 9 February 2024 A 30-million-euro Radisson Group hotel investment in the center of Athens moves to next phase of development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hospitality Giant Hilton Set to Strengthen Presence in Greece by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 Global hospitality company Hilton has announced its aim to increase its presence in Greece in the years ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Top 10 Tourist Nationalities at Thessaloniki’s Hotels in 2023 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 America was the top tourist-generating country to the hotels in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2023 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation: Flight Disruption is 300% Above Historical Norms by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 Flight disruption remains 300% above historical norms as the aviation industry is up against a skills shortage and the rapid return of demand for air travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Heraklion Airport to Close for 5 Days Due to Runway Upgrades by GTP editing team 8 February 2024 by GTP editing team 8 February 2024 Heraklion Airport on Crete will close for five days for necessary upgrade works to take place on its runways. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Chios Hoteliers Association Announces New President by GTP editing team 8 February 2024 by GTP editing team 8 February 2024 The Chios Hoteliers Association announced its new Board of Directors following elections that took place among its members. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s 7th International Hospitality Forum Opens February 10 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2024 Top executives of the Greek and global tourism industry will come together in Athens at the 7th International Hospitality Forum (IHF). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece First Stop for Isrotel’s New Hotel Brand, Sees Investments of €70m by Nikos Krinis 7 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 7 February 2024 Israel-based Isrotel will launch its new international brand ALUMA with the opening of the first of three hotels in Athens, Greece, in March. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Arrivals from Turkey Lift Thessaloniki Hotel Overnight Stays in 2023 by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 Thessaloniki welcomed a 116% rise in overnight stays from Turkey last year which contributed to a 14.75% rise in overall night stays in the Greek city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Athens Airport Makes Stock Market Debut with a Bang by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 Keen buyer interest in Athens Airport during its stock market debut sent shares soaring in the first minutes of trade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Minister Kefalogianni in US to Boost Ties in Tourism by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will be visiting New York this week as part of ongoing efforts to increase tourist flows from the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Long-haul Travelers to Europe Prioritize Safety and Affordability, Says ETC by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 Safety, infrastructure and affordability are the key factors affecting potential long-haul travelers when choosing a destination in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Holds Title of ‘Partner Country’ at 45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 Greece, having the title of “Partner Country”, will show its best at the 45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Looks to Attract Swedish Tourists All Year Round by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 by GTP editing team 7 February 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry wants to promote Greece as an attractive destination for Swedish tourists to visit during the whole year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Travelers in 7 Long-haul Markets Add Greece to their Bucket Lists by GTP editing team 6 February 2024 by GTP editing team 6 February 2024 Travelers in seven international markets have placed Greece among their top choices in the first four months of the new year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Dozens of Investment Plans Submitted for Greek Port and Marina Upgrades by GTP editing team 6 February 2024 by GTP editing team 6 February 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry received 41 investment plans after a call for projects that will upgrade the country’s ports and marinas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton – Brown Hotels: Franchise Agreements for Two Properties in Greece by Nikos Krinis 6 February 2024 by Nikos Krinis 6 February 2024 Two of Brown Hotels’ “Isla Brown” properties in Greece are now members of the “Curio Collection by Hilton” brand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel More Flights to Meet Irish Tourist Demand for Greece in 2024 by GTP editing team 6 February 2024 by GTP editing team 6 February 2024 To meet the growing demand for Greece by Irish travelers, airlines such as Aer Lingus and Ryanair are adding more flights to Greek destinations this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail