Air Travel Cirium: World’s Most On-time Airlines and Airports of 2024 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 Aeromexico and Riyadh King Khalid International Airport have been named the most punctual global airline and airport of 2024, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Survey: Two Greek Cities Among Top Stress-free Destinations for Americans by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 by GTP editing team 8 January 2025 A survey has included Thessaloniki and Heraklion among the least anxiety-inducing cities in the world for American travelers seeking to unwind. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ‘Climate Resilience Fee’ Rates Increase for Greek Hotels and Short-term Rentals by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 The new rates for the “Climate Resilience Fee” – imposed on Greece’s hotel rooms and short-term rentals – have come into effect. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece Launches International Tender to Boost Cruise Activity at Three Key Ports by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF) has initiated an international tender process to enhance cruise activity at three key ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Region to Create Largest Certified Hiking Trail Network in Greece by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 by GTP editing team 7 January 2025 The Peloponnese Region will upgrade and modernize a 1,729 km hiking trail network, making it one of the largest in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Fodor’s Includes Meteora Among Top Places to Go in Europe in 2025 by GTP editing team 4 January 2025 by GTP editing team 4 January 2025 Meteora in Thessaly earned a spot among Europe’s top destinations for 2025, as highlighted by Fodor’s Travel magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Parnassos Ski Center Secures €8.7 Million for Upgrades Through Recovery Fund by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 The Parnassos Ski Center is set to receive significant upgrades through an 8.7-million-euro investment funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Piraeus: Greece’s First Underwater Antiquities Museum to Open by 2026 by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 by GTP editing team 3 January 2025 Greece’s first National Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus is set to open in 2026, featuring more than 2,500 exhibits. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greece’s Tourism Industry Achieves Record Revenues and Arrivals in 2024 by Nikos Krinis 30 December 2024 by Nikos Krinis 30 December 2024 Greece’s tourism sector closed 2024 on a high note and set new records in both revenue and visitor arrivals, according to INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Demand for Greek Short-Term Rentals Surges in Autumn 2024, AirDNA Reports by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Greek short-term rental market experienced a 20.1% surge in demand during autumn 2024, driven by an uptick in shoulder-season travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Ranks Among the World’s 100 Best Cities for 2025, Study Finds by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Athens is included in the 2025 World’s Best Cities Report, praised for its historic landmarks and ambitious regeneration projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Submits Fifth Application for EU Recovery Fund Disbursement by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Greek government recently submitted its fifth application to the European Commission for funding under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Introduces Tax Incentives to Address Housing Crisis and Promote Insurance by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Greek government is introducing tax incentives to tackle housing challenges, while also promoting disaster preparedness through insurance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats American Express: Greece Among Brits’ Favorite Overseas Destinations for 2025 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Greece has been identified as one of the top overseas destinations for UK holidaymakers, according to a new survey by American Express. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Soon to Get 100 More ‘Green’ Buses for Public Transportation by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Athens’ public transport system will soon benefit from 100 new electric buses, according to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Shipping Ministry Moves Forward with Volos Port Restoration by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 The Shipping Ministry has signed a restoration contract for the Volos Port following the natural disasters “Daniel” and “Elias” in September 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Harry Theoharis Officially Announces Candidacy for Secretary-General of UN Tourism by Nikos Krinis 30 December 2024 by Nikos Krinis 30 December 2024 Harry Theoharis, Greece’s former tourism minister, has formally submitted his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news National Geographic Highlights Samos as Greece’s Most ‘Unexpected’ Destination for 2025 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Samos, a picturesque island in the North Aegean, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of Greece’s most “unexpected” destinations for 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands Among Harper’s Bazaar’s Top Getaway Destinations for 2025 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Crete, Mykonos, Patmos, Milos, and Sifnos rank among the top destinations to watch for in 2025, according to Harper’s Bazaar editor Brooke Bobb. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece and Armenia Hold Talks to Boost Bilateral Cultural Cooperation by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 by GTP editing team 30 December 2024 Greece and Armenia recently held talks on enhancing bilateral cultural cooperation to address modern challenges, including the illegal movement of cultural goods. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail