Social Responsibility ECTAA – Greece Mark Fruitful Collaboration Towards ‘Greener’ Tourism by GTP editing team 29 December 2023 by GTP editing team 29 December 2023 European travel agents and tour operators celebrate a fruitful cooperation with the Greek tourism board in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Survey: Dutch Travelers Have Crete at Top of 2024 Bucket List by GTP editing team 29 December 2023 by GTP editing team 29 December 2023 The island of Crete was chosen by Dutch travelers as their favorite destination in Greece to travel in 2024, according to a recent online survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: Travelers to Take Fewer but Longer Trips in 2024 by GTP editing team 29 December 2023 by GTP editing team 29 December 2023 The first travel trend in a outlook report of ForwardKeys sees travelers opting for fewer but longer trips in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s 10-month Tourism Revenues Break Pre-Covid 2019 Record by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 Ten-month tourism revenues in Greece have already soared past total 2019 levels, paving the way for a new record year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Alpha Bank: Tourism Key Driver of Greece’s Economic Recovery in 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 December 2023 Tourism played a decisive role in Greece’s post-Covid recovery and is set to support growth in the coming years, found a report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees Airbnb Demand Drop in Q1 2024 Despite Strong Autumn by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 Demand for short-term rentals in Greece in the first quarter of the new year is down despite a boom in October and November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Gets Third EU Recovery and Resilience Facility Payment: €3.6bn by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 The European Commission paid Greece the third payment, which amounts to 3.64 billion euros, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Tourism Studies Upgrade Next on Greek Gov’t Agenda by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 by GTP editing team 28 December 2023 Greece’s tourism and education ministers agreed to draw up a plan for the upgrade of tourism studies and training programs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ECTAA: Greek Tourism Achieves Record-breaking Year, Focusing on Sustainable Growth by GTP editing team 27 December 2023 by GTP editing team 27 December 2023 Greece’s tourism sector marks an extraordinary milestone in 2023, demonstrating a robust resurgence to pre-pandemic levels, according to Europe’s travel agents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards LTI: Two Hotels in Greece Among World’s Best Luxury Arrivals in 2023 by GTP editing team 27 December 2023 by GTP editing team 27 December 2023 Two hotels in Greece, the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino and The Dolli, are among the 15 global arrivals that Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI) rates as this year’s best. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Hotel Association Announces New Board of Directors, Priorities for Tourism by GTP editing team 27 December 2023 by GTP editing team 27 December 2023 The Rhodes Hotel Association plans to boost the island’s presence at tourism exhibitions and focus on specific markets to extend the season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greek Airports See All-time Record in Passenger Traffic and Flights by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 Passenger traffic at all Greek airports during the first 11 months of the year recorded an all-time record, with an increase of 9.6% compared to 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s New Tourism Land Use Bill Sets Terms for Airbnbs and Uninhabited Islands by Maria Paravantes 22 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 22 December 2023 A new spatial planning bill in Greece sets limits to Airbnb-style operations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Hard Rock’s First Hotel Casino in Greece Expected to Open in 3 Years by Nikos Krinis 22 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 22 December 2023 The “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens” has officially entered its construction phase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece Aiming to Develop Cycling Tourism and Railbiking by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 Greece is exploring ways to develop cycling tourism and promote a new trend in Greece called railbiking. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats New Report Sees ‘Significant’ Rise in Female Employment in Tourism by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 A new report reveals that the travel and tourism sector is delivering employment opportunities to women and young people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Santorini Hoteliers Association Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 by GTP editing team 22 December 2023 Greek hotelier Antonis Pagonis has been appointed president of the Santorini Hoteliers Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review The Economist Names Greece ‘Country of the Year’ for 2023 by GTP editing team 21 December 2023 by GTP editing team 21 December 2023 British weekly The Economist has named Greece ‘Country of the Year’ for 2023 for its resilience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats INSETE: 5 Greek Regions Account for 90% of Country’s Tourism Revenues by GTP editing team 21 December 2023 by GTP editing team 21 December 2023 Greece’s tourism revenues reached 24 billion euros in 2022 contributing 11.5% directly to Greece’s GDP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister: New Athens Metro to Save Commuters Time, Ease Traffic by GTP editing team 21 December 2023 by GTP editing team 21 December 2023 The extension of the Athens metro network is expected to save commuters time, ease traffic and air pollution. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail