Trade Associations - Gov Minister: Greece Setting High Sustainability Goals in Tourism by Maria Paravantes 15 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 15 December 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking ahead to a new era setting high sustainability goals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece Leading EU Country for Maritime Transport in 2022 by GTP editing team 15 December 2023 by GTP editing team 15 December 2023 Greece was one of the countries in the EU to remain in the lead in terms of maritime passenger transport in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality WTTC: More than 1,300 hotels Part of ‘Sustainability Basics’ Scheme by GTP editing team 15 December 2023 by GTP editing team 15 December 2023 The WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics program is set to end if first year on a high with more than 1,300 hotels verified, across more than 30 countries from around the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Seaplane Flights to Kick Off from Corfu in Spring, Investor Says by GTP editing team 15 December 2023 by GTP editing team 15 December 2023 Highly-anticipated seaplane flights are scheduled to kick off from Corfu in the spring, announced the project’s investor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Report: Athens is a ‘Must-see’ Destination but with ‘Weaknesses’ by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2023 Athens is in fact a “must see” destination, but lags behind other European cities due to “inherent weaknesses”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens and ‘its Islands’ Should be Promoted Together, Says Hotels President by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2023 Athens hoteliers are suggesting the joint promotion of the Greek capital and the nearby islands of the Saronic Gulf. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Messinia Hoteliers Call for Tourism Ministry Support by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 Messinia hoteliers are calling on the tourism ministry to help boost traveler activity at Kalamata Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister: Athens – Attica Top Global Destinations Thanks to Quality Hospitality Services by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 The high quality of hospitality services offered have established Athens and Attica as leading choices for international travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greeks Preferring Trips Abroad for Christmas and New Year’s by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 Greeks are choosing international over domestic destinations for the Christmas and New Year’s. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greek Events & Conferences Body Aiming for University-level Educational Programs by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 by GTP editing team 14 December 2023 Greek MICE association HAPCO & DES teamed up with the University of West Attica to upgrade educational programs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Study: Lower Category Greek Hotels Need Access to Funding Programs for Upgrades by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 Lower category hotels in Greece need access to funds to make improvements and keep up with the times. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility SETE to Provide Sustainability Toolkit to Greek Tourism SMEs by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 SETE will launch a special program to offer tourism enterprises support to transition to sustainable business practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece and UAE to Cooperate on Making Poros Next GR-eco Island by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 December 2023 Greece and the United Arab Emirates agreed to work together on transforming Poros into the country’s next smart energy island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation One More Win for EU Tourist Bus Drivers and Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 13 December 2023 by GTP editing team 13 December 2023 EU lawmakers supported proposals that will give tourist bus drivers the choice to organize their breaks based on the demands of their work. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Macedonia Region a Frontrunner in Sustainable Travel Experiences by GTP editing team 13 December 2023 by GTP editing team 13 December 2023 Greece’s Central Macedonia Region sets the example as a sustainable tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: 2023 is a Milestone Year for Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 SETE President Yiannis Paraschis referred to 2023 as a milestone year for Greek tourism, while opening the confederation’s annual conference on Tuesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Launch Public Consultation for Tourism Land Use Framework by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 Greece’s new legal framework for the spatial plan that will define land use for tourism purposes will soon be put up for public consultation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey by Maria Paravantes 12 December 2023 by Maria Paravantes 12 December 2023 The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility Greece Announces Two New Energy Upgrade Programs for Tourism Businesses by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 The Greek Ministry for Environment & Energy is expected to announce two new energy upgrade programs for tourism businesses next month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Tourism Ministry Participates in UN Climate Change Conference COP28 by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 by GTP editing team 12 December 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry presented climate actions on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail