Laws, Regulations & Policy New Commission Rules Aim to Improve Traveler Rights in the EU by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 The EU aims to revise rules that will strengthen traveler rights and improve the overall travel experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Germany’s Greece – Cyprus Travel Specialist Attika Reisen Files Bankruptcy by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 After nearly 50 years, one of Germany’s leading travel specialists for Greece and Cyprus, Attika Reisen, filed bankruptcy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism to Lesvos Picks Up Pace, Arrivals Fully Recover by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 Arrivals to the airport of Lesvos have recovered fully as more airline companies are already offering flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Renewed Greek ‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Seal Presented to Hospitality Sector by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has evolved the identity and logo of its “Boutique Hotel” certification seal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Jet2holidays Adds Symi and ‘Athens Coast’ to its Summer 2024 Program by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 UK tour operator Jet2holidays has added the Greek island of Symi and the “Athens Coast” to its program for summer 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes 2 Million Travelers in October, Sees Off-season Demand Grow by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 Greece welcomed 2 million people in October breaking all records for the month and reflecting growing off-season tourist demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Region: 47,900 International Flights in Jan-Oct by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 More than 6.5 million travelers visited Greece’s South Aegean islands in the first 10 months of the year surpassing 2022 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Investment Migration Can Help Address Sustainability Challenges by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 Most countries successfully achieving UN sustainability goals are also offering investment migration programs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Endorses Disbursement of €3.6bn in Recovery Funds for Greece by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 After implementing required reforms, Greece prepares to receive a third tranche of 3.64 billion euros in EU recovery funds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Sustainable and Safe Transport Top Greek Gov’t Targets by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 Greece to focus on improving passenger transportation services and establishing electromobility infrastructure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats NBG: Greece’s Tourism Sector Still on Track Despite Natural Disaster Toll by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 Greece’s tourism sector is set for a record year in 2023 despite 1.2 billion euros in losses incurred by fires and floods. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Angered Over Climate Resilience Charge by Maria Paravantes 28 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 November 2023 Greek hoteliers urge the government to reassess a newly announced climate resilience levy, arguing that it creates market distortions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Wants Member States to Step Up Schengen Cooperation, Reduce Extended Border Checks by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 The European Commission aims to reduce extended border checks in the Schengen area by suggesting new measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Visa-free Entry to China for Travelers from 5 European Countries by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 Travelers from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia can enter China visa-free as of December 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira to Step Down by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World, has announced his decision to step down from his role at the end of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Fire – Flood Toll on Thessaly, Rhodes Hoteliers Reaches €96m by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 A study found that hoteliers in Thessaly and on Rhodes suffered 96 million euros in losses as a result of floods and fires this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Regional Airports See November Passenger Traffic Up by 15% by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2023 Passenger flow at the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport Greece is recording a strong performance this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Disability Card: Travel Across EU to Become Easier for Persons with Disabilities by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 EU member states have agreed on a new European disability card for persons with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Investments, Parthenon Marbles Top Greek PM’s London Visit by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 Greek PM is in London to request the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and discuss investment opportunities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail