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EU Parliament Warns Unregulated Tourism May ‘Hurt’ Santorini

A European Parliament report on overtourism is warning that if tourism flows continue to increase on Santorini, the island will suffer dire consequences.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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Greece Travel Receipts Up by 8.4% in Jan-Sept 2018

Travel receipts for the nine months to September 2018 increased by 8.4 percent compared to the same period in 2017, according to final data released by the Bank of Greece.

Posted On 18 Jan 2019

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The Caryatids at the Acropolis Museum. Photo Source: Acropolis Museum

Different Ticket Rates for Acropolis Museum in Summer and Winter

Ticket prices for the Acropolis Museum are subject to change to 10 euros in the summer and 5 euros in winter, according to the Greek ministry of culture.

Posted On 15 Jan 2019

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Snowfall Disrupts Travel as New Cold Front Grips Greece

Greece is set to face a new cold front later on Monday, after a weekend of heavy snowfall and blizzards which caused disruption to travel as temperatures dropped below zero in most parts of the country.

Posted On 07 Jan 2019

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More Greeks to Travel Abroad for the Holidays

More Greeks this year will travel abroad for the Christmas and New Year holidays, according to figures gathered from travel agencies throughout Greece.

Posted On 20 Dec 2018

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Condor Adds New Routes to Greece for Summer 2019

German airline Condor will fly from Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Hanover to a number of Greek destinations, according to its summer flight schedule that starts at the end of March 2019.

Posted On 14 Dec 2018

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Expensive Tickets, Delays, Accessibility Top Greek Train Complaints

Overpriced tickets, delays and inefficient accessibility are the top complaints by commuters using Greek trains, according to a study by Greece’s Railways Regulatory Authority (RAS).

Posted On 13 Dec 2018

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TUI Hotels and Cruise Segments Drive Growth in 2018

TUI Group has presented double-digit earnings growth in 2018 - for the fourth consecutive year - driven by the strong performance of its hotels and cruise products.

Posted On 13 Dec 2018

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Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development George Tziallas.

Outwardness, Investment Key to Greek Tourism Development

Greece’s investment opportunities were analyzed during events in London, Berlin and Barcelona, by the country's Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, George Tziallas.

Posted On 10 Dec 2018

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Revision to Greek Casino Law Paves Way for Hellinikon Project, Minister Says

An amendment to a law on the licensing terms for casino operations in Greece is expected to set the Hellinikon development project into action.

Posted On 06 Dec 2018

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Three Greek Cities Among World’s 100 Hottest Travel Spots in 2018

Athens, Heraklion on Crete, and Rhodes are included in the world’s 100 most popular travel destinations, according to Euromonitor International.

Posted On 05 Dec 2018

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Polish Demand for Greece on the Rise, More to Come in 2019

Greece welcomed 960,000 visitors from Poland during the January-September 2018 period, remaining at the top of the Polish market.

Posted On 04 Dec 2018

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New Faces: Christina Mitsopoulou, Sales & Reservations Manager at ‘Mykonos Pearls’

This week, GTP Headlines introduces Christina Mitsopoulou, the Sales & Reservations Manager at 'Mykonos Pearls', a fast-growing company that manages selected villas on Mykonos.

Posted On 03 Dec 2018

, By Nikos Krinis

Hellenikon Project, Photo Source: Lamda Development

Ongoing Casino Negotiations Impeding Hellinikon Project Works

The Hellinikon project has been deferred to the end of 2019, due to negotiations for the establishment of a casino on the premise.

Posted On 27 Nov 2018

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y.Skoulas

Greece Tourist Traffic Still Strong in September but Spending Down

Inbound tourist traffic to Greece rose in September, but travel receipts are still slow and the average spending per trip recorded a drop.

Posted On 21 Nov 2018

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TUI to Debut ‘Adults Only’ Concept Hotel Brand on Santorini

TUI Group in 2019 will debut the "Sensimar" concept hotel brand on the Greek island of Santorini with the opening of the TUI Sensimar Meltemi Blue.

Posted On 21 Nov 2018

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Greek Tourism Success Story ‘Troubles’ German Press

Germany’s daily business paper Handelsblatt appears to be wondering whether Greece’s unprecedented success in tourism will continue into the new year.

Posted On 20 Nov 2018

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