Day: January 21, 2019 | GTP Headlines

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 Property Observatory Says Airbnb Phenomenon to Die Out

Short-term home-sharing for tourism purposes is set to decline, according the president of the Greek Property Price Observatory, Kostas Georgakos.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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UNWTO: 2018 Second Strongest Year for Tourism Since 2010

International tourist arrivals grew 6 percent in 2018 to 1.4 billion, proving to be the second strongest year since 2010, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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Piraeus to Welcome More Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2019

Cruise ship arrivals at the Piraeus Port for 2019 are expected to grow by 15.8 percent, according to the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA).

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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Thessaloniki Aiming to Attract Dutch Holidaymakers in 2019

Thessaloniki in northern Greece is winning over all the more Dutch holidaymakers, with forecasts for 2019 indicating an upward trend.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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Greek Food Tourism Forum Calls for Coordination, Targeted Actions

Tourism and food experts discussed ways to effectively tap into gastronomy tourism in Greece during a food tourism forum held in Athens.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

, By Maria Paravantes

Attica’s Wine and Gastronomy Introduced to the Dutch Market

Attica's gastronomy and wines were presented to the Dutch market by the Region of Attica at the "Vakantiebeurs 2019" tourism fair in Utrecht.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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ANEK Lines’ Ferries Get ‘We do Local’ Quality Seal

ANEK Lines has received the “We do Local” quality certification seal for its ferries, after successfully adopting the initiative’s proposed standards that aim to promote Greek tourism.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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Greek-Dutch Expo Looks to Boost Ties Between Greece and The Netherlands

Residents and visitors in Utrecht, The Netherlands, will have the chance to “Feel, Taste, Live Greece!” during the 2nd Greek-Dutch Expo/Fest in March.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

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