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Grivalia Hospitality President & CEO George Chrysikos.

Grivalia Hospitality: Greek Luxury Tourism, Glamping Projects Coming Soon

Grivalia Hospitality has a number of tourism investment projects in Greece in the making, including a glamping site and luxury hotel units.

Posted On 22 May 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

WTTC Tells Governments to ‘Get Serious’ About Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to offer incentives to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production.

Posted On 22 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

New Democracy President Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @kmitsotakis / Twitter

New Democracy Wins Big in Greek Elections

The ruling conservative New Democracy party on Sunday secured a commanding win over left-wing Syriza, but not an outright majority to form a government.

Posted On 22 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

IATA: Booking Data Points to Strong Summer Travel Season

The levels of confidence among travelers for the peak summer travel season are high, according to a survey carried out by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Posted On 19 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Photo Source: Visit Greece / K. Grozoudis

Study Reveals the Tourist ‘Types’ that Pick Thessaloniki for Holidays

Art lovers, active types and foodies are among the ‘travel tribes’ that select Thessaloniki as their holiday destination.

Posted On 19 May 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Thessaloniki Metro Almost Ready, Greek PM on First Test Run

Thessaloniki’s metro, to serve almost 250,000 commuters a day once completed, is almost ready.

Posted On 19 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Greek hoteliers Stavros and Andreas Andreadis with Questex Travel and Hospitality Group President Alexi Khajavi. Photo source: Sani/Ikos Group

Greek Hoteliers Stavros and Andreas Andreadis Honored with IHIF Lifetime Achievement Award

Greek hoteliers Stavros and Andreas Andreadis were honored for the successful expansion and development of their their Sani & Ikos resorts in Greece and across the Mediterranean.

Posted On 19 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Athens Airport: New Curbside Pick-up Rules Take Effect June 7

Athens International Airport will be putting into effect new curbside access and traffic rules starting on June 7.

Posted On 19 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Thessaloniki Food, Nightlife Winning Over More Tourists

Nightlife and food are two of Thessaloniki’s strong points attracting more visitors to Greece’s northern city, found a satisfaction study.

Posted On 18 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Greece Among Top Choices of British easyJet Flyers this Summer

British holidaymakers flying on easyJet are picking Greece this year, according to a poll conducted by the carrier.

Posted On 18 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Air Passenger Traffic to Greece Continues to Mark Sharp Rise

Passenger arrivals across all airports in Greece marked a sharp increase in the first four months of the year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Posted On 18 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Uber Launches On-demand Boat Service on Mykonos Island, Greece

Uber in June will launch a new seasonal private charter boat service on the Greek island of Mykonos.

Posted On 18 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Greece Ranks 35th Out of 88 Countries in 1st Meaningful Tourism Index

Greece still has a long way to go in terms of achieving “meaningful tourism”, according to the first Meaningful Tourism Index released by the Hamburg-based Meaningful Tourism Center.

Posted On 18 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Mykonos Tops Airbnb’s Most Searched Int’l Destinations by US Travelers in Q1

Mykonos is the top most searched for destination by US travelers seeking Airbnb accommodation in Q1.

Posted On 17 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Greece Preparing Bill for New Health Tourism Products & Medical Visa

Greece is preparing a new bill to create a medical visa and health ministry-certified clinics to provide specialized services at large tourist resorts.

Posted On 17 May 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece’s Regional Airports Outdo Pre-Covid 2019 Traffic Levels in April

Greece’s regional airports run by Fraport managed to exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels last month handling 1.6 million passengers.

Posted On 17 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni. Photo source: European Commission

Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Posted On 16 May 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece and Athens See Ratings Rise for Travel Experience in Q1

Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE.

Posted On 16 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Global Ecotourism Market Gaining Ground, Expected to Grow 15% Between 2023-2033

The ecotourism market is set to surge in the following years, driven by consumer demand for sustainable travel and supported by technology and conservation efforts worldwide.

Posted On 16 May 2023

, By GTP editing team