connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

Tag

//Greece cruise travel
0

Piraeus to Play Major Role for MSC Cruises in 2021

The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises' Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time.
Posted On 23 Jan 2020
, By
0

Sustainable Santorini Cruise Tourism Tops Minister – CLIA Europe Talks

Ways to facilitate cruise tourism to Santorini were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA Europe's Maria Deligianni.
Posted On 23 Oct 2019
, By
0

Greece’s Coordination Committee for Cruise Affairs Sets Agenda

Greece's coordination committee for cruise affairs has resumed responsibilities, with its agenda focusing on the sector's challenges and growth prospects.
Posted On 18 Oct 2019
, By
cruise ship
0

Greek Ports Welcome More Cruise Ships in Jan-June 2019

Cruise travel to Greek destinations picked up pace in the first six months of the year driving a 10.1 percent increase in total receipts, according to the Bank of Greece.
Posted On 17 Oct 2019
, By
0

Bill Approval Paves Way for Greek Port Sub-concession Deals

Α bill paving the way for public-private partnerships and sub-concessions for the commercial exploitation of 10 Greek ports has been approved by the Greek parliament.
Posted On 22 Feb 2019
, By
0

Port Sub-concessions, Waterways on Greek Shipping Ministry Priority List

The establishment of waterways and the sub-concession of port activities are top priorities for the National Coordination Committee for Cruise Affairs.
Posted On 07 Feb 2019
, By
0

Shipping Minister: Lavrio Can Grow into Yachting, Cruise, Trade Hub

Lavrio can evolve into a yachting and cruise hub once the suburban railway links the port with the Athens Airport, Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis said.
Posted On 03 Apr 2018
, By
Flisvos Marina © Maria Theofanopoulou
0

Vernicos: Greece’s Marine Tourism an Asset, Needs Clear Strategy

Greece needs a strategy in order to tap into the potential of marine tourism, said Economic and Social Council of Greece President George Vernicos.
Posted On 21 Mar 2018
, By
The
0

Piraeus Port ‘Pagoda’ Landmark to Become 5-Star Hotel

The landmark "Pagoda" building at the port of Piraeus is set to become a five-star hotel, according to Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) plans currently up for discussion.
Posted On 07 Feb 2018
, By
©Maria Theofanopoulou
0

Inbound Visitors to Greece Rise 8% in Jan-Sep 2017

Greece saw an eight percent increase in the number of non-resident inbound visitors during the first nine months of 2017, according to data released by the Bank of Greece.
Posted On 17 Jan 2018
, By
0

Cruise Travel to Greece Recovering Slowly Amid Challenges

Cruise travel to Greece is picking up pace albeit slowly after a major drop last year due to the geopolitical situation in Turkey, Egypt and Israel.
Posted On 10 Jan 2018
, By
0

Investments, Greek Port Upgrades a Must for Cruise Travel Growth

Extending the tourism season, improving the tourist experience, boosting private investments and port upgrades are basic for the development of cruise travel.
Posted On 08 Dec 2017
, By
Secretary-General for Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investment Christos Lambridis cut the ribbon of Heraklion port’s new cruise terminal.
0

Heraklio Port Welcomes New Cruise Ship Terminal

Secretary General for Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investment Christos Lambridis recently visited Heraklio on Crete, to inaugurate the port’s new cruise terminal.
Posted On 14 Nov 2017
, By
0

Greek Shipping Ministry Focuses on Berth Allocation Systems for Cruise Liners

The need to update the General Port Regulation and improve the mooring of cruise ships at Greek ports was the focus of a Shipping Ministry workshop.
Posted On 09 Nov 2017
, By
The port of Piraeus. Photo Source: Municipality of Piraeus
0

Greek Shipping Ministry Open to Port Use Proposals

Companies interested in making use of Greek ports will be able to do so through a system of sub-contracting, according to shipping minister Panagiotis Kouroublis.
Posted On 31 Oct 2017
, By
0

Cruise Travel to Greece Set for Better Days in 2018

Cruise travel to Greece is expected to pick up pace in 2018 following a slow year in 2017, according to pre-booking data presented at Seatrade Europe.
Posted On 11 Sep 2017
, By
0

Shipping Minister: Duty Free Sales Can Attract Cruise Travel to Greek Isles

Offering duty free sales at popular Greek islands can serve as an incentive to boost cruise travel, said Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis.
Posted On 30 Aug 2017
, By
0

Cruise Ships Sailing Away from Greek Destinations

True to shipping industry insider predictions, cruise travel to Greece, dropped in the Jan.-July period and is expected to remain below par in 2018. 
Posted On 14 Aug 2017
, By
0

Cruise Sector to Inject €0.5bn into Greek Economy in 2017

The cruise sector is expected to inject 0.5 billion euros into the Greek economy this year, according to Theodore Vokos, executive director of Posidonia Exhibitions.
Posted On 11 May 2017
, By
0

Rough Waters Ahead for Greek Cruise Travel

Despite forecasts of robust growth for the international cruise travel industry, the sector in Greece is barely keeping its head above the water with local industry insiders speaking of a 25 percent decline in traffic for 2017 and the same trend in 2018.
Posted On 05 Jan 2017
, By
1234

Newsletter

Signup to receive our daily travel-tourism industry newsletter.



CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Today’s Ferry departures

Piraeus port, Athens
Rafina port, Athens
Powered by: gtp logo

Newsletter

Signup to receive our daily travel-tourism industry newsletter.



CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

SUBSCRIBE TO RSS

https://news.gtp.gr/feed/

Advertise

GTP Headlines Media Kit

Copyright Notice

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts of texts published in this page and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Greek Travel Pages – gtp.gr and / or GTP Headlines - news.gtp.gr with appropriate and specific direction (hyperlink) to the original content.  All photographs appearing on this site are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

About Us

The team | About GTP Headlines

Contact Us

Greek Travel Pages,
6, Psylla str. Athens GR 10557
Call center: +30 210 324 7511

Contact Details

CONTRIBUTE

Guest posts are welcome. Read the editorial guidelines here.

Archives


Member of
sete logo
© 1998 – 2022 International Publications Ltd. - Terms