Month: June 2016 | Page 3

ABTA: How will ‘Brexit’ Affect Your Holiday? – Q&A

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has released a very useful Q&A that provides answers to questions regarding the impact of "Brexit" on travel plans.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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Europe’s Airports Call for EU and UK Aviation Markets to Remain Integrated

Taking note of the results of the UK referendum on EU membership, European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, has called for the EU and UK aviation markets to remain fully integrated in the future – to safeguard and promote vital air connectivity for consumers as well as continued...

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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US Journalists to Spread the Word about Rhodes and Kos

The tourism department of the Region of the South Aegean is hosting a press trip for American journalists on the islands of Rhodes and Kos.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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Athens Chamber of Tradesmen in Talks with Alibaba to Enter Greece

Representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, will be visiting Athens in September to hold talks with government officials and local professionals on a future collaboration.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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Electra Hotels & Resorts Announces More Key Appointments

Electra Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce new key appointments to its staff prior to the opening of the brand new 5-star hotel "Electra Metropolis" in Athens.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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HotelBrain Promotes Mykonos Kitesurfing on Red Bull Wings

Hotel management company HotelBrain joined forces with energy drink Red Bull to promote kitesurfing by hosting world champion Gisela Pulido at the Mykonos Waves Hotel recently.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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Hellenic Seaways Announces New Board of Directors

Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways recently announced its new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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Pioneering Greeks – Isidoros Sideridis, Managing Director of SiEBEN

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Isidoros Sideridis, the managing director of SiEBEN, a company that provides innovative IT solutions for enterprises, using the most modern technologies.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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UK Votes EU Away, Fears of Domino Effect Linger

Europe appears to be shocked at the decision of UK citizens to leave the EU voting by 51.9 percent for an exit while conservative parties across the 28-member bloc are now calling for referendums in their countries placing European unity at risk.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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Wyndham Expands in Europe with First Hotel in Greece

Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels, has announced that accessible luxury is coming to Athens when the Wyndham Grand Athens, the group's first hotel in Greece, opens in the city centre early next year.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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Celestyal: Cruising in Style to New Destinations

Leading cruise operator Celestyal Cruises has announced the addition of new destinations to its 2017 itinerary, to board at Dubai and set off to Fujairah (United Arab Emirates), Muscat (Oman), Abu Dhabi, Doha (Qatar) and Bahrain.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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Bank of Greece: Jan-April Arrivals Down by 5.3%

Bank of Greece figures this week showed that January-April arrivals to the country dropped by 5.3 percent while travel receipts also were down by 3.4 percent.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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Bike Friendly Hotels the Next New Thing in Greece

Whether its needing a place to stay the night or a spot to keep your bicycle safe, the new Bike Friendly Hotels initiative rewards accommodation facilities in Greece, which not only offer hotel services tailored to cyclists’ needs but also actively contribute to sustainable tourism.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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Emirates Celebrates 20 Years of Operations in Greece

Emirates marks its 20th year of connecting passengers from Greece to Dubai and across its global network of over 150 destinations.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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South Aegean Announces Candidacy for ‘European Region of Gastronomy 2019’ Title

The Region of the South Aegean has announced that it will be a candidate for the "European Region of Gastronomy 2019" title, an important initiative that will highlight and give international visibility to the quality food offer of the Aegean islands.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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‘Santorini Experience 2016’ – Registrations are Open!

Entries have opened for the “Santorini Experience”, taking place on October 7-9. For the second year in a row, fans of swimming, running and of Santorini Island will experience breathtaking views, challenging routes and a rewarding experience!

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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Grace Hotels Appoints Robert Swade as CEO

Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, has appointed Robert Swade as its Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2016.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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LOT Polish Airlines Announces Connection from Warsaw to Seoul

Poland’s national air carrier LOT will launch a new connection from Warsaw to the South Korean capital, Seoul, on October 17.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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Greek Kyriakos Pozrikidis at CEFA Helm Again

Kyriakos Pozrikidis, CEO of TIF-Helexpo, steps in as chairman of the Central European Fair Alliance (CEFA), after being unanimously re-elected to the post last week.

Posted On 23 Jun 2016

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