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ITB Asia Cements Commitment to Asia Pacific, Stays in Singapore for Another 3 Years

Singapore will continue to be home to the next three editions of the region’s leading travel trade show – ITB Asia, following a partnership extension between the organisers of the event Messe Berlin and the Singapore Tourism Board.

Austrian Launches Virtual Assistant ‘myAustrian Messenger Service’

Austrian Airlines is now offering its new "myAustrian Messenger Service", a cost-free, virtual assistant that supports customers in responding to their inquiries via Facebook Messenger in a matter of seconds at any time.

IHU: Application Deadline for MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management on Nov. 1

Those interested in applying for the Thessaloniki-based International Hellenic University’s (IHU) MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management program for the 2016-2017 academic year must submit their applications by November 1.

Pioneering Greeks: Varvara Neofotistou, Managing Director of Greek Coffee Company ‘Nektar’

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Varvara Neofotistou, the managing director of the Greek coffee company Nektar, a family-owned and operated business.

Fraport Unveils Plans for Macedonia Airport, Aims to Boost Traffic by 47%

German airport operator Fraport recently unveiled ambitious plans for the makeover of the Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki.

Six Greek Hotels Go Under, Now in the Hands of Eurobank

Unable to pay off their loans, six Greek hotels are now in the hands of Eurobank, the group’s Head of Group Corporate & Investment Banking, Konstantinos Vassiliou, said this week.

IATA Chief Reveals Vision for Enhanced Air Travel

More efficient and less intrusive security checks, enriched air travel shopping options, a single order record to include all reference numbers for the trip, accurate real-time information and single identity verification are just some of the International Air Transport...

TUI Group Headline Partner of WTM Buyers’ Club

World Travel Market London has announced TUI Group as headline sponsor of its prestigious WTM Buyers’ Club, the business club for senior travel industry decision makers with direct purchasing responsibility.

Celestyal Cruises’ CEO takes the Helm at CLIA Europe

The CLIA Europe General Assembly has appointed Kyriakos Anastassiadis, CEO of Celestyal Cruises, as CLIA Europe Chairman.

Aqua Vista Hotels Signs Multi-annual Rental Contract with Santorini’s ‘Ayoba Suites’

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently signed a multi-annual rental contract with Ayoba Suites, a boutique hotel located on the renowned Greek island of Santorini.

Creta Maris Holds Action to Promote Environmental Protection and Cretan Culture

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently celebrated its Travelife Gold recertification by organizing a double action that focused on raising awareness of environmental protection and promoting the genuine Cretan culture.

G & A Mamidakis Foundation Offers Fine Art via Mobile with Clio Muse

The G & A Mamidakis Foundation invites all on a digital tour at the Open Museum of the Minos Beach Art Hotel in Agios Nikolaos, Crete.

Travelotopos will Attend Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal

Greek technology company Travelotopos will be part of "Europe’s largest Technology Marketplace" as it will attend Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal, during November 7-10.

KLM Offers Customers Wider Choice of Destinations

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has added two new intercontinental destinations to its 2016 winter schedule, namely Miami in the US and Colombo in Sri Lanka.

In Memory of Giorgos Pavlidis

Giorgos Pavlidis, the regional governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, died of cancer early on Thursday, October 20. He was 60 years old.

European Commission Chief Spokesperson Lauds Greek Tourism

Referring to the prospects of Greek tourism on Monday, the European Commission's chief spokesperson, Margaritis Schinas, noted that in 2026 the contribution of tourism to the country's GDP will exceed 22 percent, while 28 percent of the total workforce will be employed in the...

Tziallas Touches on Greece Tourism Season Extension, Entrepreneurship Support

Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Yiorgos Tziallas, recently informed sector professionals on the ministry's plans to extend the tourism season and support entrepreneurship.

‘Green’ Measures May Lead to Greek Ferry Fare Hikes

Greek ferry fares are set to increase by 27 percent if the government implements environmental measures, according to the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships.

Marriott Back in Athens with New Hotel

Some four years later, Marriott International has announced plans to “set up shop” in Athens with a new 366-room hotel to open by 2018.

New Athens–Kalamata Daily Flights by Olympic Air Announced for 2017

The 2017 tourism season in Messinia will kick off with the launch of 12 weekly direct flights connecting Athens to Kalamata.