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Greece Names New Transport Minister After Deadly Train Collision

Giorgos Gerapetritis steps in as Greece’s new transport minister following the tragic Tempi train collision.

HATTA’s New Board of Directors Aims to Tackle Tourism Challenges

HATTA, the association representing travel agencies in Greece, has announced a new Board of Directors.

Accor Appoints Philippe Bijaoui as Senior VP Development, Europe & North Africa

Hospitality group Accor has appointed Philippe Bijaoui as its Senior Vice-President Development, Europe & North Africa.

Celebrity Cruises Appoints Greek Brothers as Co-captains of its Fourth ‘Edge’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has appointed Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis as co-captains of the Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in its “Edge” Series, debuting winter 2023.

Greek Yachting Association Announces New Board of Directors

Greek yachting professional Michael Skoulikidis was re-elected as president of the Greek Yachting Association (GYA).

EPEST: New Board of Directors for Greece’s Professional Yacht Owners Association

The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) has elected a new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate.

Grand Serai Hotel in Ioannina Welcomes New Director of Sales

“The A Hotels” chain of resorts and spas has announced Εlena Papadaki as the new Director of Sales of the Grand Serai Congress & Spa in Ioannina, Greece.

Emirates Appoints Ibrahim Ghanim as New Country Manager for Greece and Albania

Emirates Airline has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Ghanim as the new Area Manager for Greece and Albania.

Nicholas Kelaiditis Re-elected Chairman of ECTAA’s Tourism Committee

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) has re-elected HATTA President Nicholas Kelaiditis as chairman of its Tourism Committee.

New CEO Named for Athens Development and Destination Management Agency

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA), the official DMO of the Greek capital, has appointed Epameinondas Mousios as new chief executive officer.

Aviation-Event Appoints Athens Airport’s Ioanna Papadopoulou as Co-president

Ioanna Papadopoulou, the Director of Communications & Marketing of Athens International Airport (AIA), has been appointed Co-president of Aviation-Event, a leading conference, media, and networking platform for the international travel and tourism industry.

Greece’s Alexandros Vassilikos Elected HOTREC President

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been elected president of HOTREC, the umbrella association for Hotels, Restaurants, & Cafes in Europe.

ITA Airways Announces Country Manager for Greece

Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways has appointed Anna Xenaki as its Country Manager for Greece.

Greek Exhibition Industry Gets a ‘Voice’ Through New Association

The Greek exhibition industry, which includes 1,050 companies and 4,400 employees, has established its first trade body to represent the sector’s interests.

GB Roof Garden Restaurant Welcomes New Chef de Cuisine Nikos Liokas

The GB Roof Garden Restaurant of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens has welcomed the addition of Nikos Liokas to the restaurant’s culinary team as the new Chef de Cuisine.

IATA: Mehmet Tevfik Nane Assumes Duties as Board of Governors Chair

Pegasus Airlines Vice Chairperson Mehmet Tevfik Nane has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term.

Thessaloniki’s Hoteliers Elect Andreas Mandrinos as President for a Third Term

Greek hotelier Andreas Mandrinos was re-elected as president of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association for a third consecutive term.

Evia Hoteliers Appoint New Board of Directors

The Evia Hoteliers Association has announced the composition of its new Board of Directors following an election process that took place among its members.

Αngsana Corfu Resort & Spa Appoints Kostas Biblis as General Manager

The five-star Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa, the first Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts property in Europe, has appointed Kostas Biblis as its new general manager.

HAPCO & DES: Sissi Lygnou Elected President of Greece’s Professional Congress Organizers

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers & Destinations Events Specialists (HAPCO & DES) has appointed Sissi Lygnou as the president of its new Board of Directors.