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Angela Gerekou Appointed to Advisory Board of World Tourism Forum Institute

The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has welcomed Greek National Tourism Organization President Angela Gerekou to its advisory board.

Giorgos Koubenas Appointed President of Greece’s Cruise Ship Owners Union

Giorgos Koubenas has taken on the role of the new president of Greece’s Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN). He succeeds Theodore Kontes.

Willie Walsh Takes Over at IATA

Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac.

BookOnlineNow Appoints Elena Klouda as Head of Sales & Business Development

BookOnlineNow, an Athens-based travel technology company, has appointed Elena Klouda as its new Head of Sales and Business Development.

Greek PCO Sissi Lygnou Elected to IAPCO Council

Sissi Lygnou, CEO of AFEA Travel and Congress Services, was elected as a new member of the IAPCO Council at the association's General Assembly that took place virtually this year.

IATA’s Chief Economist Brian Pearce to Retire

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July.

Rhodes Hotel Managers Association Elects New Board of Directors

The Rhodes Hotel Managers Association has announced its new Board of Directors and will plan actions for the upcoming summer season.

Les Roches Appoints Dimitrios Diamantis as Executive Academic Dean

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management has appointed Dimitrios Diamantis as its Executive Academic Dean.

Simon Press Takes Over as Exhibition Director of ‘Travel Forward’ Event

Simon Press is taking over as Exhibition Director of Travel Forward, the travel technology event co-located with WTM London.

CLIA Announces MSC Cruises’ Pierfrancesco Vago as its New Global Chairman

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, as its new Global Chairman.

Former Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Appointed Professor at Aegean University

Manos Konsolas, Greece's former deputy tourism minister, has been appointed Professor at the University of the Aegean.

Ancient Greek Experience Group Appoints Angelos Samolis as Sales Manager

Athens-based travel agency "Ancient Greek Experience" has appointed Angelos Samolis as its new sales manager.

Sofia Zacharaki Steps in as Greece’s New Deputy Tourism Minister

Sofia Zacharaki has been appointed Greece's deputy minister responsible for tourism education and special forms of tourism.

TUI Group Announces Resignation of George Dimas

TUI Group has announced that George Dimas is resigning as the company's head of TUI Musement in Greece and a member of the Board of Directors of TUI Hellas to pursue other opportunities.

Travelport’s Greg Webb Appointed to United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

Travelport CEO Greg Webb has been appointed by United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross as a member of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.

IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac to Step Down

IATA has announced that Alexandre de Juniac will step down from his role as Director General and CEO, effective March 31, 2021.

Sabre Appoints Pantelis Kostantaras as Country Manager for Greece and Cyprus

Sabre has appointed Pantelis Kostantaras as Country Manager for the merged markets of Greece and Cyprus.

Marriott International Announces New President of Europe, Middle East and Africa

Marriott International has appointed Satya Anand as its President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Greece’s Hotel Chamber President Re-elected to HOTREC Executive Committee

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected as an Executive Committee (ExCom) Member of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés.

Grigoris Tasios to Serve Second Term as President of Hellenic Hoteliers Federation

Greek hotelier Grigoris Tasios has been elected to serve a second term as the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.