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ECTAA Launches Travel Industry Ambassador Programme

ECTAA has launched its Travel Industry Ambassador Programme, an initiative designed to showcase innovative travel agents and tour operators, who are making a strong contribution to the future of travel.

ECTAA Names Bulgaria as ‘Preferred Destination’ of Europe’s Travel Agents for 2024

Bulgaria becomes the “Preferred Destination” of European travel agents and tour operators for 2024.

Travel Agents Urge EU to Include Airline Liability in New Consumer Protection Rules

EU travel agents are calling on the Commission to include airline liability in new consumer protection rules.

New Commission Rules Aim to Improve Traveler Rights in the EU

The EU aims to revise rules that will strengthen traveler rights and improve the overall travel experience.

Germany’s Greece – Cyprus Travel Specialist Attika Reisen Files Bankruptcy

After nearly 50 years, one of Germany’s leading travel specialists for Greece and Cyprus, Attika Reisen, filed bankruptcy.

Travel Agents in Greece and Europe Team Up to Promote Sustainable Tourism

Travel agents in Greece and Europe have joined forces to push for sustainable tourism practices that address climate change.

TUI Cancels All Bookings to Southeastern Rhodes, Releases List of Affected Hotels

TUI has canceled all bookings to southeastern Rhodes up to and including Sunday, July 30, due to the challenging situation caused by forest fires on the Greek island.

CLIA: Cruise Tourism is an Opportunity for Greek Travel Agents

Travel agents in Greece should view cruise tourism as an opportunity to increase or diversify their offer, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Andy Harmer, Managing Director, UK & Ireland.

Air Canada Invites Greek Travel Agents to Become ‘Product Experts’ and Win a Trip to Canada

Air Canada is inviting Greek travel agents to enroll in its Global Sales University learning program and win a trip to Canada’s beautiful destinations, Toronto and Montreal.

Aris Marinis Re-elected President of General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET)

Aris Marinis has been re-elected as president of the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET), the body that collectively represents travel businesses in Greece.

SUSTOUR to Present New Sustainability Tools for Tour Operators at ITB Berlin

SUSTOUR, an EU-funded project, will present its latest sustainability tools for tour operators at the upcoming ITB Berlin travel expo in Germany.

Good Travel Scan: New Eco-tool Introduced to Greek Hotels, Travel Agencies

A new certification tool that evaluates the sustainability of businesses in the tourism sector was introduced to Greek hoteliers and travel agents in Athens.

Europe’s Travel Agents and Tour Operators to Meet in Chania, Crete

Members of ECTAA, the umbrella organization for Europe’s travel agents and tour operators, will gather for a meeting in Chania, Crete, to discuss European tourism.

German Travel Market Players Keen on Greece Extending Tourism Season

Leading players in Germany's travel market are interested in Greece’s goal of extending its tourism season into the winter.

SUSTOUR: 43 Greek Travel Agencies Selected for Sustainability Training

Forty-three Greek travel agencies have been selected to participate in the EU-funded SUSTOUR technical support programme to improve their sustainability performance.

New Thomas Cook: 30% of Bookings for 2022 are for Greece

Greece is currently the biggest selling destination of the new Thomas Cook, according to the company's CEO, Alan French.

Greece’s Ask2Travel Joins Hellenic Dutch Association of Commerce and Industry

Greek travel agency Ask2Travel has become a member of the Hellenic Dutch Association of Commerce and Industry (HEDA) that has a mission to boost bilateral contacts between Greek and Dutch enterprises.

ECTAA Appoints Nicholas Kelaiditis as Chairman of Tourism Committee

Nicholas Kelaiditis, the president of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA), has been appointed chairman of the Tourism Committee of the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA).

TUI Chief Sees Reason to Be Positive in 2022

TUI’s head, Friedrich Joussen, says there is good reason to be optimistic in 2022 and that travel demand is focused more on the Mediterranean.

ECTAA: EU Package Travel Directive Must Be Revised to Better Protect Travellers Rights

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is urging the EU to strengthen travellers rights in areas not addressed by the existing Package Travel Directive.