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Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023

The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA).

ITB Berlin 2024 Opens with Excellent Bookings Under the Heading #ITBTOGETHER

ITB Berlin, which is taking place March 5-7, reports excellent bookings with international participation at 87%.

Hilton Launches Travel Program for Small Businesses

Hilton for Business is a new travel program designed to give small- and medium-sized businesses access to exclusive discounted rates, travel management tools, and loyalty benefits.

Study: Leisure Travelers Now Booking Trips Earlier, Spending More

Spending more, booking earlier and lost luggage are some of the insights provided in a recent survey about 2024 travel planning by Sabre.

WTM: 85% of Business Travel is Through Small to Medium Businesses

Travel leaders at the WTM London 2023 expo talked post-pandemic trends with enduring shifts in consumer behaviour and inflation in some markets having an effect.

Report: How Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Baby Boomers will Travel in 2024

Hilton’s trends report unveils next year’s travel landscape, emphasizing well-being, connectivity, culture, and business transformation.

ITA Airways Wins in Business Travel Category at European Mission Awards 2023

ITA Airways was honored with the prestigious title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category of the EMA - European Mission Awards 2023.

Business Travel is Back but Must Be Redefined, Says Accor Report

Accor says demand for business travel is back but segment must be redefined focusing on ‘purpose’.

Holiday Inn Thessaloniki Renovates Ground Floor, Opens New ‘Level 9’ Bar-Restaurant

Holiday Inn Thessaloniki unveils renovated ground floor with "Open Lobby" concept and introduces "Level 9" Bar-Restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and unique views.

Op-Ed: ‘Business events are far than an adjunct to the tourism industry’ – Sarah Markey-Hamm, IAPCO

IAPCO President Sarah Markey-Hamm talks to GTP and highlights the aim to promote an environment that can build on the success of the MICE industry.

Civitel Aiming for its Corporate Hotels to Stand Out as Best in Athens – Interview with Dimitra Koumpouni, GM

Civitel Hotels GM Dimitra Koumpouni is aiming to take the group's Olympic, Attik and Esprit hotels in Athens to the next level.

In Memory of George Oikonomou

George Oikonomou, Founder of the Marine Tours Group and one of the most prominent self-made figures of the Greek travel sector, recently passed away.

Kyvernitis Travel-AMEX GBT Announces Actions to Strengthen Branch in Thessaloniki

Kyvernitis Travel S.A., the official representative of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in Greece, has announced targeted actions to strengthen its branch in Thessaloniki.

Argo Travel Announces Office Relocation in Athens

Argo Travel Group, a leading business travel and MICE services provider in Greece, is moving its office to a new location on Xenophontos street in the center of Athens.

Expedia: Air Travel is Back, Gen Z and Millennials More Likely to Fly

Some 51% of consumers are planning to travel by air travel in the next 12 months with almost 60% of Gen Z and millennials planning a flight in 2023, according to Expedia.

Business Travel Making Strong Comeback in Europe, Says GBTA

Ιnternational bookings for business trips in Europe have recovered to some 60% of their pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by GBTA.

Expedia: ‘Flexcations’ and ‘Bleisure’ Travel to Rise in 2023

Alternative forms of business travel such as “flexcations” and “bleisure” trips are on the rise in 2023, according to Expedia Group Media Solutions.

Air Transport is Critical to European Business Success, Says Survey

Air transport is critical to the success and competitiveness of the vast majority of European business leaders, according to a survey released by IATA.

GBTA Calls for End to Covid-19 Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is calling on governments in Europe, Canada, the US and Latin America to end Covid-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travelers.

Greece in Top 5 Most Resilient Tourism Destinations for the Brits

Greece is among the top five most resilient destinations for the British seeking to get away for Easter, according to a report by ForwardKeys.