Month: September 2015 | Page 6

Ryanair Eyes 10% Growth in Greece Next Year

Ryanair expects a growth of 10 percent in the Greek market next year, the carrier’s chief commercial officer, David O’Brien, informed during a recent press conference for the airline's Athens summer schedule for 2016.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Wins at 1st Annual World Spa Awards

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso was crowned "Greece’s Best Wellness Spa" at the first World Spa Awards on Monday, held in Vietnam.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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‘Blue Athens Initiative’: Athens Airport Turns Blue in Honor of Democracy

Athens International Airport (AIA) on Tuesday turned blue in honor of democracy.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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Air Astana Launches Innovative Seat Upgrade Tool ‘MyUpgrade’

Air Astana has launched MyUpgrade; an innovative online tool that enables existing economy class customers to bid for an upgrade to Business Class before their flight.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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DER Touristik Creates European Network of Travel Experts

Τhe EU's and Switzerland's competition authorities have approved DER Touristik's acquisition of Kuoni tour operator activities.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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Hotels Chamber: Why is Tourism Off the Greek Election Agenda?

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) is expressing its concern over why the political parties vying for votes in the upcoming elections this Sunday, are not discussing tourism - one of the country’s few money-making industries.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Airfasttickets Ceases Operations

Greek online travel booking company Airfasttickets has ceased operations.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Formal Complaint Filed Against Lufthansa GDS Fee By ETTSA

The European Technology & Travel Services Association (ETTSA), the association representing Global Distribution Services (GDS) and online travel agents, has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss and Brussels Airlines.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Cameras for New ‘Bourne’ Adventure to Roll in Greece

Austerity-hit Europe takes center stage in the fifth Bourne film featuring Hollywood star Matt Damon, parts of which will be filmed in Greece and Las Vegas.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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City Workshop Designs the ‘Perfect Day’ for Athens Visitors

The municipal authorities of the Greek capital will be welcoming travel bloggers through to October, who will have the chance to experience their “Perfect Day” in Athens during a series of three-day fam trips.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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‘100% Hotel Show’ Exhibitors to Cover Areas from Design to Technology

Leading companies dealing with the development of hotels at all levels will participate in the third edition of the 100% Hotel Show to take place in November in Greece.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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MG Yachts: 10 Reasons to Explore Greece Afloat in Luxury

Offering the comforts of a 5-star hotel plus freedom, luxury and privacy, MG Yachts brings three decades of hands-on experience to ensuring that its clients get the most out of their dream trip to Greece.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Travelport Hotelzon’s Expansion Continues Into the Netherlands

Travelport Hotelzon, a leading hotel distribution technology provider for the B2B travel industry, has announced that the Netherlands is the latest country to join its expanding European network.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Halkidiki Shows Off Adventure Choices at Germany’s TourNatur

Attracting nature lovers and adventure travelers is among the top priorities of Halkidiki authorities, who participated in this year’s TourNatur held at the Messe Exhibition Center in Düsseldorf, earlier this month.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Athens Mayor Discusses His Agenda on Tourism, Culture

The Greek capital’s strong tourism performance this season and the prospects for growth in arrivals were discussed in a meeting on Friday between Athens Mayor George Kaminis and interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti.

Posted On 11 Sep 2015

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Head of Greek Tourism Confederation Hopes for Stability After Elections in Greece

On the occasion of the upcoming elections on September 20 in Greece, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, underlined the importance of political stability and the need for the country to implement necessary reforms.

Posted On 11 Sep 2015

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Kos Hoteliers Call for Help as Revenue Slumps Due to Refugee Crisis

The revenue of hotels on Kos has dropped by seven million euros this year due to the massive influx of refugees and migrants to the island, according to the island's hoteliers association

Posted On 11 Sep 2015

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World Tourism Day 2015 to Spotlight Tourism’s Ability to Drive Positive Change

"One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities" will be the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) on 27 September 2015.

Posted On 11 Sep 2015

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Kalymnos Island Shows Natural Wonders to German Market

Kalymnos was presented as the absolute Greek alternative tourism destination at the Tour Natur 2015 tourism trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, during June 4-6.

Posted On 11 Sep 2015

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