Day: December 7, 2015 | GTP Headlines

European Commission Adopts New Aviation Strategy for Europe

The European Commission on Monday adopted a new Aviation Strategy for Europe, a milestone initiative to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position.

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Tour Agents, Airlines Bet on Greece for 2016

Greece is still going strong as a destination of choice according to forecasts for the new year with tour operators boosting their package deals and air carriers launching new flights and adding more seats to their Greece-bound itineraries.

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Fear of Terror Prompts EU to Agree on Sharing PNR Data

The European Council and EU governments agreed last week to a provisional proposal for a directive that will once in effect oblige airlines to hand over their passengers’ data to EU countries upon arrival or departure in order to help authorities fight terrorism and serious...

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Cruise Companies Set Sights on New Greek Destinations

The islands of Milos, Samos, Ios, Syros, Chios, Symi and Kos are scheduled to be included in cruise itineraries for the following year in efforts to win over the rapidly growing cruise market, local media report.

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Meliá Hotels Launches New Travel Agent Portal ‘MELIÁ PRO’

Melia Hotels International is introducing a new booking platform for travel agents and meeting planners, MELIÁ PRO.

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Thessaloniki Hoteliers Eye Netherlands Market, Visit Amsterdam

As part of its ongoing strategy to expand to new markets, the Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA) visited Amsterdam, last week, to participate in promotional events and workshops with the aim to present the region and its offerings to local tourism professionals.

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‘The Greeks’ Exhibit Takes Chicago

The most comprehensive exhibition to tour North America, The Greeks - Agamemnon to Alexander the Great featuring over 500 ancient treasures - many exhibited outside Greece for the first time - has gone on display at Chicago’s Field Museum.

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CoR Seeks to Set Up Varied Tourism Services for Seniors

The EU’s CoR (Committee of the Regions) in charge of natural resources is calling on the Commission to make senior tourism central to Europe's digital agenda, adopting in the process a cross-sectoral approach that will involve different organizations in areas such as healthcare,...

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Etihad Airways Named Air Transport World’s ‘Airline of the Year 2016’

Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, last week was named Airline of the Year 2016 by the prestigious US-based aviation industry publication Air Transport World (ATW).

Posted On 07 Dec 2015

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