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ITB 2016: Lufthansa Group Announces ‘Substantial Progress’ on B2B Direct Connections

The Lufthansa Group airlines - Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines - on Thursday claimed substantial progress regarding B2B direct connections, while announcing further developments of its distribution strategy on the sidelines of the ITB trade show in Berlin.

ITB 2016: Second Asian ITB to Debut in May 2017

Starting in May 2017, ITB China will take place annually on the grounds of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Conference Center.

Pioneering Greeks – Aggelos Delivorrias, General Manager of the Benaki Museum

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Aggelos Delivorrias, the General Manager of the Benaki Museum since 1973. He serviced the museum's reconstruction, which was completed in 2000.

‘The Walking Dead’ Cast Makes a Stop in Greece During European Fan Tour

Members of the cast of America’s hit TV show “The Walking Dead” visited Athens recently to give interviews and climb the Acropolis during their European fan tour.

ITB 2016: Greek Island Officials Hope EU and Turkey Reach a Deal on Refugee Crisis

Greek island officials are hoping that the European Union and Turkey will come to an agreement on March 17 to curb the flow of refugees into Greece.

ITB 2016: How will Global and European Tourism Fare in 2016?

The tourism research institute IPK International presented the latest forecasts for the global and European tourism industry at the ITB Convention in Berlin.

ITB 2016: It’s ‘Business as Usual’ on Kos

Kos, the fourth most popular destination for tourists to visit in Greece, is experiencing a great demand in Germany, according to the president of the Hoteliers Association of Kos, Konstantina Svynou.

Travelport Extends Customized Offers, Welcomes 150 Airlines On Board

Travel commerce platform leader Travelport announced today at the CAPA Airlines in Transition Summit held in Dublin, that 150 airlines have joined its system and can now make customized or personalised offers to both individual travel agencies or corporations.

ITB 2016: Attica Region Presents its ‘Perfect 10’ – Video

Aiming to promote its various destinations, products and advantages for year round tourism, the Region of Attica launched a new promotional video on the sidelines of the ITB Berlin trade fair.

ITB 2016: Tourists will have ‘No Problem’ on Lesvos, Samos and Chios

Representatives of Lesvos, Samos and Chios are attending the ITB Berlin trade fair this year to let the world know that the islands are open for business.

ITB 2016: Grace Santorini To Welcome Summer Season with New Luxury Look

Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, announced on Thursday, during the ITB trade fair in Berlin, that the Grace Santorini is undergoing extensive enhancements and is reopening for the summer season on May 2.

Travelife and ‘We do local’ Launch New Collaboration

"Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations" recently signed an agreement with the Greek "We do local" certificate, committing to closer partnership. The two certification schemes recognize the achievements of tourism businesses committed to working in a sustainable way by supporting...

Butterfly Stories: Bringing Nutritional Know-how to the Eating Experience

Butterfly Stories aims to launch a new branding campaign with a series of products from organic farms and small-scale producers from Greece and Cyprus.

TRIMORE Triathlon to Take Syros By Storm

The island of Syros, the capital of the Cyclades, proudly announces the launch of its 1st TRIMORE Triathlon, to take place on June 10-12.

ITB 2016: German Market gives Greek Tourism Positive Vibes

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura received positive messages for tourism in Greece this year, during a series of meetings she had with German tour operators on the first day of the ITB tourism fair in Berlin on Wednesday, March 9.

ITB 2016 – SETE says Greece could See 1.5 Million more Tourists this Year

Greek tourism could see an increase of some 1.5 million more tourists and around 800 million more revenue this year if the refugee crisis is addressed effectively, according to the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis.

ITB Berlin 2016: Tourism Minister Kountoura Takes a ‘Tour’ of Greece – GTP Photo Report

The ITB Berlin trade fair opened on Wednesday and Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura toured the stand of the Greek National tourism Organization (GNTO) and visited its co-exhibitors.

ITB 2016: UNWTO Lists Priorities for Tourism

Ensuring safe and seamless travel, enhancing the opportunities brought by technology and accelerating the shift towards a more sustainable sector are the priorities for the sector, said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, opening the 50th edition of ITB Berlin on Tuesday, March 8.

Two Estia Hotels to Shut Down in Evia

Two hotels belonging to the Estia SA Group are set to go out of business, leading to the loss of some 140 jobs, according to a statement released this week by the Evia Labor Center.

SAAE Thanks IATA for Showing Trust in Greece Despite Capital Controls

The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) has sent a letter of appreciation to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) country manager for Greece and Cyprus, George Mamalakis, for his assistance to the sector following the introduction of capital...