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HATTA Restructures Board of Directors, FEDHATTA Strengthens Position in Travel Agency Sector

The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) recently announced that it has restructured its Board of Directors.

NJV Athens Plaza Announces Festive Christmas, New Year Plans

With the festive season in the air, the NJV Athens Plaza at Syntagma Square has announced its special plans for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays.

Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Caldera Yachting, Marpessa Smart Luxury Hotel, Premier Santorini Travel Services and Smile Acadimos that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and efficient...

SETE Training: Ξεκίνησε ο 2ος Κύκλος στοχευμένων εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων

Ο δεύτερος κύκλος στοχευμένων εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων του SETE Training χωρίζονται σε 3 βασικές κατηγορίες: 1)Τεχνικά Σεμινάρια, 2)Πωλήσεις & Marketing και 3) Διοίκηση και Λ...

Minister Kountoura Aims to Get Greece into World’s Top 5 Destinations

Pointing to Greece’s resilience in trying times and to tourism’s strong performance despite the shortcomings, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the country can become one of the world’s top 5 destinations in terms of quality offerings and number of arrivals.

Greece May Face Schengen Suspension Due to Migrant Crisis

Greece has by mid-December to upgrade its refugee registering system and improve the conditions for migrants entering the country or it may have to face suspension from the Schengen passport-free zone for foot-dragging.

East Med Yacht Show 2016 to Spotlight ‘Destination Piraeus’

The Marina Zea in Piraeus is getting ready to hold the 15th East Med Yacht Show in 2016 and welcome international charter professionals, private yacht brokers and travel agents to give a broad display of over 60 Greek luxury crewed yachts for charter.

ASTA Says “Vague” Government Travel Warnings Hurt Industry

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) expressed its concern on Tuesday that vague, generalized worldwide travel warnings that offer no country-specific details can be confusing to travelers and risk discouraging travel across the board.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Flight Cancellations on Thursday, Dec 3

Flight cancellations have been announced by AEGEAN and Olympic Air for Thursday, December 3, due to the 4-hour work suspension of the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA) and the 24-hour strike announced by the Santorini Air Traffic Control Personnel.

AthensWas Hotel Offers Hospitality in True Style

It’s all about luxury, style and romance at the newly opened AthenWas Hotel, minutes away from Athens’ major attractions, including the Parthenon, the ancient Irodion Theatre and the Acropolis Museum.

Travel Massive Crete Takes Off, Announces First Event

Aiming to promote Crete as a unique tourism destination that is attractive during all four seasons, the newly-launched Travel Massive Crete chapter has announced its first event and theme for 2016.

Lookin’ a Lot Like Christmas at Athens Grande Bretagne & King George Hotels

It’s that time of the year again and the holiday festivities are in full swing at the city’s leading luxury hotels: the Grande Bretagne and its neighbor, the King George.

WTM London 2015 Events Sees a Record 18,000 Attendees

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 6.2 percent increase smashing through the 18,000 barrier for the first time.

Ryanair Launches Court Action Against Google, eDreams

Low cost airline Ryanair has launched legal action against Google and online travel agency eDreams in a bid to stop the companies from "misleading" consumers by advertising non-existent fares.

Υπογραφή νέας συλλογικής σύμβασης εργασίας HATTA – Σωματείο Διπλωματούχων Ξεναγών Αθηνών

Υπογράφτηκε νέα Συλλογική Σύμβαση Εργασίας (ΣΣΕ) μεταξύ του Συνδέσμου των εν Ελλάδι Τουριστικών και Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων (ΗΑΤΤΑ) και του Σωματείου Διπλωματούχων Ξεναγών Αθηνών – Πει...

Santorini: Mayor Presents Plan to Draw Visitors All Year Round

Aiming to increase tourism to Santorini during off-peak summer months, Thera Mayor Anastasios-Nikolaos Zorzos on Tuesday presented a new ambitious initiative to establish the Cycladic island as an all year round tourism destination.

Athens Airport: Passenger Numbers Up 15.9% in November

Passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA) in November reached 1.2 million, corresponding to an increase of 15.9 percent compared to prior-year levels.

Paris Attacks Prompt US to Tighten Visa Waiver Scheme

The United States announced that it plans to step up security by tightening its current visa waiver program, in the aftermath of the the November 13 Paris attacks.

SETE Appoints Giorgos Amvrazis as New General Manager

Giorgos Amvrazis has been appointed as the new general manager of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Rhodes Vies for European Cultural Capital 2021

Rhodes is officially in the running for the title of European Cultural Capital 2021, after municipal authorities submitted the Dodecanese island’s bid last week.