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Travelport And Alitalia Agree Merchandising Distribution

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Alitalia Compagnia Aerea Italiana, announced on 6 November the implementation of a new agreement for the distribution of ancillary services to Travelport-connected agencies in Italy and worldwide.

WTM 2012 – Rodos Launches 2013 Promotional Campaign

Rodos saw a significant increase of British tourists this year and the Greek island aims to achieve the same in 2013, the president of the Rodos Hoteliers Association, Antonis Kambourakis, said yesterday, 5 November, while inaugurating the island’s pavilion at the 33rd World...

WTM 2012 – “Greece, All Time Classic” Introduced To The UK

Greece’s new communication strategy for Greek tourism was presented yesterday, 5 November, to Greek and foreign journalists attending the 33rd World Travel Market (WTM) in London, UK, during the traditional press conference given by the Greek delegation.

WTM 2012 – GNTO Pavilion Inaugurated By Special Guest

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and renowned UK author Victoria Hislop inaugurated the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) pavilion at the 33rd World Travel Market (WTM) in London, UK, yesterday, 5 November.

GNTO Strengthens Ties With Thessaloniki Hotels Association

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will soon sign a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Thessaloniki Hotels Association to redefine the Northern Greek city’s place in the global tourism market as an attractive all-year-round destination, according to t...

Creta Maris Wins TUI Champion Award

Creta Maris Beach Resort on Hersonissos, Crete, was recently honored with the “TUI Environmental Champion 2012” title for its environmental and social performance and guest satisfaction.

Travelport Appoints New VP And Managing Director For Western Europe

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, on Monday, 5 November, announced the appointment of Damiano Sabatino as Vice President & Managing Director for Western Europe.

PHILOXENIA 2012 – 28th International Tourism Exhibition of Greece

With eyes focusing on new international markets in the Tourism sector, the 28th PHILOXENIA for the first time in its long history evolves and sets new targets.

easyJet To Launch London-Kalamata Route

Low cost airline easyJet recently announced new flights from London airports for 2013 that include routes to the Greek destinations of Kalamata and Mykonos.

Cyclades Accommodation Owners Briefed On Local E-Booking Service

The Chamber of Cyclades presented its new online booking system (e-booking) through a series of meetings with tourism accommodation owners from the islands of Paros, Syros, Tinos, Andros, Milos, Sifnos, Naxos, Santorini and Mykonos.

Aegean Airlines Reschedules Flights For 6-7 Nov. Due To Work Stoppage

Aegean Airlines has announced that two flights have been cancelled and 12 others rescheduled ahead of a work suspension of Air Traffic Control Personnel (10:00 – 13:00 local time), tomorrow, 6 November 2012.

Thessaloniki To Focus On Russian Market, Balkan Countries

Despite the drop in incoming tourism to Greek destinations this year, Thessaloniki recorded small losses, vice-governor of Central Macedonia and deputy president of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, Apostolis Tzitzikostas, said Friday, 2 November.

Turkish Airlines Eyes Kozani, Northern Greece

“Turkish Airlines aims to promote all of Northern Greece,” the director of Turkish Airlines in Thessaloniki, Utku Yazan, said recently after holding talks with key tourism figures in Kozani, Northern Greece.

Sofitel Athens Airport Offers Polish Notes And Tastes

Sofitel Athens Airport has the pleasure to welcome renowned Polish Pianist, Wojciech Antosik of the Music Academy Fryderyk Chopin of Warsaw, from 24 until 30 November 2012, who will carry guests away into the magic of the famous composer Frederic Chopin.

Grande Bretagne Offers Special Athens Marathon Package

For the second continuous year, Hotel Grande Bretagne is participating in the 30th Athens Classic Marathon on 11 November 2012 and is offering a special package for before and after the race that includes accommodation, nutrition and relaxation to boost the performance of athletes.

WTM 2012 Ready To Open

World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, on 5-8 November 2012 will open its doors to the international travel trade sector on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London.

Heraklion Port Honored For Excellence

The Heraklion Port Authority was honored with the National Project Excellence Award during the 26th Intergrating Project Management Standards World Congress held 29-31 October on Crete.

Poseidonion Shines At 2012 Boutique Hotel Awards

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses was honored yesterday, 1 November, at the ceremony held for the 2012 Boutique Hotel Awards at the Hempel Hotel in Knightsbridge, London,UK.

GNTO Presents New Strategy To Boost Greece’s Attractiveness

The unique name of “Greece” will be the tool to redefine the country in the global tourism market, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Wednesday, 31 October, during the presentation of the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) new communication strategy for Greek...

Cyprus Airways Presents Domestic Routes For Greece

“We are here and we have come to stay… We are not here just for one season,” the president of Cyprus Airways, Stavros Stavrou, said yesterday, 1 November, in Athens, while presenting the airline’s new domestic routes for Greece.