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SETE Chief Tweet of Q1 Dip in Greece Bookings Creates a Stir

A tweet on Wednesday by Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis that tourism bookings for 2016 have taken a downturn compared to last year, has gotten the industry on edge.

‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices

The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on Wednesday, April 6, at the glitzy awards ceremony of the Tourism Awards 2016.

Tourism Awards 2016: Travelotopos Wins Bronze for ‘Best New Solution for Tourism’

Greek technology company Travelotopos Reservation Software received the Bronze Award in the "Best New Solution for Tourism" category at the third annual Tourism Awards, which were held recently at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

Call for the NBG i-bank #fintech Crowdhackathon

The development of applications and the operational innovation in the technologies of financial transactions will be the focus of the two-day innovation competition NBG i-bank #fintech crowdhackathon to be held on April 23-24 at INNOVATHENS in Athens.

Active in Greek Tourism? Apply Now for NSRF Funds

Greek tourism sector professionals can now apply online for EU subsidies through the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2014-2020 program, with the procedure running through to May 17.

Travelport, Marine Tours Announce New Multi-year Renewal Agreement

Travelport has announced a new multi-year renewal agreement with Marine Tours, one of the largest travel management companies in Greece, specialising in corporate travel.

CAPA Summit: New Era of Travel Means Unbundling

One could safely say that unbundling was the focus of last week’s CAPA Airlines in Transition Summit.

CAPA Summit 2016: Getting the Customer’s Attention and Keeping It

Google, Ryanair and Uber were the perhaps the three words that dominated the sessions of this year’s CAPA Airlines in Transition Summit held in Dublin last week, where the world’s top industry players got together to discuss challenges and offer solutions.

Travelport – mtt a Step into the Next Era of Travel

The travel industry is changing, there’s no doubt about it, and in the words of Travelport’s Global Head of Product and Marketing, Air Commerce, Ian Heywood, this is a “customer-driven technology-enabled industry”.

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 – 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 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.

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...

IATA: The BSP Turns 45

On March 1, 1971, the very first “Billing Settlement Plan” (BSP) was established in Japan. BSP is a system designed to facilitate and simplify the selling, reporting and remitting procedures of IATA Accredited Passenger Sales Agents, as well as improve financial control and cash...

Feast Greece off to Texas for SXSW Digital Creativity Fair

Crowd funding event organizers Feast Greece will be participating in one of the world’s largest digital creativity fairs - the 23rd annual SXSW Interactive Festival - to be held in Austin, Texas, on March 11-15.

Amadeus Seeking ‘World’s Most Passionate Travel Agent’

Amadeus is asking travel agents around the world to submit videos in a global competition to find the world’s most passionate travel agent.

Travelport Appoints Helen Katsiadaki as Sales Manager for Greece

Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform, on Monday announced the appointment of Helen Katsiadaki as Sales Manager for Greece, with immediate effect.

Athens College Alumni Association Launches Initiative to Support Tourism Startups

The Culture, Events & Travel Club (CET) of the Athens College Alumni Association (SAKA) has launched the "CET Startup Talks" initiative which is aimed at introducing and supporting tourism startup companies in Greece.

British Airways, Iberia Select Travelport’s Airline Merchandising Technology

Travelport has announced new agreements with British Airways and Iberia that sees both airlines sign up for its airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding.

Travelport, Mobacar Agreement Offers More Car Rental Content for Travel Agencies

Travelport recently signed a new global deal with Mobacar, a ground transportation distribution platform which offers content from both global and regional transport providers.