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European Commission Skeptical On Major Airline Merger

The European Commission may reject the merger plan between Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines due to competition concerns, press reports said last month.
Posted On 01 Feb 2011
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Zero Commission a Challenge to One-third of Travel Agencies

Amadeus recently published the results of its independent study on travel agent commissions and used the results to provide valuable insight to tour operators worldwide and maximize service fee revenue.
Posted On 01 Sep 2007
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European Travel Commission Welcomes New Members

The European Travel Commission (ETC) welcomed three new members, Serbia, Montenegro and San Marino, bringing its membership to thirty-seven at its meeting in Malta last month. The ETC unites the continent's national tourism organizations (NTO) to market "Destination Europe" worldwide.
Posted On 01 Nov 2006
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Tour Operators and Cruise Lines Cut Agency Commissions

After the success of airlines in cutting travel agency commissions, some of Europe's tour operators have jumped onto the bandwagon and taken the opportunity to cut their commission rates. Presently, analysts say the hotly-debated move of some British Tour operators to cut agent...
Posted On 01 Jan 2006
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No Commissions From BA for UK Agents

British Airways last month delivered a two-punch strike to the British travel agent community. Not only does the airline plan to cease paying agent commissions, it also will block IATA agents doing less than £50,000 of business over a 12-month period, a move that will affect an...
Posted On 01 Feb 2005
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HATTA Wins Ruling on Commission Fees

Greece's Competition Commission fined Greece's two biggest airlines, Olympic and Aegean, a total of 210,000 euros for complicity in reducing the commission paid to travel agents, from 9.25 percent to 6.94 percent, on tickets for domestic flights.
Posted On 01 Nov 2003
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Travel Trade Calls Emergency Session To Confront Commission Cuts

Greece's travel trade associations got together last month ans called emergency general assembly of all travel associations to consider stop selling domestic airline tickets after local carriers cut agency commission down to 6.94% from 9%.
Posted On 01 Dec 2001
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Europeans Eager to Travel This Summer Despite Costs

Majority of Europeans will be traveling for leisure to sunny destinations in Southern Europe, including Greece this summer.
Posted On 16 May 2024
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Greece’s Hoteliers Welcome Booking.com ‘Gatekeeper’ Status

Greek hoteliers welcomed the Commission’s decision to name Booking.com as "gatekeeper" as part of efforts to ensure fair market practices and transparency.
Posted On 16 May 2024
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Greece Updates Rules to Accelerate Absorption of EU Funding

The Greek Finance Ministry announced changes to a bill paving the way for dozens of projects funded by national or EU resources to move forward.
Posted On 16 May 2024
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Athens Mayor: ‘No More Concrete and Massive Constructions’ in the Greek Capital

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for the implementation of height restriction laws in efforts to put a stop to the unregulated increase in the number of new high rise buildings.
Posted On 14 May 2024
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ETC: Europe Travel Spending to Hit New Highs in 2024

Major sporting events in Europe this summer are expected to boost travel spend by 14.3% over 2023.
Posted On 09 May 2024
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Hoteliers in Greece React to New Booking.com Payment Policies

Greek hoteliers are calling on Booking.com to reconsider payment changes for affiliate partners claiming options are unfair.
Posted On 08 May 2024
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EU Cracks Down on Airlines for Misleading Greenwashing Practices

The European Commission has called on 20 airlines to take immediate action and respond to claims of misleading greenwashing practices.
Posted On 08 May 2024
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Europe’s Airports Celebrate Connectivity, Mark EU Enlargement Milestone

European airports commemorate the 20th anniversary of EU enlargement by highlighting aviation sector’s contribution.
Posted On 01 May 2024
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Tourism Industry Calls on EU to Revisit Package Travel Directive Changes

Europe’s travel industry is calling for a review of the Package Travel Directive, warning of potential disruption to the tourism ecosystem.
Posted On 29 Apr 2024
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European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2025 Competition Now Open for Applications

The European Commission is inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices.
Posted On 17 Apr 2024
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Paros to ‘Star’ in New 6-Episode Series on Amazon Prime Video

US video streaming platform Amazon has selected the Greek island of Paros as the filming location for its new series "Malice", starring David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall and Carice van Houten.
Posted On 16 Apr 2024
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Spain to End ‘Golden Visa’ Program for Foreign Investors

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez said his government would soon terminate the country's golden visa scheme to protect citizens’ housing rights.
Posted On 10 Apr 2024
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Attica Group Invests €14m for Second Hotel on Naxos

Attica Group, a leading coastal shipping company in Greece, recently acquired a second hotel complex on Naxos, further expanding its presence on the Greek island.
Posted On 10 Apr 2024
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