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Carol Marriott Re-Elected As President of Best Western Europe

The chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Best Western Greece, Carol Marriott, was unanimously re-elected as president of Best Western Europe, making her the longest serving president in this position.

ASTY S.A. Announcement On Cutting Ties With U.S. Hotel Giant Marriott

The Management Agreement between ASTY S.A. and MARRIOTT International, which expires on 31st December 2013, will not be extended.

Smartphones And Other Electronic Devices To Be Allowed On-Board Aircraft

The use of personal electronic devices (PED) such as tablets, smartphones, e-readers and mp3 players during flights is expected to change, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recently announced.

Etihad Airways Screens Live News And Sport In-Flight

Etihad Airways has transformed in-flight entertainment options with the introduction of eight live television channels that broadcast live news and sport.

Greece Saw Tourist Arrivals Up In August But Less Money Spent By Visitors

Tourists did flock to Greece in August but it seems that they did not spend much money, according to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the TNS ICAP and Quantros companies.

Grekland Panorama Fair To Showcase Greek Art

A selection of art exhibitions and displays from Greek artists, as well as a number of cultural happenings and events will be taking place in the upcoming Grekland Panorama, the first dedicated travel and taste fair for Greece in Stockholm, Sweden.

British Airways Demonstrates Commitment To Greece

"The Greek market has proved incredibly resilient and remains a significant destination for British Airways," Gavin Halliday, the airline's general manager for Europe and Africa, said on the occasion of the 80-year anniversary since the company started flying to Greece.

Marketing Greece Promotes Athens Through Fashion Film Festival Sponsorship

In an effort to showcase Athens as a modern European city with strong cultural elements and artistic flair, the private marketing company for Greek tourism Marketing Greece is sponsoring the "Fashion Workshop by Vicky Kaya," the first fashion film festival held in the country.

Grande Bretagne & King George Support UNICEF With Bike Ride Event in Athens

Associates of the Athens-based hotels Grande Bretagne and King George recently supported the Starwood EAME Road to Awareness (R2A) fundraising program for children in the Greek capital.

British Airways Celebrates 80th Year In Greece

British Airways has released the following on its history in Greece...

Travelport Voted “Best Technology Provider” For Fifth Time By Scottish Passenger Agents

Travelport has been honored with the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association Award for "Best Technology Provider" for the fifth year running.

Athens Welcomes Cretan Week At Byzantino

Cheese pies from Sfakia, fennel pies, kaltsounia, dakos, hare stew, goat in tomato sauce and many other Cretan specialties will be part of a buffet from 18 until 23 November at the Byzantino restaurant in the Hilton Athens Hotel.

GTP at WTM 2013 – Photo Report

Through a revamped pavilion and with more Greek exhibitors, Greece showed its best to the international travel trade sector at the 34th World Travel Market (WTM), held 4-7 November 2013 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London.

Early Bookings To Greece On The Up For 2014 Season

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has released data on early bookings for next year, taking into account the prospects for the 2014 tourism season and Greece's participation in the recent World Travel Market fair in London.

British Airways Announces Flights To Mykonos, Santorini

UK carrier British Airways is set to launch flights from Heathrow to Mykonos and Santorini in Greece in summer 2014.

Greece, Argentina Sign Joint Declaration To Cooperate On Tourism Issues

A joint declaration of cooperation in the field of tourism was signed between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and her Argentine counterpart, Carlos Enrique Meyer, in a meeting held in Buenos Aires on Wednesday 13 November.

Kefalogianni Discusses Prospects For Greek–Argentine Economic Cooperation

The prospects for an economic cooperation between Greece and Argentina were discussed in a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Argentine Deputy Foreign Minister Eduardo Zuain.

Greece’s Costa Navarino Collects Several International Awards

The Costa Navarino resort in Messinia, western Peloponnese, had a double victory on the night of 12 November and was honored with prestigious international distinctions at two seperate award ceremonies.

Singapore Airlines Increases Baggage Allowance In All Classes

Singapore Airlines customers will enjoy more free checked-in baggage allowance from 15 November 2013, for all SIA and SilkAir flights.

31st Athens Classic Marathon Shines Spotlight On Greek Capital

Thousands of runners created an amazing image of Athens on Sunday 10 November and placed the Greek capital in the international limelight.