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Airlines Announce New Customer Protection Agreement: No Passenger Left Behind

Passengers left stranded in the rare and unfortunate event of an airline bankruptcy will be offered "rescue fares" from airlines to ensure they can get home, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Distinguished Speakers Set for Digi.travel Conference and Expo 2014 in Athens

Travel Media Applications has announced that the agenda and speakers for its second edition of the e-tourism conference Digi.travel have been finalized.

Greece’s Airline Representatives Deliver Positive Messages for Aviation

Τhe important role aviation plays in the Greek tourism chain was discussed during a recent conference held by the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) and attended by representatives of the airline industry, associations and Athens International Airport (AIA).

Athens Ledra Hotel Opens the Crystal Lounge with a Revamped Menu

The renovated Crystal Lounge restaurant of the Athens Ledra Hotel has opened its doors and is offering a touch of Italian flair to Athenians and visitors to the Greek capital.

Travel and Transport Task Force on Ebola Virus Says “No” To General Bans on Travel, Trade

The Travel and Transport Task Force stands firmly with the World Health Organization (WHO) against general bans on travel and trade, as well as restrictions that include general quarantine of travelers from Ebola-affected countries.

Global Travel Task Force Launched To Monitor Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak

The risk of transmission of Ebola virus disease (EVD) during air travel is low, according to a joint statement on travel and transport in relation to Ebola outbreak released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the World...

Major Tourism Resort To Be Built On Ios, Greece

After Kea and Milos, Ios is the third island of the Cyclades in Greece where a major tourism resort will be created.

AirFastTickets Brushes Off Default Rumors

"We have not been suspended from trading and all websites of the Group's companies, in all countries, are operating normally," AirFastTickets CEO Nikos Koklonis said on 23 June, responding to rumors that the company had been put in default in the United Kingdom.

Meryl Streep To Play Greek Opera Legend Maria Callas

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep will play Greek opera legend Maria Callas in an upcoming film, The New York Daily News Page Six column published recently.

Etihad Airways Announces Strong First Quarter Results With Positive Growth

Etihad Airways has announced its strongest ever passenger and cargo volumes for a first quarter, together with $1.4 billion in total revenues during the three-month period, marking a year-on-year increase of 27 percent.

Αντώνης Γελασάκης

Το 2015 κλείνω είκοσι χρόνια ενασχόλησης με τον κλάδο του τουρισμού. Το 1995 έκανα το πρώτο μου επαγγελματικό βήμα συνεχίζοντας την εταιρεία GELASAKIS SHIPPING & TRAVEL CENTRE που ίδρυσε, το 1965 στα Χανιά Κρήτης ο πατέρας μου, και διατηρώ μέχρι σήμερα μαζί με τον αδερφό μου....

Βασίλης Κοντός

Άνοιξα το γραφείο μου στην Κέρκυρα το 1976 όντας φοιτητής στην Ιταλία. Συνεργάστηκα με Thomson, TUI, Fritidresor Group, Apollo, κτλ. και πολλά ελληνικά γραφεία με συνέδρια και ταξίδια κινήτρων, καθώς και γραφεία ειδικού τουρισμού....

Βασίλειος Τριγκιλίδας

Ασχολούμαι επαγγελματικά με το τουρισμό από μικρή ηλικία συνεχίζοντας την οικογενειακή επιχείρηση που δραστηριοποιείται από το 1974 έως σήμερα.

Air France, KLM Launch Contest For Travel Agents

Air France and KLM are giving all IATA accredited travel agents in Greece the opportunity to take part in a major contest and win three great prizes.

Greek Travel Agents Discuss Major Issues At PETAGA Meeting

The top issues the travel agency industry addressed in 2013 were analyzed in detail at the recent annual general meeting in Athens of the Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PETAGA).

Condor To Connect Kalamata, Greece, With German Cities Via New Flight

This summer, Condor will launch a new route to Kalamata from the German cities of Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart.

Major Hotel Chains To Invest Further In Greece

Three major hotel brands, the Hilton, the Intercontinental and the Carlson Rezidor Group, will expand their presence in Greece.

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines Partner With Amadeus To Boost Merchandising Offer To Travelers

Lufthansa and Amadeus announced a new agreement that will see the airline sell advance seat reservation as an ancillary product in the travel agency channel using Amadeus Airline Ancillary Services.

WTM 2013: Tourism Growth Continues Despite Visa, Tax Concerns

UNWTO Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai said in the first eight months of 2013 aviation grew by 5.1% and will close the year 4% up, ahead of what the UNWTO was predicting earlier this year.

Tourism, Aviation Policies To Be Discussed At UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit

The 2013 UNWTO and WTM Ministers' Summit at the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM) in London will put a spotlight on the essential connection between air transport and tourism, debating the challenges and opportunities of promoting higher policy coordination between aviation and...