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Demand for Shared Leisure Real Estate on the Rise

The purchase of shared leisure real estate is expected to double in the next five years, with the main markets being Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific was the key message of the third annual European conference on leisure real estate held in Athens last month.

Posted On 01 Dec 2006

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Galileo Signs Agreement With Galileo Hellas

Galileo, a leading global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Travelport, renewed its long-term distribution agreement with Galileo Hellas, the government-owned travel distribution company, to distribute Galileo GDS to the Greek and Cypriot markets.

Posted On 01 Dec 2006

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Greece's new ad campaign,

WTM Mirrors Success of Global Tourism

The World Travel Market (WTM) held in London last month was the perfect venue to present Greece's new advertising campaign with the message "Explore your senses in Greece."

Posted On 01 Dec 2006

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Calliope Georgilis, managing director of Griffin Travel, accepts the award for top producer in marine traffic from Alexis Michalopoulos, Qatar's district sales manager in Greece.

Qatar Celebrates A Year of Success in Greece

To celebrate more than one year of successful operation in Greece, Qatar Airways hosted its First Travel Agent Awards (2005-2006) ceremony, which was followed by a dinner and show. More than 300 guests from the travel industry, as well as special guests from show business attended.

Posted On 01 Nov 2006

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Opening night at last year’s MTF

Mediterranean Travel Fair Being Held in Cairo

Despite tensions in the Middle East, the Mediterranean Travel Fair 2006 (MTF) will be held in Cairo from September 5th through the 7th, and by all indications it is set for a great start. Trade pre-registration has exceeded expectations and is currently up 100% from the...

Posted On 01 Sep 2006

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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Receives Multiple Awards for 2006

Qatar Airways earned a string of accolades in the annual Skytrax awards, rising to sixth best airline in the world from eighth place last year.

Posted On 01 Aug 2006

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Qatar Airways completes a succesful year in Athens.

Qatar Airways Completes a Successful Year in Athens

Last month Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, completed its first year of successful operations in Athens. The company's acceptance in the Greek market, by both individuals and travel agents, exceeded all expectations and is driving the company to boost...

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Erhard Noresch and Roeland Vos of Starwood Hotels & Resorts with Takis Arapoglou and Anthimos Thomopoulos of Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A.

Starwood Chosen to Manage Astir Palace Hotel

Astir Palace's board of directors finally chose Starwood after an intense selection process that began with 20 proposals in September 2005. Starwood was among four companies short-listed, including Marriott, InterContinental and Accor.

Posted On 01 Jul 2006

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Julia Sattel, Amadeus vice president of markets for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Amadeus Out to Conquer with Technology

With the biggest non-military data base in the world, with technology investments triple that of its closest competitor, and with a dedicated staff of 100-plus nationalities, Amadeus intends to conquer any and all competition.

Posted On 01 Jan 2006

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During one of the most recent familiarization tours organized by Qatar, this time to Oman: Andreas Manessis, Manessis Travel; Myrila Zana, Amazing Holidays; Aggeliki Geronikola, Marathon Travel; Dimitris Pyrentzidis, Dion Tours; Katerina Siabani, Heronia Travel; Elena Mitropoulou, Monogram; Myrsini Kaloriti, Travel Plan; and Sapfo Panagiotidou, sales executive for Qatar Airways, Greece.

Qatar Airways Expanding at Rapid Rate

Qatar Airways, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, does in Greece what it is doing and will do in all major European cities; it's expanding at a rapid rate. In just months since it opened offices in Athens, the airline has staffed modern offices with more than 20...

Posted On 01 Jan 2006

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Delta Out to Conquer the Airways Albeit Under Chapter 11 Protection

Just a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Delta has announced a huge international expansion plan. With the aim to be the "world's largest airline across the Atlantic" the beleaguered carrier will launch additional flights from its Atlanta and New York bases...

Posted On 01 Dec 2005

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Qatar Adds New Delhi to its Routes Network

Qatar Adds New Delhi to its Routes Network

Qatar Airways recently brought its award-winning Five Star service to the Indian capital New Delhi with its inaugural flight touching down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in mid July.

Posted On 01 Sep 2005

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Journalists from well-known Greek newspapers and magazines during the FAM trip to Muscat, Oman.

Qatar Airways Takes Us Back to the Golden Days

Since its launch of direct flights from Athens, on 15 June 2005, Qatar Airways, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, continues it strong promotion campaign, all of which reminds of the golden days when airlines were the stars of the travel sector.

Posted On 01 Aug 2005

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Qatar's sales team, headed by Alexandros Michalopoulos, organized a number of travel agency workshops last month to promote the airline's direct flights between Athens and Doha.

Qatar Airways Promotes Doha-Athens Route

Qatar Airways last month introduced its new six times per week (every day except Saturday), non-stop service between its hub at Doha and Athens as of last month. The route is being operated with an Airbus A320 in a two-class configuration of 12 seats in business class and 132 in...

Posted On 01 Jul 2005

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Qatar Airways Begins Direct Athens-Doha Flights

Qatar Airways Begins Direct Athens-Doha Flights

Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, announced last month that it would begin operating direct flights between Athens and Doha as of June 15. The airline plans six weekly flights, each with a duration of four hours.

Posted On 01 Jun 2005

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ETTFA Goes Global

The travel exhibition industry will soon be speaking with a stronger voice as ETTFA - the European Tourism Trade Fairs Association - goes global.

Posted On 01 Apr 2005

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More Business Travel This Year

Business travel is on the rise, according to recent research analyses. American Express, for example, predicts that overall travel costs for corporations will increase by around 3% this year, as business travel continues to recover and travel demand increases. It says that...

Posted On 01 Mar 2005

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Regional authorities made a joint appeal for a reduction in usage charges at Athens international airport.

Regional Authorities Now Urge for Lower Athens Airport Fees

The municipal authorities of the Saronic Gulf tourist islands of Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses last month made a joint appeal for a reduction in usage charges at Athens international airport, Eleftherios Venizelos, which they said would encourage more charter flights to the...

Posted On 01 Feb 2005

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A note by the publisher

The perpetual tale of Olympic Airways -- as of December 12, Olympic Airlines -- continues with no end in sight. Although the government says it has selected one of five potential bidders for further talks on a takeover of Olympic Airlines, the slimmed-down successor to heavily...

Posted On 01 Jan 2004

, By Lefteris Theofanopoulos

The Sbokos family, owners of the new Blue Palace on Crete, with Roeland Vos (left), Starwood Hotels & Resort's president for Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Blue Palace Enters Luxury Collection

The Blue Palace Resort & Spa at Elounda on Crete as of January entered the privileged club of distinctive hotels when it became a member of the Starwood Luxury Collection. The collection is classed as "the world's most extraordinarily unique of hotels and resorts." Blue Star...

Posted On 01 Jan 2004

, By GTP editing team

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