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Three Airlines, Two Operators Handling Bulk of Tourists to Greece

Two tour operators and three airlines handle the bulk of travelers interested in Greece this summer, according to the Hellenic Slot Coordination Authority.

TUI, Thomas Cook Say Brisk Demand for Greece

Global tour giants TUI and Thomas Cook say the number of bookings for Greek destinations has grown significantly this summer.

TUI Group Backs ABTA’s ‘Stop Sickness Scams’ Campaign

TUI is supporting ABTA’s “Stop Sickness Scams” campaign which is calling on the government to crack down on fake holiday sickness claims.

Thomas Cook: Bookings for Holidays in Greece Up 40%

Bookings for holidays in Greece are up 40 percent on last year, according to tour operator Thomas Cook.

ITB 2017: Strong Demand for Travel from Germany to Greece

Bookings for travel packages to Greece are recording an increase of some 70 percent this year compared to 2016, according to the president of the German Travel Association (DRV), Norbert Fiebig.

German Tour Operators See Surge in Bookings to Greece

With only two weeks to go until the opening of ITB Berlin 2017, leading German tour operators have informed that travel demand to Greece is on the up.

Thomas Cook Posts Losses Despite Increased Interest in Greece

Thomas Cook may be seeing a strong demand for holidays in Greece, but has reported losses amounting to £49.1 million for the three months to December 31.

EC Opens Antitrust Probe into EU Hotels Online Pricing

Hotel accommodation, consumer electronics and video games sectors have come under the scrutiny of the European Commission.

TTG Says Greece Top Search for Summer Travel

It may still be snowing in most of Europe, but eager holidaymakers are making plans for the summer ahead and Greece appears to be a favourite choice, according to UK travel magazine TTG.

Thomas Cook’s New ‘Bohemian’ Hotel Concept to Launch from Rhodes, Greece

Thomas Cook has announced the launch of a new hotel concept brand for the bohemian spirit named “Casa Cook”, with a first property in Rhodes, Greece, due to open in May 2016.

Thassos: Brand New Destination for Thomas Cook in 2016

Thomas Cook has added new direct flights to the island of Thassos - “Greece’s best kept secret” - to its Summer 2016 programme.

Greece Fluster, Tunisia Attacks Curb Thomas Cook Gains

The Thomas Cook Group announced Thursday, that the June 26 terrorist attack in Tunisia, and the recent political and economic turmoil in Greece, were expected to take a toll on the company’s full-year profits, despite reporting solid results for the third quarter ending June 2015.

Thomas Cook: Tourists are Enjoying Holidays ‘Without Disruption’ in Greece

British tour operator Thomas Cook said on Monday that its feedback from its team and returning holidaymakers on Greece has been that it is business as usual in the Greek resorts, with customers continuing to enjoy their holidays without disruption.

German Tour Operators Optimistic, See Crete, Rhodes, Kos as Top Spots

German tour operators are insisting that German tourists are planning to hit Greek shores in droves despite recent media reports about dwindling tourism figures.

Greece Among Top Five Choice Destinations for German Tourists

German travellers are expressing interest in Greek packages ahead of the summer season, Deutshe Welle reports ahead of the international tourism ITB 2015 show, which kicks off in Berlin on Wednesday.

Greece Hotel Rates among Cheapest, Bookings on the Rise

Greece is ranked ninth among 24 countries offering the cheapest accommodation and Athens 10th among 50 city destinations according to a trivago.com best value report, making the country an attractive choice for tourists planning their summer holidays.

Greece-Britain: A 100-Year-Old Love Affair

As 2014 is the 100th anniversary of the formation of a tourism office in Greece, an overview of the British love affair with the country and its eternal appeal was given by travel writer Simon Calder, on the first day of the World Travel Market 2014 .

WTM 2014: Greece Tourism Partners TUI, Thomas Cook Discuss Plans For 2015

Tourism trends, new cruise programs and aviation issues were at the center of discussions between the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and international partners at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2014, which opened this week in London.

Ebola Crisis Hits Travel Industry

Fears about the spread of the Ebola virus have hit the travel industry, causing shares in airlines, tour operators, cruise operators and hotels to slump on the London Stock Exchange.

Thomas Cook Signs Deal To Monitor Hotels Via Social Monitoring

Tour operator Thomas Cook has agreed a multi-year deal with online reputation management company TrustYou to keep a check on the online reputation of more than 45,000 hotels from its portfolio.