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George Maroutsos, President Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies

Recent decisions of major carriers to redesign their relationship with GDSs as well as to switch costs in other parts of the distribution chain — in particular to travel agencies — are of major importance. The consequences of similar decisions and the instability they are causing...

Antonis Stelliatos, President Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association

Even though today Greece faces economic woes, the Greek yacht charter market is maintaining a steady flow of business thanks to the natural beauty of our country with its fabulous cruising area.

Dinos Astras, President Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers

Tourism always was, is and will remain the lighthouse in Greece not only for hope, but also for salvation in every difficult period.

Alexandros Vassilikos, President Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association

Athens re-gained the interest of international visitors and at the same time remained one of the most affordable capitals in Europe and one of the most “value for money” destinations for 2016.

Yiannis Paraschis, CEO Athens International Airport

Passenger traffic and foreign residents’ arrivals are experiencing double-digit increases, indicating an impressive and dynamic recovery of Athens as a tourist destination, with a number of important developments boosting, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the airport’s...

Aristotelis Thomopoulos, President of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association

Thessaloniki Hotels Association is planning new initiatives and is continuing its already successful presence in leading International Tourism Exhibitions, taking part in B2B Meetings and Events and supporting every effort that views tourism development.

Vyron Theologis, President Macedonia-Thrace Travel Agencies Association

Participation in larger exhibitions abroad, that have worldwide promotion and a larger visitor range, is just as important as taking part in domestic exhibitions.

Alex Gallinos, Managing Director Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (ADDMA)

Following two excellent tourism years, Athens is stepping up efforts to further enrich its tourism product and services, as a year-round leisure and business travel destination.

Skiathos to Attend WTM London 2015

The Municipality of Skiathos will step up its promotional activity in the UK while exhibiting at leading travel exhibition World Travel Market (WTM) to run at ExCeL London during November 2 – 5, 2015.

New Report on Independent Lodgings to Be Revealed Exclusively at WTM London

The findings of a large study on the future of independent accommodation providers will be exclusively revealed during a conference session at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015.

WTM London Welcomes 250 New Exhibitors

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 has signed up almost 250 new exhibitors for next week’s event from small, entrepreneurial start-ups to tourist boards to well-established global operators.

WTM Adds ‘Career Networking’ to Future You Programme

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 is giving travel and tourism students the chance to talk to potential employees as part of its ITT Future You program.

WTM London 2015 Announces Blogging Sessions Line-up

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 has announced its most comprehensive blogging programme to date, with sessions spread over three days and almost twice the number of bloggers at its Blogger Speed Networking event.

Social Media Takes Centre Stage at WTM London

This year's social media programme at World Travel Market London 2015 takes place across three days and will feature senior executives from Facebook, Twitter and Tripadvisor as well as startups, destinations, bloggers and publishers.

Aldemar Resorts: ‘We Aim to Offer the Finest Guest Experience’

Alexandros Aggelopoulos, the vice president of Aldemar Resorts, informs on the latest revamps and upgrades of the company's high standard hotels. He also reveals that Aldemar will once again promote the profile of Greek cuisine at the World Travel Market in London this November.

UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit to Put Spotlight on Destination Branding

The 2015 UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market London will focus on destination branding and how it has become an increasingly complex challenge.

WTM Women in Travel Debuts First Mentoring Clinics

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015, a leading global event for the travel industry, will introduce one-to-one mentoring clinics, as part of the WTM Women in Travel "meet-up" event at ExCeL London.

WTM London 2015 to be Opened by Former Manchester United Boss

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 will be opened by David Gill, former chief executive of one of the world's most valuable and well known football clubs Manchester United.

WTM London to Help Hotels Profit from Upmarket Family Travel

World Travel Market London 2015 has linked up with Worldwide Kids Company to host a seminar giving hotels and resorts detailed advice on how to appeal to high-spending families.

Big Names Join Line-up of New WTM London Exhibitors

Airlines, luxury resorts and technology specialists from a comprehensive range of sectors and countries are among the more than 100 new exhibitors which have signed up for World Travel Market London 2015, the leading global event for the industry.