GNTO: Covid-19 An Opportunity to Move Towards Sustainable Tourism

By admin 7 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

The Covid-19 pandemic could serve as a springboard to accelerate Greece’s transition to more sustainable tourism practices, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou said on the sidelines of the 66th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization Commission for Europe (CEU), which took place in Athens last week. Participating in the “Sustainable

Greece Praised for Cruise Tourism Restart Initiative

By admin 7 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Global cruise industry stakeholders praised Greece for its actions and initiatives to help restart cruise travel after Covid-19 within the framework of the 66th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization Commission for Europe (CEU), which took place in Athens last week. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said the Greek tourism ministry had taken decisive action

Posidonia: Greece Leads the Way in Mediterranean Cruise Travel Restart

By admin 26 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Global cruise companies are hoping to stimulate traveler interest and kick-start operations from Greece this summer, offering the country a unique chance to play a leading role as an embarkation destination in the coming years. “Greece has an amazing opportunity to become an embarkation destination, allowing the further development of the industry and the

Airlines, Cruise Companies Betting on Greece this Summer

By admin 19 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Airlines and cruise companies are looking to Greece this summer in hopes of covering ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 52 airline companies and 40 cruise ships will be in place to meet the demands of travelers to Greece this summer, according to Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Vassilis Korkidis. […]

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2021 to Table Global Cruise Industry Issues

By admin 19 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Senior executives of leading international cruise lines will participate in the first virtual panel discussion of the 6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2021, that will take place on May 25. Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises; Michael Thamm, Group CEO of Costa Group and Carnival Asia; Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises; and Chris Theophilides, […]

Registration Opens for Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum Digital

By admin 19 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: posidoniaseatourism.com Registration has opened for the 6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) that will take place virtually on May 25. This year’s forum will discuss on the challenges of the restart of the international cruise industry. According to the forum’s organizer Posidonia Exhibitions S.A., registration for the event is free of charge for […]

Giorgos Koubenas Appointed President of Greece’s Cruise Ship Owners Union

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Captain Giorgos Koubenas has taken on the role of the new president of Greece’s Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN). He succeeds Theodore Kontes who was at the helm for the last 10 years. Elected during the Union’s recent annual general assembly, the new BoD is as follows: Giorgos Koubenas. PresidentGiorgos Koubenas […]

Celestyal Getting Ready to Offer Safe Cruise Experiences from May

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Celestyal Cruises is speeding up procedures for the restart of sailings on May 29, aiming to provide its guests with carefree holidays to the Greek islands and the Eastern Mediterranean. “This is a critical period for the company, as we are preparing to restart operations,” Celestyal Cruises Head of Global PR Froso Zaroulea said during […]

Norwegian Cruise to Sail the Greek Islands in July

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: ncl.com Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is planning to restart operations this summer with sailings to the Caribbean and the Greek islands. A leading global cruise company, Norwegian Cruise operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The company on Tuesday unveiled its phased cruise resumption for voyages […]

Cruise Travel Restart on Agenda of 6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

By admin 26 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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The challenges of the restart of the international cruise industry will be discussed during the 6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) that will take place virtually on May 25. The forum will be held in a digital environment through a special platform created for the event, “at a very important crossroad for global tourism and […]