Bookings for Travel to Europe Sluggish Due to Russia-Ukraine War

By admin 23 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

Holiday bookings are slowing down across all markets due to the insecurity created by Russia’s war on Ukraine affecting the positive outlook for travel this season, recently released data reveal. At the same time, impending increases in travel costs are exacerbating the situation, according to a study carried out by the European Travel Agents & […]

‘Toulouse Declaration’ Paves Way for Aviation Decarbonization

By admin 7 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Thirty-five countries in Europe, leading industry stakeholders, and Destination 2050 partners (five leading European aviation associations) recently signed the ‘Toulouse Declaration’, the first-ever public-private initiative supporting aviation’s decarbonization goals. For the first time, through the ‘Toulouse Declaration’, which was presented during the Toulouse Aviation

ECTAA Appoints Nicholas Kelaiditis as Chairman of Tourism Committee

By admin 2 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Nicholas Kelaiditis, the president of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA), was recently appointed chairman of the Tourism Committee of the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA). ECTAA represents some 70,000 travel agents and tour operators in Europe, which provide consultancy and sell transport, accommodation, leisure

ASTA Greece & Cyprus Chapter Appoints Akis Kelepeshis as New VP

By admin 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Akis Kelepeshis The ASTA Greece & Cyprus Chapter, which represents the American Society of Travel Advisors, has appointed Akis Kelepeshis as its new Vice President. The executive chairman of Top Kinisis Travel PLC, Kelepeshis and over 25 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. He is the honorary president of the Association of Cypriot […]

Global Travel Stakeholders Welcome EU Covid-19 Pass Deal

By admin 21 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Travel and tourism associations worldwide welcomed the news on Thursday of a provisional agreement between EU lawmakers and member states on the highly anticipated Covid-19 certificates set to facilitate restriction-free movement within the EU. The European Parliament and Council reached a compromise in time for the start of the summer holiday season, which means that […]

ECTAA Calls on EU to Revise VAT Rules for Travel Agents

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Europe’s travel agents and tour operators are urging the Commission to review and revise a set of special VAT rules to meet the demands of the digital era and to ensure the sector’s competitiveness. Representing some 70,000 travel agents and tour operators in Europe, the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) is requesting […]

European Travel Agents and Tour Operators to Meet in Athens

By admin 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece, Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas The European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) has announced that it will hold its annual meeting in Athens during October 8-9, with the support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation and the City of Athens Development and Destination Management Agency. The announcement comes a few

Minister: Opening to Tourism Gave Strength to Greece’s Brand Name

By admin 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Wednesday exchanged views on tourism in Covid-19 times with industry representatives during a webinar held by the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA). Titled Tourism of Tomorrow, the webinar focused specifically on the case of Greece and the impact the