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 & […]

Greek Travel Agents Association Joins SUSTOUR EU-funded Project

By admin 23 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: travelife.info/sustour The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) recently announced its participation in SUSTOUR, an EU-funded project that promotes sustainable development practices among travel agencies and tour operators. Co-financed by the European COSME program that aims to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of European

German DRV 2021 Conference in Greece a ‘Vote of Confidence’

By admin 22 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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DRV Managing Director Dirk Inger and GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Frangakis. German travel and tourism stakeholders will be meeting in Greece on October 28-31 for their annual conference demonstrating their confidence in the country. The German Travel Association (DRV) event will be held at the Costa Navarino luxury resort in Messinia, Peloponnese,

‘Grand Walk of Athens’ Project to Enhance the City’s Tourism Identity

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Photo Source: @City of Athens Tourism stakeholders and urban development experts anticipate that the Grand Walk of Athens – the new pedestrian walkway and bike route currently under development in the center of the Greek capital – will further highlight the city’s tourism attractions and breath life into neighborhoods and “hidden gems” waiting to be discovered.

HAPCO Calls for Support to Restart MICE Industry

By admin 26 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @HAPCO The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) recently called on Greek and international authorities and organizations to support and promote the MICE industry in its efforts to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and make a strong comeback once the pandemic subsides. The association estimates that since the start of the crisis,

Covid-19: Travel Agents Request Extension to BSP Payments and Solution to Refunds

By admin 30 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it may grant extensions to the deadline for payments to its electronic billing system BSP (billing and settlement plan) for travel agencies when necessary, due to the impact the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is having on travel. Responding to a request by three Greek travel sector bodies, IATA said […]