The Cyprus Incentives & Meetings Associates (CIMA) will hold a virtual exhibition during April 14-15 to promote the country’s tourism offerings to international travel agencies and MICE professionals. Organized for the first time and named “Meet in Cyprus”, the virtual exhibition is targeting travel agencies and conference organizers (buyers) from source markets.
Marriott International has appointed Satya Anand as its President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a division that encompasses over 75 countries and territories. Anand was most recently the company’s Chief Operations Officer, Luxury & Southern Europe and Global Design for EMEA. He will replace Liam Brown, who has been appointed Group President, U.S. […]
École Ducasse, France The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Sommet Education to offer 30 scholarships for world-class education programs through the Hospitality Challenge initiative. UNWTO’s Hospitality Challenge program aims to support career climbers and switchers, entrepreneurs and innovators develop themselves and their projects and help drive
Kensho Psarou resort, Mykonos The five-star Kenshō Psarou resort, a member of Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas on Mykonos, is ready to open its doors and welcome guests as of July 2. Kenshō has implemented all the necessary hygiene and safety measures, taken due to Covid-19, to host travelers on its premises. “Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas […]
The Hotel Metropol, located in Larissa, central Greece, has reopened its doors offering accommodation services in line with the health protocols announced by the Greek Tourism Ministry, and in accordance to the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Greece’s year-round hotels, including Hotel Metropol,
Poseidon Athens Hotel The Poseidon Athens Hotel has opened its doors to welcome its guests to Paleo Faliro on the Athenian Riviera. “We are looking forward to welcoming our guests to our fully renovated rooms, and fulfill their highest expectations with Athens’ unique sunset in the background,” the hotel’s management said in an announcement. The […]
TheKallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on Astypalea will officially open its doors for this summer season on June 29. Following the latest government decisions for the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the hotel continues to accept reservations and has also created special travel packages for travelers that wish to visit Astypalea. Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel is […]
The European Commission has issued guidance for the safe and gradual restoration of tourism activities and for health protocols in hospitality businesses such as hotels and other types of accommodation, including indoor and outdoor areas, restaurants and cafés. In addition to recommendations and operational considerations for COVID-19 risk management issued by relevant
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released suggested protocols for hotels to restart in the post Covid-19 world. The protocols for the hospitality industry are part of a series of proposed new measures by the WTTC, designed to rebuild confidence among consumers so they can travel safely once the restrictions are lifted. The […]
HotelBrain Founder & CEO Panos Paleologos Greek hospitality management group HotelBrain recently expressed concern on the development of bookings for the 2020 tourism season in Greece. During the Prodexpo Virtual event on Friday, HotelBrain CEO Panos Paleologos said that the group’s aim is for all of its hotels to soon restart operations. However, he added […]


















