IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac to Step Down

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Alexandre de Juniac The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Alexandre de Juniac will step down as Director General and CEO, effective March 31, 2021. De Juniac made known his intention to step down from the association several months ago which enabled a search process to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. “I did […]

ITB Berlin Presents Digital Meet-up Platform for 2021

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ITB Berlin next year will hold its annual international travel trade show as an entirely virtual event under the name ITB Berlin NOW – “The Digital Meet-up for the Travel Industry” during March 9-12, 2021. The new virtual platform features ITB Berlin’s main elements: networking, news, business and content. This global, virtual event format targets […]

State, Shareholders to Inject Capital into Greece’s Covid-hit AEGEAN Airlines

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Photo source: @Aegean Airlines The Greek government and shareholders in national carrier AEGEAN are awaiting European Commission approval to inject a total of 180 million euros to safeguard the airline which has been hit hard by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Contributing annually more than 400 million euros to the Greek economy, AEGEAN is in for an […]

Greece and China Declare 2021 ‘Year of Culture and Tourism’

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The Ambassador of Greece to China George Iliopoulos and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Hu Heping. Greece and China recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly celebrate 2021 as the Year of Culture and Tourism. Signed by the Ambassador of Greece to China George Iliopoulos and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism […]

Lufthansa Group First to Implement Star Alliance Biometrics

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Lufthansa Group airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS, will be the first to use Star Alliance Biometrics for select flights starting in November and usher in a touchless customer experience at airports. The airline alliance has developed an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform that will aim to significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer

Survey: Solo Travelers Undaunted by Coronavirus

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Amidst a backdrop of Covid-fueled travel restrictions, solo travelers are forging ahead with plans to travel more often and more sustainably, a recent survey reveals. Its results are part of Solo Traveler’s 8th annual reader survey that was compiled with the support of Overseas Adventure Travel, a leader in solo-friendly tours. Nearly 3,000 respondents shared […]

Sabre Appoints Pantelis Kostantaras as Country Manager for Greece and Cyprus

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As part of its newly realigned organization that combines airline and agency-focused businesses, Sabre has announced that Pantelis Kostantaras will be leading the merged markets Greece and Cyprus as Country Manager. Pantelis Kostantaras Under the new structure, the sales and account management teams of both Greece and Cyprus will report to Pantelis. “This will allow […]

Athens Virtual Marathon Event Gets Extension Due to High Demand

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The ongoing Athens Virtual Marathon event is extended until November 27, due to the increasing interest of runners from all over the world, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Athens Marathon Organizing Committee announced on Thursday. The organizers have also taken into consideration the lockdown measures in place for individual exercise in Greece.

Greek Hotels Chief: Covid-19 to Accelerate Tourism’s Digital Transformation

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected to accelerate the digital transformation of Greek tourism enterprises in the coming years, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President and HOTREC Excom member Alexandros Vassilikos said on Thursday. Speaking on the topic during a roundtable discussion of the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel &

Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa Receives Travelife Gold Award

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Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa, located in Kastro-Kyllini in the Peloponnese, has received the Travelife Gold Award for its sustainable tourism practices. The Travelife certification is an internationally recognized award scheme for hotels and other tourism-related businesses, which have attained high standards of