Company updates TUI Aims to Fill ‘Gap’ Thomas Cook Left in Greek Hotels by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 TUI is looking to pick up the pieces from the collapse of Thomas Cook, which left behind thousands of stranded tourists and lost hotel bookings in many countries, including Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Thomas Cook Casts Shadow Over World Tourism Day for Greek Professionals by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 Thomas Cook’s recent collapse prevented Greece’s tourism bodies from being in a celebratory mood on World Tourism Day 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Excite Holidays Celebrates Entrance in Athens Market by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2019 Excite Holidays, a travel technology platform for travel agents, introduced its services to Greek market players at its first event in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Looks to Support Travelers, Businesses Affected by Thomas Cook Collapse by Nikos Krinis 23 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 23 September 2019 The Tourism Ministry in Greece is exploring ways to support Greek tourism businesses affected by the collapse of UK travel giant Thomas Cook. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP Thomas Cook Group Enters Administration, Thousands Stranded in Greece by Nikos Krinis 23 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 23 September 2019 UK global travel group Thomas Cook on Monday announced that it is entering into compulsory liquidation with immediate effect. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Louis Group Sells Five Hotels in Greece to Blackstone by Nikos Krinis 20 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 20 September 2019 Blackstone Real Estate Partners has acquired five hotels in Greece from the Louis Group at a total enterprise value of 178.6 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s ‘DNA Travel’ Becomes Member of ASTA by Nikos Krinis 20 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 20 September 2019 DNA Travel, an alternative tourism agency in Greece, has become a member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Plans for Greek Tourism Upgrade Announced by Nikos Krinis 19 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 19 September 2019 Changing diving tourism regulations and establishing rules for short-term rentals in Greece are among the current focus areas of the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates: 23 Years of Successful Presence in Greece by Nikos Krinis 18 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 18 September 2019 Since its first operation in Greece in 1996, Emirates has been offering new destinations and innovative services to over 3.1 million Greek passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Calls for Tourism Alliance Between Sector and Ministry by Nikos Krinis 17 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 17 September 2019 SETE has called for an “alliance” between the tourism sector’s stakeholders and the Tourism Ministry in order for crucial issues to be resolved. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates In[n]Athens Urban Hotel Announces Addition of New Rooms by Nikos Krinis 13 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 13 September 2019 The in[n]Athens hotel, an urban ‘destination’ right in the center of Athens, has added 16 new rooms to the property. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaly’s Trails Presented at TourNatur Expo in Germany by Nikos Krinis 11 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 11 September 2019 The hiking trails of Thessaly in Greece were promoted to German professionals during the TourNatur 2019 alternative tourism exhibition held in Düsseldorf, Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Margaritis Schinas Announced as European Commission VP by Nikos Krinis 10 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 10 September 2019 European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has appointed Margaritis Schinas as VP for Protecting our European Way of Life. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek PM Promises ‘Growth for All’, Announces Tax Cuts by Nikos Krinis 8 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 8 September 2019 Measures for tax cuts in Greece were announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the inauguration ceremony of the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Hard Rock Reveals Details on Proposed Resort, Casino Project in Hellinikon by Nikos Krinis 23 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 23 August 2019 Hard Rock International will invest over 1 billion euros in Athens’ former Hellinikon airport site, if it wins Greece’s tender for an integrated resort and casino license. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Greece Sees High Growth in Visits from US, France, UK in Early 2019 by Nikos Krinis 21 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 21 August 2019 Greece enjoyed the highest rate of demand growth from the US, France and the UK during the first months of 2019, according to the ETC’s latest report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ministry and Fraport Agree on Upgrade, Promotion of 14 Greek Destinations by Nikos Krinis 9 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 9 August 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry has agreed on a “strategic cooperation” with Fraport Greece to promote the destinations that are home to the 14 airports managed by the company. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Katerina Kyriakopoulou Appointed Deputy CEO for Best Western SE Europe by Nikos Krinis 8 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 8 August 2019 Katerina Kyriakopoulou has been appointed as the Deputy CEO of the Best Western Southeastern Europe office in Athens, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Elia Ermou Athens Hotel’s Rooftop Restaurant Presents New Menu by Nikos Krinis 8 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 8 August 2019 The Athens View Balcon rooftop restaurant of the Elia Ermou Athens hotel has unveiled its new menu, which blends Greek and Mediterranean traditional cuisine with modern gastronomy, combining both flavor … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marriott Opens New Autograph Collection Hotel ‘Aegon Mykonos’ in Greece by Nikos Krinis 6 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 6 August 2019 Aegon Mykonos, an Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott International, recently opened its doors on the Greek island of Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail