Company updates

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has suspended Greece’s Astra Airlines, which is reportedly seeking a new partner to inject much needed funds.

IAG, parent company of Iberia and British Airways, has announced the acquisition of Spanish airline Air Europa for 1 billion euros.

Greek naval company Athens Day Cruise presented its one-day cruise product to travel professionals from all over the world at WTM London 2019.

Greek ferry operator Seajets supported drivers who climbed to the first and second place in the final ratings of this year’s European Rally Championship (ERC).

Argo Travel Group is going full speed ahead with its latest thematic tourism product, which looks to promote ideal destinations for weddings in Greece.

Kihli Hotel Enterprises, a Greek hotel management and real estate development company, will promote its expertise and services at the 100% Hotel Show 2019 in Athens.

The Hyatt Regency Hotel Thessaloniki shared its special message for the significance of sustainable development in tourism, during the Philoxenia 2019 expo.

AboutHotelier, a leading digital marketing company for the hospitality industry, in November will present its products and services at two leading tourism exhibitions in Athens.

The Thomas Cook domino effect continues to be in full swing with its Germany subsidiary, Thomas Cook GmbH, announcing that it has cancelled all trips for 2020.

Accor has appointed Georgios Kritikopoulos as the new general manager of the Novotel Athens hotel, located near the center of the Greek capital.

Lufthansa has announced that it will be cutting costs at its Group companies Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines in an aim to improve earnings.

Travelbook Group presented its products and services at the 35th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki.

AEGEAN has announced the expansion of its activity in Cyprus with the addition of two new routes, Pafos – Athens and Larnaka – Beirut.

The Divani Caravel hotel, located near the center of the Greek capital, hosted China’s president Xi Jinping during his recent visit to Athens.

Condor, as of May 1, 2020, will connect Germany’s main airports non-stop with the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Samos.

Hospitality group Accor and the Alibaba Group have partnered to develop new digital applications and loyalty programs to improve the traveler experience.

Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority is assessing whether Astra Airlines will be able to continue operations after the carrier recently cancelled a number of flights.

As part of its “SWISS Celebrates Perfection” campaign, SWISS has launched a number of “mildly infuriating videos” designed to grind the gears of those who share the brand’s detail-oriented mindset.

Sabre Hospitality Solutions has appointed Frank Trampert as its new managing director and chief commercial officer for EMEA and APAC.

The ease of doing business in Greece is improving but at a very slow pace and with inadequate steps, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).