Company updates

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will relaunch the Athens – Chania route, as part of its schedule for the summer of 2020.

Celestyal Cruises held a reception in the honor of US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on its “Crystal” ship, in the presence of 300 American guests.

As part of its efforts to reduce waste, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is recycling PET plastic bottles to make 3D tools to repair its aircraft.

The Travelbook Group is presenting its “one-stop shop” solutions for hotels, resorts and villas at leading international exhibitions.

The Galaxy Bar & Restaurant of the Hilton Athens hotel is inviting all to experience its new menu and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Greek capital.

The development of Piraeus port into one of Europe’s leading container terminals topped Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ agenda of talks during his recent visit to China.

The Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay resort has been honored with the MR&H Top Mediterranean Resort (currently in operation) Award for 2019.

Royal Caribbean International is setting an uncharted course for adventure with the cruise line’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas.

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, has announced that it will begin a seasonal route from Bahrain to Mykonos in Greece as of July 2020.

SiteMinder has launched the Hotel App Store which allows hotels to easily discover and connect applications to their business systems for greater guest experiences and revenue.

Greece has entered a deal with Chinese carrier Juneyao Air for direct flights between Shanghai and Athens starting July 2020.

Chinese conglomerate Fosun said it would be purchasing Thomas Cook for $14.2 million, weeks after the travel giant collapsed leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded.

Emirates will host IATA’s 1st Global Accessibility Symposium in Dubai, aiming to advance open dialogue for a more disability-inclusive air transport system.

The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki, on November 6, will host a charity auction of antiques, modern and contemporary art.

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand in Greece’s hotel market in destinations such as Athens, Thessaloniki and Patra.

The Elounda Hills tourism investment on Crete is one step closer to implementation following the signing of a joint-ministerial decision.

Cyprus-based advanced living concepts firm Zoia is investing in Greek properties with a focus on Athens, aiming to tap into a growing rental market.

VLM Travel Tourism Services will participate in two major travel fairs in Greece to introduce its products to market players and renew partnerships.

The ownership of the five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, located in Halkidiki, northern Greece, recently changed hands.

Sabre will introduce a new GDS media solution for hoteliers that will help travel agents find more relevant hotel options based on travelers’ personal preferences.