Company updates

Slovenia’s flag carrier Adria Airways has left the Star Alliance network after declaring bankruptcy and ceasing flight operations.

Volotea grew in Greece from June to August carrying more than half a million passengers, 25 percent up in comparison with the same three months last year.

The Poseidon of Paros Hotel & Spa, located on the Cycladic island of Paros, recently celebrated 20 years of offering authentic Greek hospitality.

Thirty-eight countries and 8.6 million seats will be affected by the bankruptcy of UK tour operator Thomas Cook, says a recent analysis.

AEGEAN carried 11.6 million passengers during the first nine months of 2019, reporting a 7 percent growth in passenger traffic.

Electra Management, the parent company of Electra Hotels has announced changes to its leadership, aiming to further strengthen its position in the Greek hospitality market.

DNA Travel will present its Greek alternative tourism products to the international tourism industry during its participation in leading fairs.

Bluegr Hotels & Resorts again participated in the “Greece Race for the Cure” charity event that aims to raise breast cancer awareness.

The Elivi Skiathos luxury resort, located on the island of Skiathos, has been included in Harper’s Bazaar selection of “The best Greek island hotels”.

EIB and four Greek banks will participate in a 650-million-euro infrastructure program, aimed at identifying new high-impact investment projects in Greece.

Fosun International Limited, Thomas Cook’s largest shareholder, says the collapse of the UK tour operator has limited impact on its business.

Greek hospitality giant Grecotel Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of a new 60-million-euro investment program in third-generation hotel units.

Travelport announced a closer collaboration with Singapore Airlines on the carrier’s NDC standard programme, known as “KrisConnect”.

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.

Greece’s banks may be next to suffer the blow of the Thomas Cook downfall, according to a report by ratings agency Moody’s.

Travel agents and operators can now use Travelport’s special DPNA SSR code to inform airlines when a passenger has intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance.

Ellinair, a Mouzenidis Group airline, has added a new Russian destination to its roster after entering a deal with Vnukovo International Airport.

Ryanair has announced a new Athens route to Toulouse, France, with a twice-weekly service commencing in March 2020.

Celestyal Cruises next year will set sail in the Adriatic for the first time with its new 7-night “Romantic Adriatic” itinerary, as part of its 2020-2021 schedule.

Ethiopian Airlines, after 18 years, will resume thrice weekly service to the city of Athens in Greece, effective December 13.