Company updates

Asian Aviation, the General Sales Agent (GSA) of Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot in Greece, has appointed Ioanna Nomidou to the position of Sales Executive for the two airlines.

Home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced that it would begin testing prototype homes as soon as next year as part of its newly launched “Backyard” project.

Sabre has announced that Andreas Syrigos will take an expanded role to lead its Travel Network business in the Nordics, having already achieved tremendous growth during his leadership of Greece …

Virgin Atlantic recently informed Greek travel agents in Athens on its latest news regarding its route network and its Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class cabins.

UK-based Travelbook Group, a one-stop shop for hotels, resorts and villas, presented its services to the Greek market, during the Xenia 2018 trade show in Athens.

Mideast Travel has been announced as the “World’s Leading Destination Management Company (DMC) for 2018” at the World Travel Awards Grand Final.

Cyprus Airways has signed an interline agreement with Qatar Airways, aiming to provide its passengers with additional flights to more destinations.

KLM has launched a new virtual reality service through its online travel magazine iFly, allowing viewers to “take a trip”, right from the comfort of their home.

Development is booming for AccorHotels in Greece, as the group has signed agreements to manage new properties that are currently under development.

The four-star Golden Age Hotel in Athens underwent an extensive renovation and is aiming to offer the best of services to its business travelers.

Cyprus Airways and Blue Air have entered into a codeshare partnership, aiming to offer passengers more travel options and optimized flight schedules.

Greek hospitality recruiting platform Workathlon has entered into a partnership with leading river cruise line Viking Cruises to staff its vessels in Europe.

The European Commission has launched an official investigation into distribution deals carried out by booking system providers Amadeus and Sabre with airlines and travel agents.

Greek carrier AEGEAN saw a 5 percent increase in consolidated revenue at 939.3 million euros, during the first nine months of the year.

Golf legend José María Olazábal recently visited Costa Navarino, a premier golf destination in Greece, to present the designs for two new courses set to open for play in 2021.

Greek public relations agency Travelworks will provide Greece Sotheby’s International Realty with communication and content services.

The Sommet Education group and luxury travel network Traveller Made have entered into a partnership to develop talent for the luxury travel industry.

Travel industry entrepreneur Claude Blanc has been appointed director of the WTM Portfolio, owned by leading exhibition organizer Reed Exhibitions.

Hellenic Duty Free Shops will move ahead with investments for upgrade and expansion works at the airports of Rhodes, Zakynthos and Chania in Greece.

The Santikos Collection in 2019 will open “The Alex”, a new property located in the port city of Piraeus, just 15 minutes from Athens city center.