Company updates

Volotea has completed the process of strengthening its shareholder base, adding five new preeminent investors to help enhance the company’s business strategy.

Travelers flying with Emirates have more reasons to explore Dubai and the UAE this summer, with the return of the carrier’s “My Emirates Pass”.

The ferry route of Minoan Lines’ new Santorini Palace vessel, linking Heraklion, Crete, with islands of the Cyclades, will begin on June 13.

Cypriot airline Cobalt Air has entered into an interline agreement with Etihad Airways, aiming to connect Cyprus with destinations in the Middle East.

Attica Holdings (Attica Group) now owns the majority stake in Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways, following an agreement with Minoan Lines.

Novotel Athènes recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in the Greek hospitality industry, which was marked by a significant rise in revenue during the first months of 2018.

Flynas, the national low-cost carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of new direct flights between Athens and Riyadh as of June 13.

Sabre Corporation this year plans to launch new service-enabled APIs that will allow customers to shop and book NDC content alongside traditional content.

Emirates has launched the Emirates Vintage Collection – a selection of fine wines from its cellar in Burgundy, which have been stored for up to 15 years.

Aeromexico in November will launch two new seasonal routes from Mexico City to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Liberia in Costa Rica.

SmartWings, a brand of Czech airline Travel Service, has launched direct charter flights from the city of Prague to the Greek island of Paros.

The Spyrou Hotels Group, which started off as a small family business in 1978, has marked four decades of Skopelos hospitality.

As part of its ongoing strategy to expand to under-served Latin American markets, Turkish Airlines plans to operate flights to Mexico City.

Following renovation works, the luxury properties and villas of the La Maltese Estate on Santorini are welcoming guests for the 2018 summer season.

Fraport Greece this summer season is welcoming a number of new flights at the 14 Greek regional airports it operates and manages.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Maria Deligianni as Government and Public Affairs Representative Eastern Mediterranean.

Maris Hotels has joined the “Clean up the Med” campaign and recently held a cleanup operation on the beaches located in front of its three hotels on Crete and Santorini.

The Divani Collection Hotels is inviting guests and visitors to enjoy the games of the FIFA World Cup in the “Mundial Lounges” of its hotels in Athens.

The recently renovated Poseidon Athens Hotel, located on the Athenian Riviera, has received the TripAdvisor 2018 Certificate of Excellence.

Star Alliance’s digital strategy has undertaken a shift from membership growth to improving the seamless travel experience, especially for those customers who fly on multi-carrier journeys.