Company updates

Low-cost carrier flynas will launch new direct flights from Saudi Arabia to European destinations, including Athens, for the summer season.

The Karavakia Thessaloniki Waterbus company has announced the addition of a boat to its fleet and a new destination to its 2018 summer schedule.

HostelBay, an online booking accommodation provider in 14 languages, recently added exclusive ferry passes to its website, aiming to add value to holidays in Greece.

After a two-year break, Royal Caribbean International in December 2019 will return to the Arabian Gulf to operate sailings from the port of Dubai.

Caldera Yachting invites yacht lovers to live a different charter experience, complete with the highest quality services on board.

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) is taking measures to reduce its carbon footprint by effectively reducing its emissions.

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki has received three Blue Flag quality awards for its marina and beaches Kochi and Sithonia.

Following extensive renovation works, the Green Surfing Mare Villa on Paros is ready to welcome its guests for the summer season.

Turkish Airlines is offering its layover service “touristanbul” free of charge to all its international passengers traveling through Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport.

Kyvernitis Travel has announced the appointment of Tatiana Ioannou to the key role of Sales Manager for the Global Marine division.

The Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel is inviting all to experience a unique culinary experience in Athens at its “Acropolis Secret” restaurant.

The latest addition to the Austrian Airlines fleet, a Boeing 777 aircraft featuring the company’s new design, recently landed at Vienna Airport.

The Region of South Aegean has joined forces with Fraport Greece to attract new air connections to the airports of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini and Mykonos.

Cyprus airline TUS Airways is expanding and this year is offering scheduled direct flights to Larnaca from a number of Greek destinations.

Tour operator TUI China, an affiliate of leading travel and tourism group TUI, is aiming to attract outbound Greek tourists to China.

Golden Star Ferries will soon begin servicing the Cyclades islands from Piraeus after getting the approval of the Coastal Transportation Council (SAS).

Ryanair has appointed Chiara Ravara as its new head of sales and marketing, promoting her from her previous role as senior sales and marketing manager.

The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki recently hosted an opera gala for its guests with the participation of artists from Russia’s Helikon Opera Music Theater.

Air Transat this season has increased capacity from Athens by 14 percent, compared to last year, making over 43,800 seats available for travel to Canada.

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), which is led by Chinese shipping giant Cosco, recorded the “best profitability over the last decade” in 2017, according to its management.