Company updates

Greece’s train operator Trainose submitted a binding offer for the acquisition of 100 percent of shares in the Hellenic Company for Rolling Stock Maintenance SA.

Low-cost carrier Ryanair is adding 13 new routes to its 2018 winter schedule, connecting Athens and Thessaloniki with destinations in Europe, Asia and North Africa.

Greek carrier and Mouzenidis Group company Ellinair announced the expansion of its fleet and the launch of seven new routes in 2018.

The Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki won the gold award in the “Top Greek Hotel 2018” category at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

Santo Maris is the first hotel in Greece to receive the “Boutique Hotel” seal by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), with eight more units in line.

Condor recently honored ATPI, a leading corporate travel company, for its outstanding performance as the airline’s top producer in Greece for 2017.

Technology provider Sabre has agreed a new multi-year agreement with Greek corporate and leisure agency Kyvernitis Travel.

The Kenshō Boutique Hotel & Suites, located on the island of Mykonos, received three gold accolades at the recently held Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

Celestyal Cruises has announced new routes for 2019 and 2020 from Piraeus in its aim to extend the tourism season in Greece.

Mideast Travel Worldwide has received the Silver Award in the Best Tour Operator category at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome goes above and beyond the commoditized transfer service as the first company to deliver an in-destination travel experience.

Nelios walked away with the title of Best Hotel Digital Marketing Company in Greece and five wins overall at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

Minoan Lines was announced “Best Greek Coastal Shipping Company” at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018 held in Athens.

Travelport has announced an intelligent fraud control and settlement solution for its airline customers called “Travelport Authorize Plus”.

Sales and reservation management company Axia Hospitality received five honors at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018 for its successful collaborations with hotels.

The Avra Collection group, located in Chania on Crete, was honored with six accolades at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

TUI recently welcomed its first ever 737 MAX 8 flight on bio jet fuel, an important part of the company’s commitment to the future of sustainable aviation.

TUS Airways will begin operating four flights per week to Thessaloniki, Greece, from Larnaca, Cyprus, as of late March 2018.

Amadeus has announced the creation of a NDC-X program that will focus on practical use cases of IATA’s “New Distribution Capability”.

Fraport Greece will host the second “Airport Run” at the Kefallonia Airport on Sunday, March 11, following the first running event in Kavala, northern Greece.