Company updates

Ahead RM, a Greek company that provides innovative travel technology solutions and online services, recently strengthened its presence in the Turkish tourism industry.

KLM is taking a next step on Messenger by introducing a new emoji service that makes it easy for travellers to find their way in an unknown city or country.

Greek sailing holiday company vyra.com has received funding from PJ Tech Catalyst and Driin Holdings in order to further develop its services.

Greece is expected to see a boost in visitors wishing to combine their wedding with tourism following a deal between TUI UK and BookYourWeddingDay.com.

Accreditation agency Eurocert has been selected by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels as the body that will certify hotels serving traditional Greek breakfast.

The Mykonian Mare Luxury Boutique Hotel, located in Agios Stefanos on Mykonos, has a new face and is ready to welcome its guests for 2017.

Eiriana Luxury Suites, located on the Cycladic island of Milos near Trypiti village, recently launched its brand new website.

Holidays in Halkidiki can’t get any better following a 27-million-euro makeover of Ikos Resorts’ very own Ikos Oceania, which opens its doors to guests next month.

“In 2016, we delivered a year of strong growth across all of our businesses”, said Sabre’s president and CEO Sean Menke.

Scoot, a subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines Group, will expand into Europe from June 20 with four flights a week between Singapore and Athens.

Ryanair announced the launch of its 2017 Thessaloniki winter schedule which includes four new routes to Bratislava, Eindhoven, Memmingen and Naples.

The Divani Caravel hotel in Athens invites diners to try a new experience with its Sunday Brunch concept at Brown’s restaurant.

Egyptair is to deploy its second new 737-800 Next Generation aircraft on its scheduled flights between Athens and Cairo, with effect from June 2017.

Travelport is the first GDS to be granted both “Aggregator Level One” certification and “IT Provider Level Two” status by IATA as part of its NDC programme.

Qatar Airways is giving two lucky travelers the opportunity to win return tickets for any destination in its network through the “Destination Game”.

Aeromexico has announced service to two new routes in the United States including daily flights on the Mexico City to Detroit route starting April 1.

Air charter broker company Zela Aviation recently celebrated its 10th year in business following its foundation in 2006.

Travel to Greece couldn’t get cheaper with Norwegian Air Shuttle pledging to offer low-cost flights to Greek island destinations this summer.

Austrian Airlines will increase frequencies to Rhodes, Heraklion, Zakynthos, Chania, Athens and Kos this summer, in response to stronger demand.

The new Emirates A380 Onboard Lounge will make its first public appearance at the Emirates Infinite Possibilities stand at the ITB Berlin 2017 tourism fair.