Company updates

Cyprus Airways carried 70% more passengers in July 2023, a record number for the airline.

Emirates marked one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers across six continents, with average seat loads of over 80%.

Accor has announced that Gilda Perez-Alvarado, currently Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, has been appointed as its new Group Chief Strategy Officer.

Mandarin Oriental recently brought its legendary hospitality to Greece with the opening of its first property at Costa Navarino.

Volotea reached a big milestone at Athens International Airport (AIA) this summer as it carried 2 million passengers since the start of operations in Athens in 2015.

Cunard’s entire fleet is now able to connect to shore power, reducing emissions at port.

SKY express and Olympic Air were announced contractors for six state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece until 2027.

The Athens Flair, a boutique hotel in the upscale Kolonaki district, has been nominated for three prestigious 2023 World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Greek authorities issued permits for the construction of the Riviera Galleria and Commercial Hub along the Athenian Riviera.

As part of its strategy for international outreach, TIF-Helexpo, Greece’s national exhibitor, recently signed an agreement with Expo Georgia.

TUI said it was on track to achieving its full-year targets despite the fires on Rhodes, expected to cost the company some 25 million euros.

Cyprus Airways recently operated its first commercial flight with its new flagship aircraft, the Airbus A220, to Athens, the most popular destination on its network.

SKY express is aiming to establish Rhodes as a 365-day tourism destination through long-term promotional activities and strategic partnerships with leading European travel agencies.

The Mediterranean Village Hotel & Spa in Pieria, Greece, was rewarded for its sustainable management by Blue Flag International, the world-renowned ecolabel run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

The Hellenic Competition Commission gave the green light for the absorption of Cretan coastal shipping company ANEK by Attica Group.

Greek airline SKY express announced the expansion of its global network with the addition of new direct flights from Athens to Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Warsaw.

Greece received its first seaplane that will shorten travel time to the islands when waterway operations kick off.

Uber has rolled out a new feature to its app that lets customers in Athens and Thessaloniki book a ride as much as 90 days in advance.

The Greek island of Santorini this summer is boasting a new and exclusive complex of luxurious suites, giving travelers the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Cyprus Airways has appointed Christos Limnatitis as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).