Company updates

Since its maiden flight on October 15, 2021, Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways has carried 9 million passengers and recorded excellent performance in terms of punctuality and regularity.

bluegr Hotels and Resorts has embarked on a large-scale investment plan to renovate its hotels on the Greek island of Crete.

Travelport has launched new and expanded agreements with Bookingcom and Hertz, now bringing more options for accommodation rates and car rentals to retailers using Travelport+.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated its 40th anniversary of operations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Athens, Greece.

Iberia on October 12, the National Day of Spain, celebrated its 95 years of flights with an event at Athens International Airport (AIA).

Athens International Airport (AIA) is hosting its first augmented reality (AR) exhibition “culture path” in collaboration with the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF).

Celestyal has announced the immediate removal of requirements for proof of valid Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificates for cruise passengers.

Canadian airline Air Transat held an event in central Athens, marking its 35 years of service in air travel and also announcing a new brand positioning and signature.

The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on Astypalea continues to align its business strategy to sustainability targets as part of its ongoing commitment towards a greener future.

Grivalia Hospitality, a leading investment company in the luxury hospitality sector, has transferred its headquarters from Luxembourg to Greece.

Goldair Handling has introduced brand new eco-friendly equipment at Athens International Airport (AIA) as part of its commitment to sustainable development.

Greek airline SKY express was named “Performance Brand of the Year” and won a total of 10 honors at the Peak Performance Marketing Awards.

Qatar Airways has announced a new European Cluster commercial reorganization in its aim to deliver the highest quality of service to passengers and trade partners.

Greek car rental company Autohellas announced that the acquisition of 85.60% of the share capital of Portuguese company “HR Aluguer de Automóveis S.A.” has been finalized.

Latvian airline airBaltic has added new routes to Greek destinations on next year’s summer program, which will begin at the end of March 2023.

Greek revenue management company RevitUp has become the first exclusive partner of hotel booking and rating platform HolidayCheck in Greece and Cyprus.

Coastal shipping company Levante Ferries will connect Thessaloniki in northern Greece with Izmir in Turkey through a new ferry service as of October 10.

Qatar Airways celebrated its 25-year anniversary of operations during an event in Greece held in cooperation with Athens International Airport (AIA).

Aria Hotels, a privately-owned boutique hotel and villas company, has opened the 360° Residences complex on the Greek island of Kefalonia.

The Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos hotels are at the top of the “15 best hotels in Greece” list of this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards.