Company updates

MSC Cruises is launching its first winter season in Greece with weekly MSC Sinfonia departures from Piraeus (Athens), starting November 18.

Samuel Maubanc brings deep experience in climate policy and government relations leadership to the top job for the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Brussels.

The GNTO will collaborate with EasyJet holidays to strengthen Greece’s position as a premier travel destination.

Axia Hospitality has announced the addition of the Laguna Coast Resort on Naxos to its portfolio.

Crystal Waters Lefkada, the luxury resort in Nikiana on Lefkada, is set to expand with a new five-star sister property along the coast, scheduled to open in the summer of …

The Boutique Community is a new ecosystem where boutique hotel owners can connect with a carefully curated selection of service providers and suppliers.

Greek railway company Hellenic Train is participating in specialized training programs for safety and service, offered by the European Railway Agency.

During 2023-2024, Marketing Greece implemented initiatives to promote Greece’s transition to a more sustainable tourism model through joint actions, cultural initiatives, and AI tools.

Profits after taxes for Athens International Airport SA totaled 195.1 million euros during Jan-Sept.

Louis Hotels is set to expand its “Elegant Collection” portfolio with the opening of the five-star Valmar Corfu Hotel in summer 2025.

Mindhaus, the tourism marketing company and a subsidiary of V+O Greece, has appointed Konstantinos Triantafillis as its new General Manager, marking his return to the company.

The historic Mitsis Grand Hotel on Rhodes is embarking on an 80-million-euro transformation to become a year-round luxury tourism destination.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the development of its first residential-style hotel under the Wyndham Residences brand in Piraeus.

The Athenaeum InterContinental hotel in Athens has launched an extensive renovation project aimed at reinforcing its position as a leading hotel in the city.

Eurowings passengers can enjoy twice-weekly flights from Hamburg to Thessaloniki in winter 2024.

Greek airline SKY express is now connecting Athens with Tirana, the capital of Albania, five times a week.

Civitel Hotels & Resorts will take part in the WTM London 2024 tourism expo, presenting its distinctive properties and outstanding services to a global audience.

Grecotel welcomed 600 international tourism professionals to Kyllini for the annual conference of Best Reisen, a leading travel group in Germany.

Latvian airline airBaltic has added the Greek island of Mykonos to its summer 2025 schedule.

The 2024 tourism season at Avant Mar, a 5-star boutique hotel on Paros, concluded in October, following a successful summer filled with noteworthy events each month.