Company updates

Stavros Katsikadis has been re-elected as president of the Greek Marinas Association (GMA).

Mitsis Hotels’ ultra luxury Alila Resort & Spa on Rhodes will be the host venue for the 7th annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress during November 9-11.

Hotelising has expanded its portfolio of services aiming to provide hoteliers with more innovative tools in sales and revenue management.

Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels has opened its latest property in Athens: the ‘Lighthouse’ on Omonia Square.

Leisure travel group Jet2 has announced almost 200 weekly flights to 14 Greek destinations from six UK bases as part of its early-launched Summer Sun programme for 2023.

Almost 10% of the companies registered in Elevate Greece, the official platform for the Greek startup ecosystem, are involved in the tourism sector.

Egyptian airline Air Cairo has appointed BBT Air – Aviation Services as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Marie-Caroline Laurent as Director General for Europe.

Amadeus, a leading provider of technology solutions for the tourism industry, reveals the technologies that will increase confidence to travel in the next 12 months.

The ASTA Greece & Cyprus Chapter, which represents the American Society of Travel Advisors, has appointed Christos Mistris as its Vice President for the Greek market.

Three Greek hotels are among the winners of the World Spa Awards 2021, the global initiative that celebrates and rewards excellence in the spa and wellness sector.

The Attica Region has secured funding through its partnership with the CIVINET Greece-Cyprus network to implement a circular tourism strategy in 8 of its island/coastal municipalities.

Brown Hotels is adding hotels in Athens to its portfolio as part of a broader expansion plan into the Greek market.

Athina Luxury Suites, a boutique hotel on the Greek island of Santorini, will remain open all year long to welcome travelers also during the winter season.

Israel-based Brown Hotels announced the official opening of the 87-room DAVE Red Athens on Omonia Square in the center of the Greek capital.

Russian leisure airline Nordwind is planning to launch flights from St. Petersburg to Athens and Thessaloniki in 2022.

Greek airline company AEGEAN has raised its shareholding participation in Romanian Animawings to 51% from 25%, strengthening its presence in Romania’s market.

Greek online booking platform Let’s Ferry has appointed Michalis Papyrakis as its new commercial director.

The NEW Hotel in Athens will be serving weekend brunch again, having added new flavors and tasty selections.

The Nana Princess on Crete is on the list of the Top 10 Resorts in Greece for this year, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.