Riccardo Lambiris has been appointed as the new chairman of Athens International Airport’s (AIA) Board of Directors.
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The Greece & Cyprus chapter of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has appointed Akis Kelepeshis as its new Vice President.
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Hospitality
Greek-German Chamber Appoints Grigoris Tasios as Chairman of Tourism Committee
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisGreek tourism professional Grigoris Tasios is the new chairman of the Tourism & Culture Committee of the Hellenic-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Local authorities in Athens and Thessaloniki have put forward requests to rename streets in the two cities after late Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.
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Recruitments
New Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Takes the Helm
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisVassilis Kikilias took over his new post from Harry Theoharis, aiming to continue “what has been built so far” for the Greek tourism sector and create a new product for …
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2021 Year in Review
Vassilis Kikilias Appointed New Tourism Minister of Greece
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisIn a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, Vassilis Kikilias was appointed as the new tourism minister for Greece, replacing Harry Theoharis.
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Stephen G Miller, the archaeologist who unearthed the ancient stadium of Nemea in the Peloponnese, and devoted his life to the revival of the Nemean Games, passed away at the …
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Constantinos Michalos, the president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), died of a heart attack on Friday, August 6. He was 61.
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Andreas Potamianos, one of Greece’s most prominent shipping magnates, passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, July 30.
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Travelport has announced the appointment of Tom Kershaw as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer.
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Norwegian Cruise Line is strengthening its sales strategy with the appointment of Eamonn Ferrin as Vice President of International Business.
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Interviews
Interview: ADDMA’s Melina Daskalakis Reveals Athens’ post-Covid Plans for Tourism
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisMelina Daskalakis, the president of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA), informs on the plans of the Municipality of Athens in the post-Covid era.
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed George Tziallas as Regional Director for Europe and North Africa.
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Interviews
Swimming Over Shipwrecks: Greece’s ‘Authentic Marathon Swim’ Starts July 2 – Interview with the Organizers
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisThe organizers of The Authentic Marathon Swim, which will take place for the second year in Pefki, Evia, give special details about the exciting sports tourism event.
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Emirates airline has appointed Alexia Dimopoulou as its Cargo Manager for Greece, filling a strategic position in Emirates cargo operations in the country.
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RE|DIRECT, an Athens-based digital marketing and consulting agency, has appointed Lefteris Varelis as head of its hospitality department.
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Interviews
Interview – Mate Hoffmann: ‘Greece Continues to be One of Qatar Airways’ Most Prominent Markets’
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisQatar Airways is committed to further developing tourism and trade connections with Greece, says Mate Hoffmann, the airline’s Regional Manager for Southern Europe.
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its president and CEO, Gloria Guevara, will be stepping down after four years of leadership.
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Interviews
Interview – Lefteris Parvantonis: ‘The Vision of Astir Odysseus Kos is to Offer High Quality Services’
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisWith Greece’s opening for tourism on its way, the GM of the Astir Odysseus Kos, Lefteris Parvantonis, introduces the resort, its philosophy and its new services.
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Carnival Cruise CEO Arnold Donald was named as the World Travel & Tourism Council’s new Chair, during the WTTC’s Global Summit 2021.