2021 Year in Review Sofia Zacharaki Steps in as Greece’s New Deputy Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 Sofia Zacharaki has been appointed Greece’s deputy minister responsible for tourism education and special forms of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Vagelis Arapis: ‘homm Can Become a Great Partner to any Hotelier’ by Nikos Krinis 22 December 2020 by Nikos Krinis 22 December 2020 Vagelis Arapis introduces homm, a Greek hospitality management company that deals with vacation rentals and boutique hotels management. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Vassilis Themelidis: ‘Wyndham’s Key Focus is Supporting its Hotel Partners’ by GTP editing team 21 December 2020 by GTP editing team 21 December 2020 Vassilis Themelidis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts new regional director for south and east Europe, gives his thoughts on the “next day” forming for hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Group Announces Resignation of George Dimas by GTP editing team 15 December 2020 by GTP editing team 15 December 2020 TUI Group has announced that George Dimas is resigning as the company’s head of TUI Musement in Greece and a member of the Board of Directors of TUI Hellas to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport’s Greg Webb Appointed to United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 by GTP editing team 14 December 2020 Travelport CEO Greg Webb has been appointed by United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross as a member of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Radu Ciubotaru, wbe.travel: ‘Professionals Must Have a Strategy for 2021’ by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2020 by Nikos Krinis 14 December 2020 Radu Ciubotaru of wbe.travel gives his thoughts on how travel companies and software houses are dealing with the Covid-19 crisis around the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Lloyd’s List: Michael Sakellis Named ‘Greek Shipping Newsmaker of the Year’ by GTP editing team 8 December 2020 by GTP editing team 8 December 2020 Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships President Michael Sakellis was honored with the title of “Greek Shipping Newsmaker of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Awards 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces New Faces: Alexandros Roumpakis, Digital Project & Hospitality Operations Manager of rapidbounce by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2020 GTP introduces Alexandros Roumpakis, Digital Project & Hospitality Operations Manager of rapidbounce, a Greek hospitality consulting company that offers marketing services to hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac to Step Down by GTP editing team 24 November 2020 by GTP editing team 24 November 2020 IATA has announced that Alexandre de Juniac will step down from his role as Director General and CEO, effective March 31, 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Appoints Pantelis Kostantaras as Country Manager for Greece and Cyprus by GTP editing team 23 November 2020 by GTP editing team 23 November 2020 Sabre has appointed Pantelis Kostantaras as Country Manager for the merged markets of Greece and Cyprus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Interview – Andreas Sammoutis: ‘City Unity College Strives Towards Academic Excellence’ by Nikos Krinis 4 November 2020 by Nikos Krinis 4 November 2020 Academic Dean Andreas Sammoutis informs on the programs of hospitality and tourism studies offered at the City Unity College. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marriott International Announces New President of Europe, Middle East and Africa by GTP editing team 4 November 2020 by GTP editing team 4 November 2020 Marriott International has appointed Satya Anand as its President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ICC Women Hellas Announces GNTO President as Tourism Ambassador by GTP editing team 26 October 2020 by GTP editing team 26 October 2020 The ICC Women Hellas has announced Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou as its Tourism Ambassador. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Anestis Michaloudis: ‘ONOMA Hotel Offers Personalized Smart Living Experiences to Guests’ by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2020 “ONOMA offers personalized smart living services and is not just another 5-star hotel in Thessaloniki,” says Anestis Michaloudis, the GM of Anatolia Hospitality’s newest addition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Hotel Chamber President Re-elected to HOTREC Executive Committee by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2020 Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected as an Executive Committee (ExCom) Member of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Grigoris Tasios to Serve Second Term as President of Hellenic Hoteliers Federation by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 by GTP editing team 20 October 2020 Greek hotelier Grigoris Tasios has been elected to serve a second term as the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews SuitePad’s Products are Changing the Game for Hoteliers – Interview with Miltos Karatzimas by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2020 Miltos Karatzimas highlights the benefits that Suitepad’s products can bring hotels and explains how digital solutions can help hoteliers in a Covid-19 world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marios Kammenos Re-elected Treasurer of ECTAA by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 by GTP editing team 14 October 2020 Greek tourism professional Marios Kammenos has been re-elected treasurer of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Arcadia Hotels Association Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 Konstantinos Marinakos has been re-elected as president of the hotels association of Arcadia in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ASTA Appoints New President for Greece and Cyprus Chapter by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 by GTP editing team 7 October 2020 The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has appointed Greek MICE expert Leonidas Babanis as the president of its chapter in Greece and Cyprus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail