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The GB Roof Garden Restaurant of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens has welcomed the addition of Nikos Liokas to the restaurant’s culinary team as the new Chef de Cuisine.

Pegasus Airlines Vice Chairperson Mehmet Tevfik Nane has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term.

Greek hotelier Andreas Mandrinos was re-elected as president of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association for a third consecutive term.

The Evia Hoteliers Association has announced the composition of its new Board of Directors following an election process that took place among its members.

Konstantinos Kiamos introduces UPSTREET, a Greek short-term apartment rental agency that aims to offer an amazing alternative stay experience to travelers.

Minas Liapakis, the co-founder of RevitUp.direct, a Greek Revenue Management & Marketing company, tells us exactly how a hotel can “RevitUp” and boost its profitability.

The five-star Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa, the first Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts property in Europe, has appointed Kostas Biblis as its new general manager.

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers & Destinations Events Specialists (HAPCO & DES) has appointed Sissi Lygnou as the president of its new Board of Directors.

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has re-elected Panagiotis Tokouzis as its president for a three-year term.

Speaking at the 7th Delphi Economic Forum, British novelist Victoria Hislop spoke about her love for Greece and the experience of having been granted the Greek citizenship.

Carlos Díez de la Lastra, considered one of the 150 most influential tourism professionals in Spain, is the new CEO of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education.

The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) has elected Panos Almyrantis as its president for a three-year term.

Greece’s Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) has re-elected Konstantina Svinou as its president.

Greek cruise operator Celestyal Cruises has announced the appointment of David Noyes as Non-Executive Chairman. 

Greek hotelier Irini Papaioannou has been re-elected as president of the Larissa Hoteliers Association.

The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) has appointed Spiros Paschalis as its new president.

MTS City Breaks, a leading global supplier for online tourism services, has announced the appointment of Leonidas Zotos as the company’s new general manager.

Juliette Losardo is the new Exhibition Director of WTM London, a leading global event for the travel industry.

The Greek capital’s Grand Hyatt Athens hotel has appointed Panos Almyrantis as its new general manager.

Greek hotel company Anatolia Hospitality has appointed Dimitra Nikoli as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).