Cruise Cruise Lines International Association Appoints Bud Darr as President and CEO by GTP editing team 23 December 2024 by GTP editing team 23 December 2024 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 3, 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grivalia Hospitality Appoints Natalia Strafti as New CEO by GTP editing team 19 December 2024 by GTP editing team 19 December 2024 Grivalia Hospitality, a leading investment company in the luxury hospitality sector, has appointed Natalia Strafti as its new Chief Executive Officer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments European Council Appoints New Commission for 2024-2029 by GTP editing team 28 November 2024 by GTP editing team 28 November 2024 Ursula von der Leyen will serve a second term as President of the European Commission from December 1, 2024, to 2029. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Evgenios Vassilikos Elected New President of Athens–Attica Hoteliers Association by Nikos Krinis 13 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 13 November 2024 The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association has appointed Evgenios Vassilikos as its new president for a three-year term. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Magnesia Hoteliers Association Elects New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 7 November 2024 by GTP editing team 7 November 2024 Greek hotelier Giorgos Zafeiris has been re-elected president of the Hotel Owners’ Association of Magnesia for a new three-year term. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates CLIA Appoints Samuel Maubanc as Director General for Europe by GTP editing team 7 November 2024 by GTP editing team 7 November 2024 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. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mindhaus Appoints Konstantinos Triantafillis as New General Manager by GTP editing team 30 October 2024 by GTP editing team 30 October 2024 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. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Attica Group Names George Papanikolaou as New HR Director by GTP editing team 18 October 2024 by GTP editing team 18 October 2024 Attica Group has appointed George Papanikolaou as its new Director of Human Resources and Culture Management, marking a strategic addition to its team. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Alexandros Vassilikos Re-elected as HOTREC President by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 by GTP editing team 17 October 2024 Greece’s Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected president of HOTREC, the umbrella association for Hotels, Restaurants, & Cafes in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Attica Group Appoints New CEO for Subsidiary Hospitality Company by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 by GTP editing team 16 October 2024 Attica Group, a leading coastal shipping company in Greece, has announced the appointment of George Papazoglou as CEO of its subsidiary, Attica Blue Hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Yiannis Retsos Appointed President of IOBE Think Tank by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2024 by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2024 Greek tourism professional and former president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Yiannis Retsos, has assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors at the Foundation for Economic and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Appoints Richard Viner as Head of UK & Ireland Corporate Account by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 by GTP editing team 26 September 2024 With experience from Expedia, Egencia, and TravelPerk, Richard Viner will bring his industry knowledge to Sabre’s multi-source content strategy, driving innovation in corporate travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise MedCruise Appoints Theodora Riga as President for 2024-2027 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 Theodora Riga, the Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Strategic Communications at the Port of Thessaloniki, was elected as the new president of MedCruise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Appoints Τwo Global Brand Presidents to Fortify Brand Leadership by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 Benoît Racle and Jean-Yves Minet join Accor to drive the hospitality company into a new era of growth and innovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Dimitris Fragakis Appointed Chairman of ‘New Metropolitan Attica’ Development Organization by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 by GTP editing team 4 September 2024 Attica Region Governor Nikos Hardalias appointed Dimitris Fragakis as chairman of the “New Metropolitan Attica” regional development organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments New Greek National Tourism Organization Secretary General Assumes Duties by GTP editing team 8 August 2024 by GTP editing team 8 August 2024 In his first Board meeting, GNTO’s new secretary general, Andreas Fiorentinos, emphasized the organization’s readiness to address tourism challenges through expertise and collaboration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek National Tourism Organization Gets New Secretary General: Andreas Fiorentinos by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 by GTP editing team 29 July 2024 Andreas Fiorentinos has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments European Parliament: Greek MEP Elected to Lead Committee on Transport and Tourism by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 by GTP editing team 23 July 2024 New Democracy (ND) MEP Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi was elected Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis Resigns by GTP editing team 15 July 2024 by GTP editing team 15 July 2024 Dimitris Fragakis resigned from his position as Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments ECTAA: Frank Oostdam Reelected President of Europe’s Travel Agents, Tour Operators by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 by GTP editing team 17 June 2024 Frank Oostdam, from the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR), was reelected as president of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) for the 2024-2026 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail