Hospitality Renewed Greek ‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Seal Presented to Hospitality Sector by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has evolved the identity and logo of its “Boutique Hotel” certification seal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Jet2holidays Adds Symi and ‘Athens Coast’ to its Summer 2024 Program by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 UK tour operator Jet2holidays has added the Greek island of Symi and the “Athens Coast” to its program for summer 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Emirates Launches World’s First A380 Flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 by GTP editing team 30 November 2023 Emirates flew an A380, the world’s largest airliner, powered by an engine running on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Endorses Disbursement of €3.6bn in Recovery Funds for Greece by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 After implementing required reforms, Greece prepares to receive a third tranche of 3.64 billion euros in EU recovery funds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Sustainable and Safe Transport Top Greek Gov’t Targets by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 Greece to focus on improving passenger transportation services and establishing electromobility infrastructure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Discover the World Welcomes Dimitris Karagkioules as New Head for Greece and Cyprus by Nikos Krinis 29 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 29 November 2023 Discover the World’s new Greece & Cyprus operation will be based in central Athens under the guidance of travel industry professional Dimitris Karagkioules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair: 5.8 Million Seats in Summer 2024 for Greek Travelers by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 Ryanair’s summer 2024 schedule includes over 5.8 million seats for Greek holidaymakers across a host of destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Zela Aviation Announces Partnership with Latvia-based Airline RAF-AVIA by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 by GTP editing team 29 November 2023 Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation has announced a partnership with Latvia-based cargo and passenger airline RAF – AVIA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Angered Over Climate Resilience Charge by Maria Paravantes 28 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 November 2023 Greek hoteliers urge the government to reassess a newly announced climate resilience levy, arguing that it creates market distortions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Wants Member States to Step Up Schengen Cooperation, Reduce Extended Border Checks by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 The European Commission aims to reduce extended border checks in the Schengen area by suggesting new measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Visa-free Entry to China for Travelers from 5 European Countries by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 Travelers from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia can enter China visa-free as of December 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira to Step Down by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World, has announced his decision to step down from his role at the end of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways Announce Frequent Flyer Partnership by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 Air France – KLM Group and Etihad Airways have announced a new partnership between their respective loyalty programs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Turkish Airlines’ Low-cost Carrier ‘AJet’ to Start Flights in 2024 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 by GTP editing team 28 November 2023 Formerly known as Turkish Airlines’ AndalouJet, the re-established Ajet is poised to serve a broader audience with its cost-effective approach. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Disability Card: Travel Across EU to Become Easier for Persons with Disabilities by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 EU member states have agreed on a new European disability card for persons with disabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Investments, Parthenon Marbles Top Greek PM’s London Visit by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 Greek PM is in London to request the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and discuss investment opportunities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation – Tourism Industries Welcome Global Goal for Sustainable Fuels by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2023 Europe’s aviation and tourism industries welcome a 5% CO2 emissions reduction goal by 2030 through the use of sustainable aviation fuels globally. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ITA Airways: New Seasonal Flights to Four Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 ITA Airways has announced new seasonal nonstop flights from Italy to popular Mediterranean destinations – including four in Greece – for the summer of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Kuwait Airways Appoints Mideast Travel as Official GSA in Greece by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 by GTP editing team 27 November 2023 Kuwait Airways has appointed Mideast Travel, a leading Greek travel agency, as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail