Industry sectors

Travelport has signed a new content agreement with Spanish airline Plus Ultra, which includes use of the company’s “Rich Content and Branding” merchandising tool.

Singapore Airlines in October will launch the world’s longest commercial flights, with non-stop services between Singapore and New York, using the Airbus A350-900ULR.

Hotels in Athens and across Attica welcomed more guests in the first four months of the year, marking a 5.3 percent increase in occupancy rates against 2017.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has prepared a new legal framework for thematic tourism activities that will be made public soon for stakeholder consultation.

Shipping should be recognized as a “national asset” with significant economic benefits for the country, according to Union of Greek Shipowners President Theodore Veniamis.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of its spin-off from Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, which has been renamed Wyndham Destinations.

Travel technology platform Amadeus held a special event for its partners in Greece, aiming to inform on the trends that are set to transform the travel sector in 2018.

As the official airline partner of the Posidonia 2018 shipping exhibition, Qatar Airways is participating in the biennial event, which is taking place until June 8, in Athens.

Aqua Vista Hotels recently advised professionals on Kimolos on how sports tourism could have a positive effect on the hospitality sector of the Greek islands.

Athens International Airport (AIA) has launched the “Beat Plastic Pollution” campaign, aiming to limit the use of plastics on the airport premises.

AirBaltic has signed an agreement with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft for the purchase of 30 CS300 aircraft, with options for an additional 30 aircraft.

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the GNTO have announced a series of new actions for a more targeted and global promotion of Greece in 2018.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is calling on the EU to avoid the same mistakes it made in the Greece debt crisis in the case of Italy.

The first Acropolis Museum, located on the southeastern edge of the hill, will get a new lease on life with renovation works set to begin in September.

Ensuring the sustainability of tourism enterprises through far-reaching strategies is key to a competitive product, according to HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos.

The YES Forum, for the third consecutive year is organizing the “YES To Shipping Forum 2018” which will take place in Athens, on June 8.

WTTC and IATA have agreed to partner, in efforts to achieve a seamless passenger experience through the use of biometrics technology.

Hong Kong Airlines and Israel’s carrier EL AL have entered into a codeshare agreement, aiming to offer their passengers more travel options.

Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos listed 12 specific steps Greece’s development program for tourism should include.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning to launch a program entitled “Tourism Businesses Open 365 Days a Year”, in efforts to promote Greece as a year-round destination.