Technology

The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to accelerate the digital transformation of Greek tourism enterprises in the years to come, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos.

Sabre and Google have jointly developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven technology platform to re-define the way travel companies do business.

Athens, during September 1 – 4, 2021, will host the 17th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2021).

The Innovation Hub at Les Roches Crans-Montana has welcomed its first incubation projects and embraced the digital expertise of six high-tech companies.

Elevate Greece, the official platform for the Greek startup ecosystem, has already attracted almost 400 applications during the first six days of its operation.

Amadeus has launched a cruise portal offering new content, more choice and enhanced technology to automate the booking process for travel sellers.

Emirates has launched a suite of connectivity options for its trade partners around the world to easily access its rich content and services.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is participating in MyGalileoDrone, an innovation competition held by the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA).

Sabre Corporation has appointed Andreas Syrigos to lead its Travel Solutions business in Italy and Iberia, including Spain and Portugal.

Sabre Corporation has extended its global distribution agreement with United Airlines to provide travel agents access to the airline’s content globally through the Sabre travel marketplace.

Travelport has extended its content and merchandising agreement with Air New Zealand, providing more than 68,000 travel agencies with real-time access to the airline’s inventory.

Triparound, a Greek travel-planning startup company, recently raised additional funding of $800,000 from a team of Greek and international angel investors.

Travelport has launched the COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin that provides travel agencies with information on restrictions, lockdowns and measures across the globe.

Visitors at four landmark archaeological sites and museums on Crete will soon be able to enjoy free WiFi offered by Cosmote.

Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most popular archaeological sites, will be introduced to people around the world via a new app to be designed and sponsored by Microsoft.

Capsule T, Greece’s first travel and hospitality accelerator, celebrated its first birthday and announced that it is already in its second cycle and making plans for “the next day”.

Travelport has extended its partnership with Malaysia Airline into new realms, through a new multi-year content agreement.

RateHawk, an online booking tool for travel professionals, recently announced its commercial results for Greece, for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Upgraded, a Greek hospitality reservations management company, has stepped in to help small hotels better manage their reservations and have a more attractive online image.

Sabre President and CEO Sean Menke will participate in a keynote interview at the ITB Convention that will take place during ITB Berlin 2020 on March 5.