Travel Operators

Greece is currently the biggest selling destination of the new Thomas Cook, according to the company’s CEO, Alan French.

Greek travel agency Ask2Travel has become a member of the Hellenic Dutch Association of Commerce and Industry (HEDA) that has a mission to boost bilateral contacts between Greek and Dutch …

Nicholas Kelaiditis, the president of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA), has been appointed chairman of the Tourism Committee of the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators …

TUI’s head, Friedrich Joussen, says there is good reason to be optimistic in 2022 and that travel demand is focused more on the Mediterranean.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is urging the EU to strengthen travellers rights in areas not addressed by the existing Package Travel Directive.

Travel agents are picking up business from consumers who had problems with their DIY bookings during Covid-19, according to professionals speaking at the WTM London expo.

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias invited German tourism professionals attending the DRV conference in Messinia, to discover other destinations and experiences in Greece.

German travel and tourism stakeholders will be meeting in Greece on October 28-31 for their annual conference demonstrating their confidence in the country.

British travelers hungry for some sea and sun rushed to book their holidays to Greece after the UK eased quarantine rules for amber-listed countries.

British travelers will be able to visit Greece without facing quarantine on return after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would be easing measures at home.

Goldair, one of the largest group of companies engaged in the fields of tourism and transport in Greece, has introduced Travellair, a new travel agency with premium services.

Travel agents from Italy will experience all that Greek hospitality has to offer, during their stay on Skiathos to attend the FIAVET annual conference.

Europe’s aviation, travel and tourism sectors are calling for swift action among institutions to make the EU Covid-19 Certificate operational by June for travel to reopen in a safe way.

Amadeus and Mastercard have extended their collaboration and will continue to provide flexible, secure, and efficient ways for travel agencies to make and receive payments.

ECTAA is calling for a travel restart plan focused on a common approach of risk-based travel restrictions, based on testing and health certificates.

Greek company BlissTravel is inviting independent travel agents to partner and receive services to grow their business.

Greek tourism enterprises operating buses are eligible for a total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to cover Covid-19-related losses.

Greek travel agents honored GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with an award for merit for his contribution to the promotion of Greek tourism in 2020.

ECTAA has referred to Greece as an example of a country that restored consumer confidence and opened tourism up for business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Describing their situation as “tragic” due to the negative effects of Covid-19, Greek travel agents are requesting immediate government support.