Company updates TUI Aims to Fill ‘Gap’ Thomas Cook Left in Greek Hotels by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 TUI is looking to pick up the pieces from the collapse of Thomas Cook, which left behind thousands of stranded tourists and lost hotel bookings in many countries, including Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Excite Holidays Celebrates Entrance in Athens Market by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2019 Excite Holidays, a travel technology platform for travel agents, introduced its services to Greek market players at its first event in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fosun Steps in with Rescue Plan for Ailing Thomas Cook by GTP editing team 28 August 2019 by GTP editing team 28 August 2019 High debt levels, strong competition and Brexit uncertainty have driven Thomas Cook Group to agree to the terms of a rescue injection by Fosun Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates B2B Booking Tool RateHawk.com Launches in Greek Language by GTP editing team 27 August 2019 by GTP editing team 27 August 2019 RateHawk.com, an online booking tool for travel professionals, has introduced a fully localized version to the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Brexit Doubts, 737 MAX Grounding Keep TUI Outlook Steady by GTP editing team 14 August 2019 by GTP editing team 14 August 2019 Brexit uncertainty, aviation overcapacity to Spain, and delayed summer bookings appear to have taken a toll on TUI Group’s third quarter results. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI’s CEO Confirms Interest in Greece as Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 by GTP editing team 2 August 2019 Travel giant TUI has confirmed its confidence in Greece as a tourism destination and is interested in further developing its presence in the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Expects to Bring 3 Million Tourists to Greece in 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 With Greece ranking among its two most important destinations for travel in 2019, TUI expects to bring more than 3 million customers to the country this year from all across … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Tourism Minister Sees ‘Business as Usual’ with Thomas Cook by GTP editing team 26 July 2019 by GTP editing team 26 July 2019 Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis sees business proceeding as usual with Thomas Cook, following a meeting with the company’s CEO Peter Fankhauser. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Zakynthos Among Thomas Cook’s Top 5 Busiest Destinations for Summer 2019 by GTP editing team 19 July 2019 by GTP editing team 19 July 2019 The Greek island of Zakynthos stands among Thomas Cook’s top five busiest destinations for summer 2019, according to the company. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook – Fosun Examine Rescue Plan by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 by GTP editing team 12 July 2019 Thomas Cook Group is in advanced talks with its largest shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, to secure a 750-million-pound cash injection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Italy’s ‘Through Eternity’ Selects Travelotopos Platform to Distribute its Tours by Nikos Krinis 10 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 10 July 2019 Through Eternity, a leading tour company in Italy, has selected to distribute its services through the Travelotopos platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Expands Hotel Business with Three Hotels on Kos by GTP editing team 7 May 2019 by GTP editing team 7 May 2019 As part of its expansion strategy to strengthen its high-margin hotel segment, TUI Group moves into Greece with the acquisition of three hotels on Kos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Travel Agencies Report Improved Performance in 2018 by GTP editing team 13 March 2019 by GTP editing team 13 March 2019 Greek travel agency activity increased by 28.4 percent in 2018 compared to 2017, demonstrating the ongoing dynamic of the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy FedHATTA Info Campaign Aimed at non-EU Tourism Services Providers by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 Greece’s travel agency body fedHATTA has launched a far-reaching information campaign regarding the provision of tourism services by non-EU nationals/entities in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Extraordinary Hot Summer Hurts TUI’s Earnings by GTP editing team 13 February 2019 by GTP editing team 13 February 2019 The unusually long and hot summer in Northern Europe in 2018 was said to be among the main reasons for a decline in the earnings of TUI Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tumbling Turkish Lira Takes Toll on Tourism to Northern Greece by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 The tumbling Turkish lira has taken a toll on tourism flows from the neighboring country of Turkey into Northern Greece, local tour operators say. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ABTA: Refunds for Cancelled Trips Due to Brexit, but No Compensation by GTP editing team 10 October 2018 by GTP editing team 10 October 2018 The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has confirmed that travelers will be entitled to a full refund should their holidays be cancelled due to Brexit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Brits Have Soft Spot for Europe, Tourism Figures Rising by GTP editing team 10 October 2018 by GTP editing team 10 October 2018 All the more Brits are packing their bags, many eyeing Greece, as demonstrated by the rising outgoing tourism figures presented by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Applications Open for Athens Tour Guide Schools, Vocational Training Units by GTP editing team 27 August 2018 by GTP editing team 27 August 2018 The Athens Tour Guide School and eight vocational training units are accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year through to September 14. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Travel Agents Discover Hangzhou, China, at Athens Event by Nikos Krinis 23 August 2018 by Nikos Krinis 23 August 2018 The Hangzhou Tourism Commission and Argo Travel Group hosted an event in Athens to introduce the city of Hangzhou to Greek travel agents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail