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The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) announced today its new Board of Directors.

Panos Paleologos, president and founder of HotelBrain, received the highest number of votes during the recent elections for the new Board of Directors of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (EATA), an organization that aims to develop the Greek capital into a modern European metropolis, has announced its new Board of Directors.

Luxury Ioannina-based hotel Epirus Palace welcomes Michelin Star-winning chef Ettore Botrini as its new consulting chef and announces the official opening of its “I Cappuccini” concept bar-restaurant, aiming to become the region’s talk of the town.

The Board of Directors of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Adam Goldstein as Chairman as of 1 January 2015.

GTP Headlines caught up with the CEO of TBEX, Rick Calvert, during the TBEX Europe 2014 travel blogger conference that took place in Athens on 23-25 October. Mr. Calvert underlined the positive effect the conference will leave on the city in the long run, a city that has much to show its visitors.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that Pieter Elbers has been appointed by the KLM Supervisory Board President and Chief Executive Officer of KLM, replacing Camiel Eurlings.

Pantelis Kirpoglou S.A., a Greek linen & textiles company that caters to the hospitality industry, has appointed Alexandros Tseberas as its new sales manager.

Official message by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai for World Tourism Day, 27 September 2014.

Official message by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni for World Tourism Day, 27 September 2014.