Technology & Digital Transformation

Amadeus was recently awarded with an honourary distinction for its contribution to the travel industry for systematically investing and contributing to the global think tank with research reports that focus on technology and future travel trends.

Santorini, one of Greece’s most renowned islands, will once again host a major sports event in its aim to increase tourism during the off-season: the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) European Championship 2017 on May 1-6, 2017.

Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform, has announced the appointment of Erik van Markus as its Country General Manager for the Netherlands.

For the third year, the Greek Travel Pages will be operating out of the “GTP Island” at the 100% Hotel Show, opening doors of communication between visiting tourist accommodation owners and leading hospitality consultants and travel agencies.

More than 180 tourism and travel operators attended a recent FORTHcrs info event in Athens aimed at presenting the company’s latest apps, products and innovative solutions.

This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces George Spanoudakis and Panagiotis Chatzidakis, the co-founders of Pinnatta App, a smartphones application that allows users to send “live” messages, consisting not only of text, but also of sounds, fancy animations and innovative graphics.

Amadeus, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Tourism Ministry of Kenya have signed an agreement to provide youth and women of underprivileged communities with access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in travel and tourism.

Chatbots are not going to take over the world yet but solid use cases are emerging according to experts speaking during the final day of the Travel Tech Show at the World Travel Market (WTM) London.

Travel technology solutions provider Sabre reported a 6.9 percent rise in third quarter revenue, the company said this week.

Ahead RM and its partner supplier Tourico recently launched the “Best Value Hotels” new feature on its online platform Entrada.