The Center for Hellenic Studies ‘Paideia’ of the University of Connecticut gave a warm welcome to Greece’s Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, who paid a visit to the Center on November 29. She was welcomed by the founder and president of ‘Paideia’, Elias Tomazos, Professor Fotis Papadimitrakopoulos, a member of ‘Paideia’, presidents and officials of associations and clubs in Connecticut and other … [Περισσότερα...]
Minister: Greece a hub for supplying natural gas and green energy
The government's strategy to turn Greece into a natural gas and green energy export hub was presented by Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas on Wednesday while addressing an international conference on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) held in Athens, ANA reports.Skrekas underlined that exports of natural gas have already reached 2.5 billion cubic meters, up from 0.7 cubic meters last year, … [Περισσότερα...]
Headwinds continue to affect international air cargo demand in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2022 global air cargo markets showing that headwinds continue to affect air cargo demand. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 13.6% compared to October 2021 (-13.5% for international operations).Capacity was 0.6% below October 2021. This was the first year-on-year contraction since April 2022, … [Περισσότερα...]
Three major road and railway projects to be tendered in Greece this year
The legal tender for the construction of the West Attica segment of the urban railroad will be published in the next two weeks, Transport & Infrastructure Minister Kostas Karamanlis told Skai FM on Wednesday, ANA reports. At a cost of 125 million euros, the line will be funded entirely by the EU's Recovery & Resilience Fund (RRF), and add tracks that start at Ano Liossia and terminate at … [Περισσότερα...]
FITUR 2023 once again outperforms with strong growth in all parameters
The International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR 2023, will be held from 18 to 22 January at IFEMA MADRID, an edition that once again demonstrates the strength of the sector, with an estimated growth of 15% in all its parameters, Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Civil marriage licenses available and issued online at my.gov.gr in Greece
Civil marriage licenses can now be requested online at the country's municipal authorities and be issued at a person's digital inbox (at my.gov.gr), the government's public services platform, it was announced on Wednesday, ANA reports. Either spouse can request the license, using one's TaxisNet or e-banking codes to fill out the application online … [Περισσότερα...]
UNWTO and Morocco join forces to support 10,000 tourism MSMES go digital
UNWTO is stepping up its commitment to making Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises agents of transformation for the tourism sector. Against the backdrop of its Executive Council in Marrakesh, the United Nations specialized agency outlined plans to support 10,000 Moroccan MSMEs to benefit from digitalization. The joint action plan, developed alongside the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism, was announced … [Περισσότερα...]
Air China announces Shanghai-Athens air connection on December 22
China's ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng, in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on Wednesday, referred to his country's pandemic prevention and control measures, noting that it was self-evident that China, a huge country with an area as large as the whole of Europe and four times the population, should have different approaches from region to region.As far as Greek-Chinese … [Περισσότερα...]
Ferry between Thessaloniki and Izmir suspends operation until summer 2023
The ferry link between the city of Thessaloniki and the Turkish coastal city of Izmir will be temporarily suspended after its last winter run on Wednesday, in order to resume its operation in the summer of 2023, Levante Ferries Group said in an announcement, ANA reports.Since the beginning of the ferry service on October 10, 2022, the ferry 'Smyrna di Levante' had carried out 40 trips. "The … [Περισσότερα...]
THERESA MAY: UK GOVERNMENT ‘FAILED’ THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY DURING PANDEMIC
The UK’s travel industry “bore the brunt of Covid” after the government “failed” to step in and protect it, according to former prime minister Theresa May. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Travel & Tourism industry can shift to a net-positive model by 2050 finds new report
Better Travel & Tourism, Better World’ a new report developed through a partnership between the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Centre (STGC) with Systemiq, the world’s leading independent system change advisory firm, finds that The Travel & Tourism industry could reduce its emissions by more than 40% by 2030 by taking radical action to … [Περισσότερα...]
International Cities Remain the Backbone of Global Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh today. Sponsored by Visa, the report shows cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism and will drive the recovery of the sector and economies around the world. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
IATA calls on Denmark and Iceland to revoke planned ATC rate rises
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on both the Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) to revoke the planned increases in air traffic charges set to come into effect on 1 January 2023. On average, the fees paid by airlines for crossing the airspace managed by these two ANSPs on North Atlantic routings will rise by up to 30%. The increase was … [Περισσότερα...]
Amadeus and Chargebacks 911 join forces launch new partnership
Amadeus is launching Amadeus Chargeback Management, powered by Chargebacks 911, to provide airlines with an automated and fully outsourced service to better manage chargebacks at scale. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
MSC Cruises partners with TimeVallée to further enrich its catalogue of luxury brands
MSC Cruises is stepping up its high-end retail selection on board, thanks to a further enriched catalogue of luxury brands and a new partnership with TimeVallée. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Heathrow to donate life-saving defibrillators to local community groups and charities
Heathrow is giving away defibrillators to local community groups, charities and small organisations around the airport. The life-saving devices are looking for a new home and are free of charge to any local community group that could benefit from one in the neighbouring area. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Oman Air introduces low-cost fare option designed for passengers who travel light
Continuing to meet the evolving needs of its passengers, Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Vienna Airport welcomes resumption of Air India’s direct flight between Vienna and Delhi
The next airline comeback will take place at Vienna Airport. Starting on February 18th 2023, Air India will resume direct flight connections between Vienna and Delhi. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Motto by Hilton marks a major milestone
Motto by Hilton marks a major milestone with its international debut in the Caribbean and Europe with the openings of Motto by Hilton Tulum and Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Onguma Camp Kala Rises from the Ashes
On 1st November 2022, Onguma Camp Kala in northern Namibia rose from the ashes of its predecessor to welcome its first guests – built on the same footprint of Onguma Tree Top Camp which burned down in 2020 during the lockdown. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
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