Greece’s tourism sector is in big trouble over the COVID-19 pandemic. With more and more countries instituting level 3 travel advisories for Europe, the country’s early tourism season is badly affected. Just emerging from a horrendous economic crisis, Greece offers us a litmus test for worldwide destinations in crisis. What needs to happen now is […]
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Heraklion Hotels Event 2 Outline 2020 Revenue Win or Lose
The Heraklion Hotel Association and EyeWide Digital Marketing, and RevitUp have organized a unique industry meetup for February 13th.
Crete Island: A Destination with a Celestial Potential
A look at the tremendous potential of sustainable Crete hospitality and tourism with some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts.
Hays Travel Snaps Up All Thomas Cook Shops in Time for Christmas
Hayes Travel has bought up all 555 Thomas Cook shops within the UK comes as great news to the fallen travel company’s employees.
EU Airports Losing Altitude Growth and Profit Wise
The European airport association ACI Europe has blamed a spate of airline failures in September for “softening” growth in air traffic.
Thomas Cook Germany Now Dead: Hundreds of Thousands Affected
Thomas Cook GmbH has announced having canceled all trips for 2020 leaving some 660,000 customers and 2,100 employees affected.
Alltours Expands on 2020 Greece Holiday Offerings
Austrian tour operator Alltours has expanded its summer 2020 Greece programs adding airline seats and hotel options to meet rising demand.
Fosun Acquires Thomas Cook’s Brand for £11 Million Pounds
Chinese conglomerate Fosun is expected to acquire the Thomas Cook brand, as well as the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club hotels.
Yikes! Thomas Cook Flops: But I Told You So Weeks Ago!
Two months ago I wrote a report about Thomas Cook’s impending failure. Experts argued. Too bad, people who did not listen lost a lot.
Cook’s Club City Beach Opens In the Heart of Rhodes Old Town
Thomas Cook has opened its 8th Cook’s Club hotel in the heart of Rhodes Old Town. Cook’s Club City Beach features stunning views and more.
Nassa Travel Shows Why Little Agents Are the Best
22 hours ago Nassa Travel in the UK posted a “Santorini Crazy Deal” to 29,000 plus followers on Facebook. Are they teaching TUI a lesson?
Thomas Cook-Greece Meetup May Signal “Funny Business” As Usual
Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis says he sees “business as usual” with Thomas Cook’s CEO Peter Fankhauser.
UK News That Effects Crete’s Tourism and Hospitality Value
Heathrow may “shut down” if more than 4,000 workers walk. Thomas Cook may go belly up. And UK travelers and a penchant for tragedy.
Is the 2019 Crete Tourism Season a 112 Booking Emergency?
A report on the state of the Crete hospitality market which will show key flaws in the strategies in place to serve this tourism destination.
Are Thomas Cook and TUI Putting the Squeeze on Greek Hoteliers?
British tour operator Thomas Cook has asked Greek hoteliers to renegotiate their package deals downward even more for summer 2019