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International Tourist Arrivals To Greece Surge 20.8% In Jan-July

The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Greece rose 20.8 percent in the first seven months of this year in comparison to the same period last year, according to recent data released by the Bank of Greece.

International Cruise Demand Sees 77% Increase In The Last Decade

The international cruise industry has seen demand grow by 77 percent in the last 10 years, according to data released recently by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Survey: Tourists On City Breaks Shop The Most

In addition to a city’s attractions and its flair, its shopping opportunities were found to be among the three most important reasons for a city break.

International Tourism Up By 5% In First Half Of 2014

Destinations worldwide received some 517 million international tourists between January and June 2014, 22 million more than in the same period of 2013, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Webinar Video – Preparing Your Business To Meet Traveler Trends In 2020

Travel agencies and tour operators need to become more nimble and knowledgeable to continue to meet the needs of future customers.

2014 Arrivals Forecast For Greece Revised once Again

For the January-August 2014 eight month period, international arrivals were up by 15.8% percent compared to the same period in 2013.
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Why Travel Brands Should Embrace Social Media

With the meteoric rise of social media, the marketing world has changed forever and this also applies to people’s behaviour when it comes to travel planning, a UK-based travel technolgy expert informs.

“Flying Visits” On The Up: Business Travelers Spend Longer In The Air Than At Their Destination

Research conducted by Travelport, a leading e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has revealed that business travelers frequently spend longer in the air than on the ground when it comes to traveling for business.

Travelers Are More Satisfied With Mykonos & Santorini Than Ibiza & San Tropez

Travelers showed greater overall satisfaction with the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini than Ibiza, Sardinia or St Tropez during the first seven months of the year.

Greece Sees High Level Of Visitor Satisfaction In January-July 2014

Greece established a high level of visitor satisfaction during the first seven months of the year, according to ReviewPro’s Global Review Index released by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) on 25 August.

Strong July RevPAR Growth For Hotels In Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece, came first out of the four European markets that experienced revenue per available room (RevPAR) increases of more than 15 percent in July 2014.

Tourist Road Arrivals In Greece On The Up

Greek tourism arrivals by road are expected to surpass the 5-million mark for the first time ever this year.

Travel Receipts Help Increase Greek Current Account Surplus In June

Travel receipts in June 2014 increased by 16.3 percent compared with the same month last year, reaching some 1.986,8 million euros, according to data from the Bank of Greece on the country's current account balance.

Greece Is The Most Popular Destination For Austrian Tourists

Greece is the most popular tourist destination for Austrians including politicians, the Esteraich newspaper recently reported.

Report: Will Tourism Save Greece?

The Greek tourism sector is showing signs of restructuring that may simultaneously imply higher productivity and a smaller potential for absorbing unemployment, according to a recent strategic analysis by Levy Economics Institute of Bard College in the United States.

Greece Expects To Welcome 1 Million Turkish Tourists This Year

For the first time in history, around one million Turkish tourists are expected to visit Greece.

Greek Archaeological Sites And Museums Attract More Visitors

Visitors to Greek archaeological sites during the first four months of the year increased by 24.9 percent and revenue from receipts were up by 21.5 percent compared with the same period in 2013.

Greece Among 10 Hottest Destinations For Luxury Travelers

Greece is among the destinations where the affluent will be venturing for the remainder of 2014, including the crucial holiday time and winter months, according to a leading luxury travel network.

15 August Holiday In Greece: Where Are The Greeks Going This Year?

With the 15 August public holiday in Greece approaching, more and more Greeks are heading to destinations in the country that are easy to reach by car or ferry. The holiday falls on a Friday this year, making it the perfect opportunity for a long weekend getaway.

Crete Is Among The Most Affordable European Destinations For Families

The island of Crete in Greece is the third most affordable European destination for a barometer of family summer holiday items that includes meals, drinks and beach items.