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Global Ecotourism Market Gaining Ground, Expected to Grow 15% Between 2023-2033

The ecotourism market is set to surge in the following years, driven by consumer demand for sustainable travel and supported by technology and conservation efforts worldwide.

Greece’s Short-term Rental Players Discuss Best Practices

For the first time in Greece, short-term rental operators sat down at the same table with the public revenue body to discuss best practices.

Epirus One of the ‘Most Welcoming Regions on Earth’ for 2023

Epirus in northwestern Greece has been recognized as one of the “Most Welcoming Regions on Earth” for 2023, according to Booking. com’s Traveller Review Awards list.

Online Travel Agencies Predicted to Reach Over $1T by 2030

Following tourism sector's Covid-19 recovery, online travel agencies still face future challenges like high inflation.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Occupancy Slowdown in H1 2023

Greek hoteliers are expecting occupancy levels to drop in H1 2023, according to the European Accommodation Barometer carried out by Statista.

Study: People to Seek the ‘Right Balance’ with Travel in 2023

Travelers next year will be seeking to find the ‘right balance’ in a world of contradictions, says the annual travel predictions report released by Booking.com.

GNTO Promotes Greece on Global Booking Platforms

Greece has included online platforms Expedia and Booking in its marketing drive to promote its destinations to the international travel market.

Best Western SE Europe Appoints Charis Brousalian as New Business Development & Marketing Director

Best Western Southeastern Europe has appointed Charis Brousalian as the new Business Development & Marketing Director at its Athens office in Greece.

EU’s New Digital Market Act to Protect Hotels from ‘Gatekeepers’

EU lawmakers have adopted the Digital Markets Act, which among other things will aim to protect hotels from large platforms that exercise disproportionate power towards their business users and consumers.

Nafplio on List of ‘Most Welcoming Cities on Earth’ for 2022

Booking.com has placed the Greek city of Nafplio on its list with the "10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2022".

Booking.com: 7 Predictions for the Triumphant Return of Travel in 2022

Booking.com has made seven predictions on the way people will reignite the travel spark in 2022.

Airbnb, Booking, VRBO Agree to Comply with Greek Tax Laws

Greece’s national revenue body has made an agreement with short-term rental operators Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO for compliance to local tax laws.

Survey: Travelers’ Optimism Returns as Vaccines Fuel Hope

New research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide.

Go Green! Sustainable Tourism Online Seminar: Η έξυπνη προβολή στην εποχή του αειφόρου τουρισμού

Το Sustainable Tourism Marketing Online Seminar θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 14 Απριλίου, με στόχο να βοηθήσει τις τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις να προβληθούν με βάση τα δεδομένα που φέρνει ο...

HOTREC Welcomes New EU Digital Rules that Protect Hospitality Providers

HOTREC, the European organization representing hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants, has welcomed the EU's proposed regulations that give hospitality enterprises more control over their digital presence.

UK’s Travelbook Group Acquires Greek GuestFlip Platform

UK-based hotel technology provider Travelbook has announced the acquisition of GuestFlip, an online reputation management platform.

UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Gaining Ground

The UNWTO's Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 26 new signatories, including businesses and organizations from every part of the tourism value chain.

Study: Travelers Will Be More Price-conscious in Covid-19 Times

Travelers believe they will be more price-conscious when searching and planning a future trip in the Covid-19 era, according to a recent study.

ITB Asia 2020 Will Look to Reinvent Travel in the New Normal

The ITB Asia 2020 Virtual event, scheduled to take place during 21-23 October, has revealed its agenda that will focus on ways to reinvent travel.

FDM: Πρότυπα πιστοποίησης για ξενοδοχεία από την Swiss Approval International

Η FDM Hospitality Services προχωρά στην συμβουλευτική ενημέρωση του προσωπικού ξενοδοχείων και μονάδων F&B για την εφαρμογή των προτύπων B&W και H&W της Swiss Approval.