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Visa-free Entry to China for Travelers from 5 European Countries

Travelers from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia can enter China visa-free as of December 1.

WTM: Greek Tourism Board Promoting the ‘People Dimension’

The Greek tourism board will focus its marketing activities on the ‘human dimension’ of travel and on Greek hospitality.

WTM: Greece Looking to Attract Visitors During Shoulder Season

Greece is aiming to attract more holidaymakers to visit during the shoulder and winter seasons.

WTM Report: Travelers Prioritize ‘Affordable Luxury’ Despite Budget Constraints

Demand for travel remains strong with consumers willing to spend more on their holidays despite the cost-of-living crisis.

Europe’s Travel Agents Concerned About Passenger and Package Traveler Rights Revisions

Europe’s travel agents are concerned over the “uneven” revisions of passenger and package traveler rights.

Accor: Tailor-made Travel Advisor Support a Top Customer Demand

An Accor report found that travel planners’ success now depends on getting close to customers and providing personalized services.

Airbnb Drops Listings That Do Not Meet Quality Standards

Airbnb announced this week that it would be doing away with any listings that fail to meet quality standards.

ECTAA: Package Travel Directive Rules Must Apply to All Players

Rules that protect consumers must apply equally to all stakeholders, including airlines, say travel agents and tour operators.

United Kingdom to Start Charging Travelers Under ETA Scheme

Travelers to the UK will soon be required to pay an entry fee under the new Electronic Travel Authorization scheme.

Most Overnight Stays in Greece Still Concentrated in July-August

Greece is among the countries with the most overnight stays in July-August 2022, reflecting the impact of seasonality on tourism.

Greece Among Top Choices of British easyJet Flyers this Summer

British holidaymakers flying on easyJet are picking Greece this year, according to a poll conducted by the carrier.

EU Court: Travelers May Get Discounts for Package Trips Affected by Covid-19 Measures

The European Union’s Court of Justice ruled that travelers whose package trip was affected by Covid-19 measures may be entitled to discounts.

Greece Among Top 20 Traveling Nationalities in 2022

Greece is among the Top 20 nationalities that travel, according a report released by travel retail research agency m1nd-set in cooperation with IATA and ARC.

WTM: Tourism Stakeholders See Slight Covid Impact in 2023

Tourism professionals are confident that Covid will have little impact on 2023 business activity, according to the WTM Industry Report 2022.

WTM: Cost-of-living Crisis Poses Risk to Travel in 2023

Studies presented at WTM London see the rising cost of living as the greatest risk to travel business and holiday planning in 2023.

WTM: Brits Blame Gov’t for 2022 Travel Chaos, Tourism Firms Fault Airlines

Travelers and sector bodies blame governments and airlines for this year’s airport chaos, according to findings presented during the WTM London 2022 tourism expo.

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.

Global Tourism Picking Up Pace but Still Behind 2019

International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022.