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Expedia: ‘Flexcations’ and ‘Bleisure’ Travel to Rise in 2023

Alternative forms of business travel such as “flexcations” and “bleisure” trips are on the rise in 2023, according to Expedia Group Media Solutions.

The Trazees 2022: Greece Named ‘Favorite Country’ for Third Year in a Row

Greece for a third consecutive year was named “Favorite Country” at “The Trazees”, the annual awards of web publication Trazee Travel.

WTM Survey: 4 in 10 Brits Can’t Wait to Book a Holiday Abroad

Four in 10 Brits are planning to book an overseas holiday this year, according to a survey by WTM London.

WTM Virtual Day 1 Focuses on the Travel Industry’s Future

The first day of WTM Virtual on November 9 pulled together ministers, travel leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers to discuss the future of the travel industry in the post-Covid-19 era.

Greece Among Safest Places to Travel in 2020, Says Survey

Greece is included on the list of the Top 10 Safest Places to Travel in 2020, which was recently released by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection.

CWT Forecasts 8% MICE Travel Growth in 2020

MICE travel is expected to increase by 8% in 2020, despite Brexit confusion and geopolitical instability, according to a study by travel management platform CWT.

Thessaloniki Survey Creates Buzz on Instagram

A survey launched through social media by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has attracted the interest of half a million online users from all over the world.

World’s Airports Seek Golden Ratio Between Growth and Sustainability

The golden ratio between growth and sustainability in the operation of airports, was analyzed during the 6th ACES – Athens 2018 Symposium held in the Greek capital.

TUI Study: Pro-Europe Support Makes Comeback Among Young Adults

Only one in three young Europeans trust EU institutions while fewer trust trade unions, churches and the media, according to a study by the TUI Foundation.

ASTA Athens 2018 Meet Aims to Boost US Arrivals to Greece

The organizers of the ASTA Destination Expo 2018 are aiming via the conference to increase the number of US holidaymakers to Greece by 30 percent.

Expedia: US Travelers Choose Experiences Over Possessions

US travelers seem to be shifting away from a "society of stuff" to a "society of experiences" and are specifically saving for travel, according to a study by Expedia.com.

Greek Hoteliers Must Cope with Sharing Economy, Millennials, New Technologies

Three parameters are triggering radical changes in the hotel industry, according to the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Yiorgos Tsakiris.

‘1st International Hospitality Forum’ in Athens to Focus on Latest Trends

The 1st International Hospitality Forum in Athens will explore the new environment that will be shaped in the future for hotels and hospitality services.

WeekenGO: Athens Among ‘Best Cities in the World to Spend a Weekend’

Athens is among the top 100 “Best Cities in the World to Spend a Weekend”, according to a study released by online weekend getaway portal and app weekenGO.

Butterfly Stories Gives Expertise at ‘F&B MasterClasses’ Event in Athens

Food management and hospitality consultants Butterfly Stories recently took part in the "F&B MasterClasses" event in Athens and gave a seminar on “Restaurant Strategy & Marketing Tools” to professionals.

‘All-spa’ Line-up at WTM London 2017 for Wellness Symposium

WTM London 2017 will once again host the Wellness Symposium organized by Global Wellness Institute at the ExCeL exhibition center in November.

Air France: New Airline ‘Joon’ to Start Flights in December 2017

Joon, Air France's "new generation travel experience", will start operations on December 1, 2017, to six destinations departing from Paris.

‘Successful Branding Needs Creativity’ – Interview with Michael Antoniou, obqo

Michael Antoniou, the Creative Director of obqo Branding Agency, talks about the challenging task of developing well-designed brand identities for enterprises.

CNT Luxury Trends Take Spotlight in Athens Event

Ahead of its 20th anniversary, Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) recently revealed what's trending in the world of travel and lifestyle. The trend this year? Luxury travel is about discovering the unknown… everything from Iran and Sudan to a lesser known Greek island.

‘Plugged-in’ Millennials Forcing Hotels to Turn ‘Smart’

For millennials - the computer-savvy 20- to 30-somethings - life is all at your fingertips, and with new technology mushrooming at unspeakable speeds, it’s time the hospitality industry take heed, especially of a group that's been predicted to become its biggest customers by 2020.