Leisure
Air seat planning points to another record year for tourism
The outlook for tourism traffic passing through Greece's regional airports, based on airlines' end-March planning for air seats for the summer season, is particularly encouraging as it points to an 18 percent increase on last year, or 2.98 million more visitors.
Parliament Passed Amendments to the Tourism Act
Parliament passed amendments to the Tourism Act at second reading. The changes are related to the transposition of a European directive on package travel and related passenger services and the harmonization of Bulgarian legislation with that of other EU countries regarding the activity of tour operators and travel agents.
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Greece is trailing in high-income tourists
While Greece is one of the four top Mediterranean destinations for travelers - coming after Spain and Italy, and tying with Turkey by attracting about 15 percent of tourists in the region - it is a laggard in luxury tourism, a survey by the Greek tourism businesses association SETE showed.
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The Ministry of Tourism Provides 20 Free Holidays
The Ministry of Tourism starts the second stage of the "Unexpected Vacation" campaign, which is held under the slogan "One holiday is never enough!".
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Tourism sector eyes record high number of Russians
Turkey will attract a record high number of Russian tourists this year with a significant increase from last year, when 4.7 million Russian travelers flocked to the country, the Hotel Association of Turkey (TÜROB) has predicted.
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Another BGN 1.6 Miliion will be Provided for Advertising of Bulgaria as a Year-round Tourist Destination
The government has provided an additional BGN 1 680 000 million to the budget of the Ministry of Tourism for the implementation of the Annual Program for National Tourist Promotion.
Greece bags award for best beaches in Europe at Russian tourism exhibition
Greece is a top vacation destination with the best beaches in Europe, according to an award granted to Greek authorities by the annual Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition.
Local acceptance of tourism is a precondition for the sustainability and competitiveness of any tourism destination
According to the World Economic Forum, emerging markets are becoming more attractive destinations. Between 2016 and 2026, the top 10 fastest growing destinations for leisure travel spending are expected to be India, Angola, Uganda, Brunei, Thailand, China, Myanmar, Oman, Mozambique and Vietnam. What would you highlight in terms of efficient tourism management?
German visitors will easily exceed 4 million this year
Six in every 10 rooms at a four-star hotel at Kolymbia, on the island of Rhodes, are already booked for the whole 2018 season. Half of those bookings are from the German market, the unit's director told Kathimerini. Demand from Germany is so high this year, he added, that any discounts offered do not exceed 10 percent.
Turkey’s tourism sector makes strong start in 2018 as foreign arrivals rise
Turkey’s tourism sector made a good start to 2018, with nearly 1.5 million foreigners visiting the country in the first month of the year.