Tourism
Germany tensions do not affect travel to Turkey, Thomas Cook says
Tour operator Thomas Cook has said there is a continued recovery for bookings to Turkey and the resurgence in Turkey had not been affected by increased tensions with Germany.
Bulgaria is Again Among the Most Preferred Destinations for Russian Tourists
Bulgaria is again among the most preferred destinations for Russian tourists, Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova said, reports Darik.
At this point the summer season is very successful and preliminary data show an expected growth of between 7 and 10 percent, she reported.
SETE calls for zoning plan for tourism
The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for the formation of a special, investment-friendly zoning plan for tourism.
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Short-term lease takings to be taxed as normal rental incomes
Owners leasing their properties via short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and HomeAway will have their earnings taxed at the same rates as regular rental incomes and without having to pay value-added tax, according to a circular released by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue.
Attica museum and archaeolgical site staff to strike this weekend
Museums and archaeological sites in Attica may not open to the public this weekend as the Panhellenic Federation of Culture Ministry Employees has called a strike for July 29-30, generating a strong reaction by the tourism industry.
Bulgaria will have Advertising Billboards in New York
Bulgaria will have advertising billboards in New York, announced the minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova in Varna while participating in a National Tourism Council in Golden Sands resort. Reported InvestorBG.
Double-digit increase in air arrivals from abroad
International arrivals at the country's main airports increased 10.5 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2017, exceeding 6.5 million according to figures processed by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).
The Athens airport had 1.94 million arrivals from abroad, followed by Iraklio (pictured) with 1.05 million and Thessaloniki with 840,000.
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Strike may affect service at hotels, sites
The union representing employees in the tourism and food industries has called a 24-hour strike Thursday over what it says is a deterioration of its workers' rights amid record tourist arrivals boosting the industry.
The strike may cause disruptions to service at hotels and sites.
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More Mickey at sea! Disney unveils plans for another cruise ship (Amazing PHOTOS)
Make that three ships on order for Disney Cruise Line.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Bob Chapek on Saturday revealed the four-ship line would add three new vessels by 2023 — one more than previously announced.
City hotels are a priority for property investment companies
Property investment companies are expected to swing further towards the tourism sector, particularly in the city hotel domain, as was the case this week with the acquisition by listed firm Grivalia Properties of such a property in Thessaloniki.