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The number of overnight stays in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, for the first half of 2015 increased slightly but was smaller compared to last year’s corresponding period, compared to the first half of 2014, according to a recent report released by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA).
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Greek hotels, the quality of services offered and the warm welcome are ensuring guaranteed satisfaction for visitors to Greece in the first half of 2015, according to data released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).
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Planned holidays, new destinations, demand for alternative travel and overall bookings through travel agents to Greece, are still high, according to a recent DRV (Deutscher ReiseVerband) report of market trends.
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It’s never been a better time to visit Europe, according to ETOA, the European tourism association and Forward Keys, traveller data intelligence.
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Eighty-seven percent of the revenue generated by Greece’s inbound tourism remains in the country, according to a study of the Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) that was released on Tuesday.
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The Germans choose the Aegean islands, the French and Italians love Crete and the Brits are heading to the islands of the Ionian this summer.
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The Internet promotion of Greek hotels and accommodation can bring in up to 2 billion euros in revenues, according to a report released recently by the National Bank of Greece (NBG).
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Greece’s economic problems have been a boon to travelers, and the country ranks as the most popular with three cities in the Top 15.
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“Many ABTA Members are reporting an increase in late bookings to Greece following the recent progress in securing a bailout, with customers taking advantage of some exceptional deals”, said ABTA Chief Executive Mark Tanzer last week, a few days before the “great summer getaway” weekend of UK holidaymakers.
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Irish travellers still find Greece an attractive destination despite the country’s financial troubles, according to the latest quarterly survey by the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA).