Grecotel invests 550 million € in Greek destinations | New hotels and infrastructure upgrades | +40% bookings from the UK

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts has announced an ambitious €550 million investment programme, which includes new units and infrastructure in Greek coastal destinations, with the aim of upgrading the overall customer experience. The plan, which has a time horizon until 2029, focuses on two strategic directions. The first phase focuses on infrastructure projects, human resources development […]

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The British go on holiday | Today is the big day of departures | Greece among the most popular destinations

Britons are slowly leaving the UK for summer tourist destinations, including Greece, with today, Friday 18 July, expected to be the busiest day for flight departures to the country so far this year, according to data from Cirium. In particular, more than 3,244 flights are currently scheduled to depart from UK airports, while 9,256 departures […]

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My dear… Italy | Prices for sun loungers have skyrocketed

Prices are sky-high at Italy’s popular seaside resorts, with the cost of sun loungers on organized beaches having increased and swimming adding to the summer vacation budget, both for tourists and for the nearly 30 million Italians who choose beach vacations, according to a survey by the Italian consumer organization Altroconsumo. However, no matter how […]

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Etihad Airways announces 7 new impressive destinations in their portfolio

Etihad Airways has announced seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of its ongoing strategy to bring more point-to-point traffic directly to Abu Dhabi. The new destinations – Almaty, Kazakhstan, Baku, Azerbaijan, Bucharest, Romania, Medina, Saudi Arabia, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and Yerevan, Armenia – will further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position […]

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AEGEAN invests in two Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft | New routes to India | Which markets is it targeting?

AEGEAN announces the addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. With this addition, the Airbus A320/A321 neo order stands at 60 aircraft, of which 36 have already been […]

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Paros on Expedia’s list of the most popular islands for 2025

After Travel+Leisure, it was Expedia’s turn to include Paros in its list of the best islands. The popular website published its first list of the most popular islands for 2025 based on verified data and information from travelers, which also shows that global interest in islands has increased by about 30%. ‘Based on real data […]

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ETC: Travelling to more unpopular places becomes a focus for Europeans

77% of Europeans plan to travel between June and November 2025, while 65% choose cross-border travel within Europe, according to ETC study data. Less popular or off the beaten track destinations are preferred by most Europeans now. Travel remains a top priority for Europeans, with 77% planning to take at least one trip between June and November […]

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REPORT: Greece fourth in the ranking among the best nudist beaches in Europe

Two Greek beaches are listed among the 10 best nudist beaches in Europe. Red Sand Beach in Crete is the fourth best while Filaki Beach in Sfakia is ranked fifth. VIP Grinders can reveal that the title of Europe’s Best Nude Beach belongs to Patara Beach in Patara, Turkey. The unofficial nudist beach is one of the largest on […]

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Klarna: How much money do Greeks spend on wellness and sports travel?

Seven out of 10 are considering a trip for sports or wellness in the next 12 months, according to the results of a survey conducted on behalf of Klarna. The survey concerns the intentions of Greek consumers regarding trips taken for sporting activities or wellness purposes. The survey, conducted in May 2025 in collaboration with […]

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