ForwardKeys: Top travel trends and destination rankings in summer ‘23

ForwardKeys, the leading travel analytics firm has identified six major trends in global air travel this summer. They are revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin markets compared to last year and to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The major trends are: • US dominance • Patchy post-pandemic recovery • The Far […]

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ETC: Europe’s tourism rebound continues into 2023

Europe’s tourism recovery is maintaining its momentum despite economic headwinds, reaching about 95% of 2019 levels of international tourist arrivals. Though inflation and increased travel costs are squeezing consumers’ wallets, travel spending is still prioritised over other discretionary expenses. The latest data available shows that one-quarter of reporting European destinations have surpassed pre-pandemic levels of […]

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Volotea announces expansion of greek operations and strong growth plans for 2023

-The airline will strengthen its 2023 operations in Greece by offering eight new routes in the market. In Athens, the airline will fly to 17 destinations and offer over 680,000 seats reaching a capacity 33% higher than in 2022. –The company’s codeshare agreement with AEGEAN the leading Greek airline will grow to over 90 routes […]

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Spring aromas and traditional Easter Feast await guests at Zeus International Hotels & Resorts

Experience an unforgettable Easter celebration with your family and loved ones at one of Zeus International’s luxurious hotels, located in both seaside destinations and city centers. Choose from Attica, Crete, Dodecanese, and Thessaloniki, where you can indulge in rich accommodation packages, exquisite cuisine, and exciting festive events. Whether you prefer a relaxing seaside getaway or […]

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ITB Berlin and IPK International: International tourism in 2022 made a significant recovery | Outbound travel almost doubled in 2022

In 2022 the travel industry experienced a significant recovery. Worldwide, outbound trips increased substantially year on year, but without regaining 2019 levels. Variations were evident with regard to individual continents, destinations and travel markets. Whereas outbound travel in Asia lagged far behind pre-pandemic levels, international trips of Europeans and Americans were much closer to 2019 […]

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Celestyal announces acquisition of new ship

Celestyal, the award-winning, number one choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, is delighted to confirm the acquisition of a new vessel. Originally built as the Ryndam for Holland America Line and more recently operating for P&O Australia, the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey will undergo an extensive, €20 million, refurbishment and technical […]

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The Eurowings summer programme from BER is now complete | Direct flights to Nice, Zakynthos, Ibiza, Porto and Graz

With five more new destinations from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), Eurowings is completing its programme for the coming summer. From March 2023, the Lufthansa subsidiary will also connect Nice (France), Zakynthos (Greece), Ibiza (Spain), Porto (Portugal) and Graz (Austria) directly with the German capital. At the same time, Eurowings is increasing its connections to existing destinations: for example, the Germans’ most popular island – Majorca – will be […]

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Runway construction works at Corfu Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias”

As part of the project to further upgrade the regional airports, Fraport Greece, the Operator of Corfu Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias” will proceed with the reconstruction of the airport’s runway. Specifically, for the period from the 10th of January 2023 to the 24th of January 2023 & the 8th of February 2023 to the 22nd of […]

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Celestyal turns “Black Friday” sale into “Big Blue Day” sale with savings of up to €881 pp on more than 90 sailings

Celestyal, the award-winning, number one choice for travellers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has launched its Black Friday sale offering huge savings on more than 90 sailings with kids cruising for free. The offer, which runs from 14th November to 6th December 2022, includes: Three-night Iconic Aegean round trip from Athens calling […]

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W Hotels ushers in a new era of luxury lifestyle on the Greek coast with the opening of W Costa Navarino

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of W Costa Navarino. The highly anticipated Greek debut brings a vibrant and creative energy to Navarino Waterfront, the newest integrated resort area of Costa Navarino in the Mediterranean. The new W Escape is set within a scenic 13-hectare site, […]

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