A Greek city among Airbnb’s most affordable destinations in 2023

Thessaloniki is among Airbnb’s seven most affordable destinations in terms of accommodation costs in 2023, according to data from the popular short-term rental platform. In particular, Thessaloniki is in fifth place in the ranking with destinations that travelers paid for their stay daily up to $ 100. In first place is Porto Alegre, in Brazil, […]

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90% of hotels in Calvia, Mallorca open from March

-The municipality of Calvia, in Mallorca, announced the opening of 90% of the hotels already since March, encouraging holidaymakers to book their next holidays in this tourist “bastion” of the popular Balearic island. Calvia is located in the southwest of Mallorca and is the second largest municipality on the island. With areas such as Pegerra, […]

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IHG: Profit over $1 billion for the first time | Strong travel demand drives profitability

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) operating profit increased 23% to exceed $1 billion for the first time in 2023. While, after-tax profit increased to $750 million in 2023, up from $376 million a year earlier. Key indicator revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 16% year-over-year thanks to strong trading following the lifting of travel restrictions imposed […]

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Conferences on yachting, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage under the auspices of Greek Tourism Organization

-Three major conferences, which will explore important aspects of the tourism phenomenon, such as yachting, the viability and sustainability of the tourism industry and the preservation of cultural heritage, will be organised in the near future under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation. In particular: The 3rd Panhellenic Yachting Conference began today (22 […]

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ShortStay 2024, the meeting point of the short-term rental industry

-The ShortStay Conference 2024, held on 9 & 10 February at the Ancient Eleonas Conference Centre, once again confirmed its role as a focal point for the short term rental industry. For the 6th consecutive year, the owners and managers of short term rentals, villas and serviced apartments, faithful to their annual appointment, were informed […]

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Accor: record financial results for 2023 | EBIDTA over €1 billion

-Results above forecasts for 2023, confidence in growth prospects for 2024 Driven by solid demand in 2023, Accor managed to set new records in terms of operational and financial performance. All regions and segments enjoyed strong growth thereafter in 2022, a year marked as a recovery year after the Covid pandemic. All performance metrics were […]

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The new actions of ETC and the University of Surrey become the new promotion of tourism

-ETC and the University of Surrey have approved the publication of two children’s books aimed at promoting the importance of tourism to young children. Meanings of sentimental value are spread that make clear the value of tourism and hospitality. Τhe European Travel Commission (ETC) and the University of Surrey launch the publication of two children’s […]

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Newmarket Holidays offers two-week discounts

-Newmarket Holidays has added new 15% savings to more than 100 UK, Europe and worldwide escorted tours. Almost all of its land-based holiday departures in 2024 and 2025 have been discounted until the end of February. Richard Forde, head of trade sales, said: “We’re thrilled to announce our biggest saving of the year. “With hundreds […]

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Enhancing tourism through virtual and augmented experiences| Implementation in Tokyo

-The Tokyo government and Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau have created two digital experiences intended to promote the city’s appeal as a tourism destination. The first is a virtual interactive portal on the Roblox platform called “Hello! Tokyo Friends” – an interactive game experience that is based in a virtual cityscape of Tokyo and has […]

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Promote social media and increase sales through fam travel

Increasing social media engagement and maximizing sales leads can be done through fam travel and choosing the right moves to organize the advertising of the destination or the product in general. Regular public updates and proper social media management can create strong accounts with a corresponding social media audience. The fam travel method (familiarisation trips) […]

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