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Bulgarians' Travel Habits Revealed: Food Expenses Dominate
In the first quarter, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), 1,068 million Bulgarians embarked on tourism journeys, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. Among these travelers, 74.9% chose domestic destinations, 19.5% traveled exclusively abroad, and 5.6% indulged in both domestic and international trips.
Bank of Greece: 16% increase in tourist traffic in January 2024
The number of travelers who visited our country in January reached 737.3 thousand
Istanbul ranks third in 'Top 20 European Cities for Solo Travelers'
The bustling metropolis of Istanbul ranked third in the "Top 20 European Cities for Solo Travelers" list, which features destinations praised for their appeal to solo travelers.
The Greek island of Rhodes topped the list, which features destinations ranked on the basis of Hungarian-based airline company Wizz Air's traveler comments on popular travel platform Tripadvisor.
Domestic travel expenditure rises as more people hit the roads
Both domestic tourism expenditures and the number of local travelers increased in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the same period of last year.
Total travel expenditures amounted to 22.23 billion Turkish Liras in January-March, rising nearly 83 percent year-on-year, showed the data the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released on July 21.
Americans searching “Greece” more than any European destination
American travelers are very important for Greece as they spend more at destinations than their European contemporaries
Greek tourism prepares for the day after
The travel industry has seen a big shift toward experiential travel where consumers opt to purchase experiences over things. Consumers want more immersive, authentic and unique experiences, with opportunities to absorb the culture of a destination, and to be able to book them online at their own convenience.
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US upgrades Turkey’s security level in travel advisory for US citizens
The U.S. State Department on Sept. 5 decreased Turkey's security threat warning for American travelers from a Level 3 to Level 2.
Morocco: A splendid movie set
Marrakesh has all the ingredients for an unforgettable travel destination. It's no wonder that travelers flock here, to the city affectionately known as the "Red City."
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German summer bookings for Turkey rise 70 percent after two-year decline
Summer bookings to Turkey by German travelers have gone up 70 percent compared with last year, Europe’s largest holiday operator TUI Group announced on Jan. 10.
Canadian Embassy warns of bogus travel authorization websites
The Canadian Embassy in Athens on Tuesday warned Greek citizens to exercise caution when applying online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport.