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Over 100,000 Bulgarians are expected to travel abroad during the upcoming holiday season, according to Prof. Dr. Rumen Draganov, Director of the Institute for Analysis and Forecasts in Tourism at the University of Library Science and Information Technologies.

Libra Group subsidiary Aria Hotels is expanding its portfolio in South America with the addition of Casa del Torno, a 17th-century mansion with four spacious bedrooms that can host up to nine guests in the heart of the Old Town of Cartagena in Colombia.

Greece ranked fourth, along with Portugal, among the most popular destinations for the summer of 2025, according to a survey by Marriott Bonvoy, the club for members of the multinational hotel chain.

Greece ranks fourth, alongside Portugal, among the most popular destinations for summer 2025, according to a survey by Marriott Bonvoy, the loyalty program of the Marriott hotel company.

As the New Year approaches, hotels, holiday resorts, and guesthouses in Bulgaria are offering a range of packages to attract holidaymakers. However, many of these offers come with high price tags, particularly for five-star SPA hotels that boast comprehensive holiday programs.

Currently having a strong presence with 13 hotels in Athens, Thessaloniki, and leading destinations across the country, the world’s largest hotel franchisor is preparing for three new additions to its portfolio in the Greek market from 2025 onwards, further strengthening its position.

This year is emerging as the best historically for Athens tourism, as demand for travel to the capital and coastal Attica appears practically inflexible. Despite the increase in hotel prices and short-term rental accommodation, the occupancy rates in the former remain at high levels and in the latter a very large part of the supply is absorbed.

Gazprom, Russia's state-owned energy giant, has announced plans to sell several of its holiday resorts following its first annual loss in nearly 50 years, according to reports from Reuters. The company has listed 14 hotels and resorts for sale, including the Tsaghkadzor Marriott Hotel in Armenia's Valley of Flowers.

The average price of Greek hotels posted a fresh13.7% annual increase in July, reaching 174 euros from €153 in the same month last year. At the same time, occupancy increased marginally to 82.8%, a level considered as very healthy.

Türkiye ranks fourth in Europe's hotel constructions in the pipeline with 117 projects/17,856 rooms, according to Lodging Econometrics' (LE) second quarter Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report.