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NAFI Polls Russians on 2018 Travel

2018-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

St. Petersburg

According to research conducted by the analytical center NAFI, every third Russian will travel abroad, and half of Russians will travel in-country in 2018

Tags: demand, directions, domestic tourism, Finance, market, NAFI, outbound tourism, routes, Russia domestic, Russia outbound, Russia tourists, Russia travelers, studies, travel, travel business, trends

World Travel Awards To Celebrate Silver Anniversary

2018-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

In news from World Travel Awards the company has begun preparations for its 25th anniversary of recognizing leaders in the international hospitality sector. Beginning in April, WTA will begin celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. 

Tags: Europe travel, Graham Cooke, Grand Tour 2018, travel, travel awards, World Travel Awards, WTA

Bulgaria Welcomed One Million Greeks in 2017

2018-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Bulgaria, one of the favored destinations for Greek tourists, saw over one million arrivals from Greece in between January and November 2017.

Tags: Bansco, Bulgaria tourism, Bulgaria travel, Eastern Europe, Elena Kuntura, Greece travel, Greek tourists, Nikolina Angelova, Ski Bulgaria

Fraport Greece Names Ilias Maragakis COO

2018-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Fraport Greece has appointed Ilias Maragakis as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mr Maragakis, who until recently served as Director of Safety and Performance, succeeded Ian Matheson, a senior executive with international experience in airport concession projects, who successfully fulfilled the challenging task of setting up Operational processes and managing the first months of the concession.

Tags: Alexander Zinell, EASA certification, European Aviation Safety Agency, Fraport Greece, Germany Greece, Greece aviation, HCAA, Ilias Maragakis

Ryanair Smashes Weekly Bookings Record

2018-01-15 by Argophilia Travel News

Ryanair Europe's biggest budget airline

Ryanair today announced having smashed its weekly bookings record, taking over 3 million bookings in a single week

Tags: air fares, airline, airline news, airlines, budget airlines, Ryanair

Airlines Forced to Reschedule Greece Flights Over Strikes

2018-01-15 by Argophilia Travel News

The most recent strike of public transport employees, as well as sailors and doctors, has caused airlines like Russia’s Aeroflot to reschedule or even cancel flights. And another strike of subway workers, bus drivers, tram and trolleybuses, is expected today.

Tags: Aegean Airliines, aeroflot, Greece, Greece austerity, Greece debt, Greek austerity, Greek travel, IMF, strikes

Chedi Luštica Bay to Open Soon

2018-01-14 by Argophilia Travel News

According to news from hotel company GHM. the  Asian group continues its expansion into Europe with an all-new 5-star hotel in Montenegro in the Balkan Peninsula. Begun in the early 1990s, GHM focuses on providing guests with a unique lifestyle experience in hotels that have a unique character that always resonates with its location.

Tags: Balkan Peninsula, Boka Bay, GHM, hotel openings, hotels 2018, Luštica Bay, Luxury Hotels, Montenegro

Aiolos Kenteris High Speed Ferry Auction Draws Zero Bids

2018-01-13 by Argophilia Travel News

NEL Lines

In a first-ever “electronic” auction for the high-speed passenger ferry “Aiolos Kenteris” the vessel received zero bids on a minimum price set at €6.5 million. Another auction is expected soon.

Tags: Aegean ferries, Aeolos Kenteris, auction, cruise news, fast ferries, ferries, maritime auction, NEL shipping lines, Piraeus Bank

German Bookings to Greece Up According to TUI

2018-01-12 by Argophilia Travel News

TUI’s most recent booking trends report  shows good demand for Greece (+16%) as well as Spain (+16%) and Bulgaria (+25%), a continuing strong recovery for Egypt (+58%) and Tunisia (+125%), and the company expects double-digit growth for Thailand and the Maldives

Tags: Greece bookings, travel agencies, travel agents, TUI, TUI Germany, Turkey Travel

Tour Operators Anticipate “Sunshine Saturday 2018”

2018-01-10 by Argophilia Travel News

Beach

According to reports from Thomas Cook and TUI, International tour operators and travel agents are preparing for this year’s “Sunshine Saturday”, which is one of the busiest booking holidays. 

Tags: Croatia, Europe tours, Greece, Halkidiki, Montenegro, Sunshine Saturday, thomas cook, tour companies, tours, TUI, Turkey

Germany Secures the Top Spot in the 2018 Henley Passport Index

2018-01-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Henley Passport Index

Germany secures the top spot in the 2018 Henley Passport Index, while the UK, China, Russia, and the UAE all improve their ranking year-on-year.

A Christmas Ball on VDNKh Ice Rink in Moscow

2018-01-07 by Argophilia Travel News

VDNKh ice rink

Dance teachers dressed in 19th-century costumes will teach the guests elegant waltz moves. Visitors to Europe’s biggest ice rink visitors will also enjoy parlor games from the same historical period.

Tags: Moscow events, Moscow holidays, VDNKH, VDNKh ice rink

EgyptAir to Launch Direct Cairo to Moscow Flights

2018-01-07 by Argophilia Travel News

EgyptAir Boeing 737-800

Beginning February 1st “EgyptAir” will launch direct flights between Moscow and Cairo three times a week, according to the air carrier. 

Tags: airlines, Egypt flights, Egyptair, russia flights, soccer, World Cup

Registrations for the 2nd Messinia Pro-Am continue until January 19th

2017-12-30 by Argophilia Travel News

Messinia Pro-Am

Time is fast approaching for the 2nd international golf tournament Messinia Pro-Am, organized by Costa Navarino, on 21-24 February 2018. 

Professionals and amateur golfers from the Americas, Europe and Africa have already formed teams and interest is high for the completion of the 50 teams that can register until Friday 19 January 19 2018.

Tags: Costa Navarino, golf, golf tournaments, Golf Travel Market, Hellenic Golf Federation, Messinia Pro-Am, PGA of Greece, PGAs of Europe

Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa Named Greece’s Best Resort Spa 2017 by the World Spa Awards™

2017-12-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Spa at Santo Maris Oia

At the 3rd annual edition of the World Spa Awards™, which took place at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay in Vietnam on Saturday, December 9, 2017, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa picked up its trophy for Greece’s Best Resort Spa 2017 award.

How to Attract More Chinese Guests to Your Hotel in 2018

2017-12-19 by Argophilia Travel News

More Chinese Guests

Family travel is key to attracting more Chinese guests to your hotel in 2018, at least around the Chinese New Year, which will be celebrated Friday, February 16 next year.

WeChat: Essential for Your Hotel Marketing Strategy

2017-12-14 by Argophilia Travel News

WeChat logo

If you want to reach more Chinese tourists, WeChat is an essential tool in your hotel marketing strategy.

Slovenia Will Play Host to International Golf Travel Market 2018

2017-12-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Royal Bled Golf Course

The International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the world’s premier global event for the golf tourism industry, has announced that its 2018 event will be hosted in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. The IAGTO Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2015 will welcome IGTM 2018 to The GR Exhibition and Convention Centre, located in the heart of Ljubljana, from October 15-18, 2018.   

Tags: golf, IAGTO, IGTM, Reed Travel Exhibitions, Royal Bled Golf Course, slovenia, Slovenia tourism

Here’s Why You Should Prepare Your Hotel to Welcome Chinese Travelers in 2018

2017-12-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Chinese tourist

Several countries around the world have reported an increase in the number of Chinese travelers they welcomed in 2017. The prognosis for 2018 is positive too.

Rostourism News: Federal Tourism Program Agreements 2011 – 2018

2017-11-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Olgeg Safonov

News from the Council of the Federal Target Program of the development of tourism 2011 to 2018 and Rostourism tells of progress toward the implementation of the “Development of Domestic and Inbound tourism in the Russian Federation (2011-2018).” However, the council also reported some aspects still unfulfilled. 

Tags: Oleg Safonov, Rostourism, Russia programs, Russia tours, Russian tourism

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