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Trivago Data Shows Brits Ready to Gtf Outta Britain for Vacations

Argophilia Travel News

A recent survey conducted by leading travel platform Trivago shows that 40% of Britons will do anything for a vacation.

4 years ago

Bulgaria’s Ski Resorts Remain Open for COVID-19 Holidays

Argophilia Travel News

Bulgaria officials say they have no intention of canceling ski holidays in the country.

5 years ago

Hoteliers in North Africa Focusing on 2021 Positives

Phil Butler

Hoteliers in North African countries are beginning to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Flights and investments on the rise.

5 years ago

Tunisia’s Tourism Industry Collapses Due to COVID-19

Phil Butler

Tunisia’s tourism sector has collapsed, with losses exceeding 60 percent. The reports indicate many hotels at risk of closing permanently.

5 years ago

U.S. State Department Lowers Level 4 Travel Advisory for Egypt

Phil Butler

The United States has dropped a leel 4 “do not travel” advisory for Egypt to a level 3 “reconsider travel” alert.

5 years ago

Israel Goes Into Second Lockdown Over COVID Pandemic

Aleksandr Shatskih

Israel will go into a new national lockdown for three weeks starting Friday, September 18th, and ending October 11th.

5 years ago

Egypt Boosts Cultural Tourism Capacity Starting in September

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Egypt’s tourism businesses and cultural venues are to operate at up to 50% of their total capacity starting in September.

5 years ago

Greek Isles Dominate Travel + Leisure Ratings in 2020

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to a new Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine rating, Greece dominates the list of Top 20 Islands in Europe.

5 years ago

Google Data Shows Greece As a Top Destination for Americans in 2021

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Google data shows Greece is now the third most popular destination for Americans in 2021.

5 years ago

Egypt Tourism Sector Desperation Not a Good Sign for Sustainability

Phil Butler

Egypt is desperate to reboot the country’s COVID-19 decimated tourism industry. But, will the end result be sustainable?

5 years ago

IATA Calls on Tunisia Government for Direct COVID-19 Assistance

Argophilia Travel News

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Government of Tunisia to provide financial relief.

5 years ago

Tunisia’s Tourism Ministry Ready to Reboot 2020 Season

Phil Butler

One of the world’s most underrated touristic destinations, Tunisia’s travel industry has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago

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