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Bulgaria May Tourism: Surge in Foreign Tourists and Hotel Revenues

Kostas Raptis

Significant Increase in Hotel Revenues In May, Bulgarian hotels experienced a notable rise in revenue, reaching BGN 116 million—an impressive 32.2% increase over the same period in 2023. Foreign tourists contributed BGN 58.8 million to this total, slightly surpassing the BGN 57.1 million spent by local guests. Key Revenue Highlights: Growth in Overnight Stays The […]

Escalating Heat Waves and Their Causes

Argophilia Travel News

Escalating Heat Waves and Their Causes Summary: Heat waves are now more intense and extended. This week, an examination of temperature maps revealed a bright red swath stretching from Baja California to Canada’s Northwest Territories. For an entire week, scorching temperatures blanketed the West Coast. Palm Springs hit an all-time high of 124 degrees, and […]

Venice to Increase Tourist Tax in 2025

Kostas Raptis

Venice’s trial run with a tourist payment system aimed at reducing crowd sizes had minimal success. Introduced in April, the scheme charged daytrippers arriving on congested days a 5 euro fee. The experiment, closely monitored by other European destinations, spanned just 29 days and concludes this Sunday, prompting a review period to determine the project’s […]

Athens’ Surging Prices Shock Tourists

Iorgos Pappas

Traditional Greek Cuisine: A Pricey Affair Visitors to Athens are experiencing a mix of admiration and shock as they encounter elevated costs for local delicacies. Even travellers from affluent countries are taken aback by the steep prices for meals traditionally enjoyed at a fraction of the cost. One scenic restaurant, boasting an unparalleled view of […]

Viking Vesta to Debut in July 2025

Manuel Santos

Viking Vesta has entered its final construction phase following a traditional float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona.