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European Tourism Bounces Back Strong for Q2 2023

2023-07-12 by Argophilia Travel News

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A European Travel Commission (ETC) report, “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects” tells of consumer demand outweighs other factors in 2023.

Tags: consumer spending, Europe vacations, European tourism, Mastercard, retail spending, tourism 2023, travel spend

European Destinations Register High for World Travelers This Year

2020-02-24 by Argophilia Travel News

European village

The European Travel Commission (ETC), the European Tourism Association (ETOA), Eurail B.V., and the European Commission, have just released the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB), which indicates that the sentiment for travel to Europe from January-April 2020. The publication shows positive in six key overseas markets – Brazil, China, India, Japan, Russia, and the US and provides the European tourism sector […]

Tags: EU, Europe dstinations, Europe travel, European tourism, European Travel Commission, Long-Haul Travel Barometer, tourism data

More Americans Visiting Europe: Via SquareMouth 2019 Traveler Trends

2019-08-07 by Argophilia Travel News

American tourist at Oia village

According to a travel trends report from SquareMouth released late last month, a lot more Americans are choosing to spend their vacation days in Europe this season.

Tags: American tourists, American traveler, Americans in Greece, Europe travel trends, European tourism, Greece travel, Greece visitors, Portugal travel, SquareMouth, Travel Trends

European Cities Marketing Reveals Growth in Tourism in 2013

2013-05-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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People want to travel – I mean, who wouldn’t want to discover new places, see famous cities or go to lesser known towns? Either wanting to see famous sights, or a more of a off the beaten path type of traveler, people are driven by curiosity and the desire to relax and take a break from their daily activities. A participant poll made before the City Fair 2013, ETOA’s European B2B workshop taking place 24th June 2013 at Wembley Stadium, London, shows that representatives have reasons to believe 2013 will be a year with growth in tourism compared to 2012.

Tags: european Cities Marketing, European tourism, tourism growth

Northern Cyprus: An Emerging Paradise

2011-01-26 by Phil Butler

Thousands of unexplored sea caves await the traveler

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus stands to gain much from the forward thinking and engaging tourism industry efforts Turkey has initiated these last couple of years. Investment in Northern Cyprus tourism will eneviatbly pay off not only for the investment concerns, but for the people of the Republic as well. While many countries in Europe have suffered from losses in tourism dollars these last couple of years, Turkey and brother states have done exceedingly well, holding their own against all rivals.

Tags: AFIK Group, Casino, Cratos Hotel & Casino, Cyprus investment, Cyprus Paradise, Cyprus tourism, Ertugrul Gunay, European tourism, Irsen Kucouk, Northern Cyprus, tourism, tourism investment, Turkey, Turkey investment, Turkey tourism

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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