Articles tagged “greece”

American tourist numbers have dropped more than other countries, but is it because the image of protests pushes them away or is the threat of disruptions a final straw in a country already known for transportation difficulties?

After a walk across Europe in the 1930s and World War II years spent kidnapping German officers off Mediterranean islands, the quintessential travel writer made Greece his home. The first complete biography of his life comes out this month.

Despite the overall economic effects that a deflated drachma would have on Greece should it leave the Eurozone, plummeting prices would at least keep the country’s profitable tourism industry afloat.

Just as tourists began booking European holidays again, strikes flare up in Greece, halting flights and ground transportation, as protestors take to the streets of Spain showing the world that crisis isn’t over yet.

Despite an overall decrease in traffic from 2011, passenger numbers grew at seven airports during the country's busiest season due to increased service on budget carriers from major European cities.

Resentful locals and moneyed visitors is never a good mix for long-term tourism success, but it's great for capturing snapshots of the current economic state.

Nothing like German politicians and Hollywood starts coming to the rescue of your country's tourism sector. Perhaps they'll visit London next?

Destinations like Kefalonia built themselves into places they thought others wanted them to be rather than focusing on what was best for them. The only future that offers is if they can keep finding wealthy visitors who like the same things too.

Tight economic times are fertile ground for discounters, whether it's Priceline, Hotwire or airtickets.gr, which is partnering with Expedia for dynamic packages.