Στην ανάγκη απλοποίησης των διαδικασιών θεωρήσεων Σένγκεν αναφέρθηκε ο Υπουργός Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού Παύλος Γερουλάνος κατά τη διάρκεια συνέντευξης Τύπου που παραχώρησε στο Κίεβο σε ουκρανικά μέσα ενημέρωσης. Read more →
Επίσκεψη του Υπουργού Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού Παύλου Γερουλάνου στο Κίεβο
Διαγωνισμό για την πλαζ Ακτή Βουλιαγμένης
Η Εταιρεία Ακινήτων Δημοσίου (ΕΤΑΔ ΑΕ) προκηρύσσει Διαγωνισμό για την παραχώρηση απλής χρήσης (εκμίσθωση) χώρου στην οργανωμένη πλαζ «Ακτή Βουλιαγμένης» για την εγκατάσταση και λειτουργία επιχείρησης εκμίσθωσης μη μηχανοκίνητων θαλάσσιων μέσων αναψυχής. Read more →
First gay-focused boutique hotel opens in New York City
In yet another example of how the hotel industry is going after niche markets and yet another sign of New York’s continuing hotel boom, Reuters, London’s Guardian and other media outlets today tell us about OUT NYC – said to be the first hotel in Manhattan designed to cater to New York’s millions of gay tourists. Read more →
U.S. International Air Travel for January 2012 Totaled 13.7 Million
OTTI Reports Total International Monthly Air Traffic for the First Time
International air traffic to/from the U.S.(1) totaled 13.7 million passengers in January 2012, a six percent increase over January 2011. U.S. citizen travel (5.9 million) increased two percent and comprised 43 percent of all air traffic. However, non-U.S. citizen air travelers (7.9 million) increased by nine percent raising their market share to 57 percent. Read more →
Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism to advance the use of new technologies in mountain tourism
Τhe role of new technologies in snow and mountain tourism will be the focus of the 7th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism, held by UNWTO in collaboration with the Principality of Andorra (La Massana, Andorra, 11-12 April 2012). Read more →
The Second Wave of China’s Outbound Tourism has started
New opportunities for destinations off the beaten track to attract Chinese self-organised travellers
Good news for smaller destinations and attractions all over the world – the second wave of China’s outbound tourism has started. An increasing number of self-organised travellers from China are slowing down and spreading further afield in their quest for prestige and knowledge. This is the message of a workshop organized by COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute which took place in Berlin during the ITB convention on March 8th, 2012. Read more →
LA Makes Plans for the 150th Anniversary of Cinco de Mayo
May 5th will be a day of celebration in Los Angeles with the 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo. Read more →
A successful ITB Berlin 2012: More business concluded – Positive signals for continued growth in the travel sector
Satisfied exhibitors and considerably more trade visitors – Convention attracts over 20 per cent higher attendance – Egypt gains confidence of the international travel industry – ITB Berlin confirms that it is the leading opinion-former on current industry trends – International blogger scene now an established feature of the fair – Some 7,000 journalists accredited from 94 countries Read more →
40th anniversary of InterRail Passes
Utrecht, the Netherlands – acknowledged as the ticket to “fun, freedom and adventure” by travelers across Europe, the InterRail Pass has been enabling unlimited train travel for 40 years Read more →
Microsoft and World Tourism Organization to drive innovation in the tourism sector
Microsoft becomes a strategic partner of UNWTO in terms of technological innovation initiatives in the tourism sector.
·Microsoft will participate in joint efforts to develop emblematic technological projects led by UNWTO. Read more →
CSR in tourism: a long-term topic at ITB Berlin
Forward-looking projects and new ideas on corporate social responsibility in tourism – ITB CSR Day with hot topics – human rights in tourism and sustainability certificates – new: practical information from Responsible Tourism Clinics Read more →
CSR in tourism: a long-term topic at ITB Berlin
Forward-looking projects and new ideas on corporate social responsibility in tourism – ITB CSR Day with hot topics – human rights in tourism and sustainability certificates – new: practical information from Responsible Tourism Clinics Read more →
The complete guide to ITB Berlin on your mobile
With the free ITB Mobile Guide app visitors to ITB Berlin are always well informed. This year’s trade fair guide has numerous new features, including “What’s on“, an overview of current events, plus an A to Z of ITB, which lists everything visitors need to know about the world’s largest travel trade show (7 to 11 March 2012). Read more →
tourgreece awarded Tempo Holidays Destination Management contract for Greece
Mr. Vassilis Sakellaris, Founder and President of tourgreece, announced in the company’s Head Office in Athens, the following: Read more →
ITB Berlin Convention: Younger generation on the platform
14-year old Felix Finkbeiner to give keynote speech on the future of mobility – Well-known German PUMA manager Jochen Zeitz presents future sustainability scenarios – ITB Berlin Convention from 7 to 9 March 2012 free for trade visitors Read more →














