In The News: Travel To Greece and Save

According to a report by the German Press Agency (DPA) and published in Deutsche Welle, German tour operators are recording another year of increased bookings, as 2016 events have not discouraged German holidaymakers from making plans to travel abroad. Greece is among the most popular destinations for travel this season, while Tunisia and Egypt seem to be recovering slowly but steadily from the crisis of recent years. According to German tourism professionals, only bookings for Turkey remain limited.

Bookings to Greece have doubled compared to 2016, according to tour operator DER Touristik, while a rise in demand is noticed for the Western Mediterranean countries of Italy, France and Spain. DER Touristik also sees Egypt making a comeback as a tourism destination this year.

This is a great time to travel to Greece. The financial crisis — while making life difficult for most Greeks — is a boon for budget travelers. Hotel prices are down, the normally warm Greek hospitality has ratcheted up a few notches, and roads outside of Athens are essentially traffic-free, as higher gas prices have caused locals to cut down on inessential driving. The downsides (shorter hours at sights, reduced long-distance bus service, occasional strikes) are noticeable, but not reason enough for you to postpone a trip. All the things you're looking for in a trip to Greece — mouthwatering food, deep-blue water, striking scenery, and the thrill of connecting with ancient history — are all here waiting for you...at a cheaper price.

Tour operator Alltours is also satisfied with the travel market ahead of summer, DPA underlined. The company has recorded a great demand for trips to Greece and a good interest for holidays in Spain.

Moreover, TUI sees a four percent increase in bookings for the coming summer season compared to last year. Meanwhile, Thomas Cook — owner of brands Neckermann Reisen and Last Minute — also sees a strong demand in the travel market that is expected to offset and surpass the losses from the drop in bookings to Turkey.

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