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How expensive is finally, Greece for the tourists?

18/06/2010 Easytraveller Leave a comment Travel News

The British Posts published and this year the results of their research for the cost of vacations in various destinations of British tourist (the Post Office Holiday Cost Barometer). In this research is recorded the cost for various expenses: – in Bar/Cafe (coffee, beer Heineken, Coca-Cola), – in Super Market (bottled water, tuning oil, anti mosquitos custard, cigarettes Marlboro), – in local Restaurant (a dinner of 3 dishes with wine, for 2 individuals).

The research took place in 30 destinations, included also Greece, from Canada up to Indonesia and from Brazil up to Japan.

According to the analysis of data made by the GBR Consulting, Greece occupies the 18th place, in total of cost, in the list of the 30 destinations with total expense 63,4 Pounds. In the individual categories however, it occupies: – the No. 1 place in the category Bar/Cafe with total expense 11,83 Pounds – the No. 16 place in the category Super Market with total expense 13,73 Pounds, – the No. 23 place in the category Restaurant with total expense 37,86 Pounds.

In absolutely numbers for the total of mentioned before expenses, and concerning our direct competition, the research shows that Greece is considerably more expensive than Spain (44,84 Pounds in the total), roughly in the same levels with Egypt (60,76), Croatia (62,44), Portugal (64,21) and Malta (64,95) and considerably cheaper than Cyprus (72,42) and Turkey (75,21).

In the last year’s research between 18 destinations, Greece occupied the 8th more expensive place on the total, while in the individual categories: – the No. 1 place in the category Bar/Cafe – the No. 9 place in the category Restaurant – the No. 13 place in the category Super Market/Tourist Shop

That is to say, the number one more expensive for the tourists –with the repercussions for the total picture for the Greek tourist product – are Bar/Cafe while in the Restaurants and the Super Market Greece are straightly competitive.
Considering that this research was made with the exchange parities of 4 January 2010 and since then the Euro has weakened considerably (from 0,9 British Pounds in 0,84 and from 1,44 Dollars in 1,23) it is clear that destinations with Euro, as Greece, are now more attractive.

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Direct flights of Croatia Airlines Zagreb to Athens

10/05/2010 Easytraveller Leave a comment Travel News

The Croatia Airlines, the Croatian national air carrier and member of Star Alliance association, includes now also Athens in the network of his European destinations. This year, from 1 June, for first time in the history of company, they start regular international flights Zagreb-Athens, three times per week – Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The capitals of Croatia and Greece will connected with modern and comfortable planes Airbus of 319 (capacity of 132 places) and Airbus of 320 (capacity of 162 places).

The plane leaves from Zagreb at 15:25 and arrives in Athens at 17:15. From Athens leaves at 18:05 and arrives in Zagreb at 20:05.

The Croatia Airlines expects that the launch of the Zagreb-Athens flights will contribute in the promotion of world product that offers to the passengers the bigger air federation in the world, the Star Alliance. The carriers, members of Star Alliance, offer more than 19.500 daily flights serving 1071 destinations in 171 countries. Croatia Airlines became complete member of Star Alliance this year the.

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Merger agreement signed by British Airways and Iberia

09/04/2010 Easytraveller Leave a comment Travel News

Iberia and British Airways have today taken a further step towards creating a new leading European airline group by signing their merger agreement. The merger is expected to be completed in late 2010 and will benefit both airlines’ shareholders, customers and employees. The new company will be one of the world’s largest airline groups with 408 aircraft flying to 200 destinations and carrying more than 58 million passengers per year. It has been structured so that it can take advantage of further consolidation in the global aviation industry.
The new group will generate annual synergies of approximately €400 million by the fifth year of the merger. It will create a new holding company called International Consolidated Airlines Group SA which will be known as International Airlines Group. Both airlines will retain their current operations and operate under their individual brands – British Airways and Iberia.
Antonio Vazquez, Iberia’s chairman and chief executive, said: “This is an important step in the process towards creating one of the world’s leading global airlines that will be better equipped to compete with other major airlines and participate in future industry consolidation. We look forward to concluding the deal before the year end.”
Willie Walsh, British Airways chief executive, said: “The merged company will provide customers with a larger combined network. It will also have greater potential for further growth by optimizing the dual hubs of London and Madrid and providing continued investment in new products and services.”

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Greece goes up in the 1st place of preferences of Austrian Tourists

29/03/2010 Easytraveller Leave a comment Travel News

Karmasin Institute of Researches presented in Austrian press a study made on behalf of the Corp Touristique (Union of National Tourist Organisms in Austria)
The research was carried out with the method of sampling and participated 1.000 individuals from 18 years and more

54% of questioned has the intention to go for vacation in 2010 and from them 79% will go abroad. From those intended to travel abroad 46 already have proceeded in reservation, while the 54% are in the process of choice of destination.
The good weather and the cultural heritage of the country are the main factors of choice. 61% travel for leisure in the sun and sea, 34% to visit cultural sites and 26% are interested in visiting cities.
57% prefer individual packages while 40% prefers ready packages.
The preferred countries for the Austrians in 2010 are: Greece 22% (was in the 4th place last year) and Italy with 22%, Croatia (15%), Germany (11%) and Spain with 11%followed by Turkey and Egypt in the next places.
The main factors for choosing a vacation destination are: The relation between price and offered services, the cleanness and the hygiene.
The amount to be spent is euro 1000 from the 37%, euro 2000 from the 35% and up to euro 3000 from the 11%.
66% of the travelers seeks information from the internet while 50% books with their tourist agency and 23% book online in the internet.
Tendencies show that for the next 2 to 3 years the duration of the vacations abroad will be between 2 and 3 weeks. Visits to the cities, wellness places and cruising are the sectors with the greatest increase. The biggest demand is for tailor made vacation packages and for reservations via internet.
Mr. Skordas, manager of the Greek National Tourism Organization in Vienna declared: Despite the difficulties of passed year we wait for an increase of 4%. The prices in Greece will remain constants and in a lot of cases decreased up to 5%

Athens Short Break

20/10/2009 Easytraveller Leave a comment Vacation Packages

Athens guided sightseeing tour with visit to Acropolis and its Museum, Athens By night tour with folk Dances, Dinner and Greek Music.

Full day bus tour to Archaeological Site of Delphi with lunch.

DAY 1: ATHENS: Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

DAY 2: ATHENS: Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monuments: Old Athens Olympic Stadium, House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arch, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Tour will end by visiting the Acropolis. Balance of the day at leisure.
Your evening will start with a sort passing from the most important streets of Athens for night lighted view of this fascinating city and will continue with a dinner in Plaka. Here you taste the Greek cuisine while having fun with the folk dance program, the Greek songs and music by experts in bouzouki.

DAY 3: ATHENS-DELPHI: Full day excursion to the Archaeological site of Delphi, once known as the centre of Earth.Lunch en route, evening return to Athens.

DAY 4: ATHENS – AIRPORT: According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

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Why choose a Travel Agency

01/10/2009 Easytraveller Leave a comment Vacation Packages

Most people think that these days with exposure of the Internet and the plethora of information and the ability to search and find almost everything would not be any need to contact a travel agency for your vacations.
Well might be like this but still many people trust their travel agents for the organization of their vacations and they have very good reasons for doing this like:
a. The time for searching and finding all the information and the contacts and to communicate with all the service providers is very much and in most cases not worth it.
b. For a smooth run of a vacation there are many things involved and this makes the whole package a complicated planning

c. Local travel agents know their places better and can communicate very easily with the service providers
d. In most cases, to be accurate with the information they provide, they have inspected the places before recommendation.
e. Travel agents when they contact the service providers they are dealing on behalf of all their clients and in this way are getting better prices.
f. Nowadays the competition is very high and travel agents always try to give clients the best price so they get the business
g. When you book a vacation package you only have to deal with one agency and hold them responsible for the whole operation and not with all the service providers.
h. If there is any irregularity the local travel agent will act more accurately and in a shorter time to solve the problem

i. In case of any last moment cancellation the travel agency might deal better with the hotels or the other involved parties while these parties will be tougher with the direct client
j. By booking a vacation package you keep control of your expenses as you know from the beginning the total cost of all the services.
k. If everything is planned you win time because you do not have to be always looking for transportation, timetables, or schedule changes… and this way you see more places and go conveniently.
l. Using a local travel agency you can be an easytraveller because you have not to worry about the whole organization of your vacation and the only thing you have to care about is to have a good time and enjoying the places you visit

We wish you all good trips and unforgettable vacations

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Greece Turkey Egypt Israel Jordan Vacation Packages

25/09/2009 Easytraveller Leave a comment Vacation Packages

Our Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel and Jordan Vacation Packages is the best way to discover and explore these very ancient and full of history and culture countries.
In our Vacation Packages we combine tours and leisure, Archaeological sites and Greek beaches.
We have ready to buy Greece Vacation Packages from 4 to 15 days and also we can make any package to fit your travel needs if you give us the details of your vacation like places you want to visit, how long your vacation will be and the hotel category you want to use.
By participating in one of our Greece, Turkey and Egypt Vacation Packages you benefit of a complete and smooth program and of the special prices we are getting from all our partners for you.

The only you have to do is to come with a good mood and leave the rest to us. Before you book and give a deposit we will present a complete and detailed itinerary stating the day by day program and the total price you will pay. No tricks, no hidden costs.

Upon your arrival we will meet you at the airport and from this point an on we will make all your transfers and take care of the travel arrangements to the last details.
In every island you go you will find our local representative ready to give you any information for the places worth visiting and to assist you in any problem that you may have.
We know the places, we know the people and that gives us the certainty to guarantee that your vacation in Greece, Turkey and Egypt will be a memorable one and that you will come back or send your friends to us.

Enjoy your Greece, Egypt and Turkey holiday no matter if you are interested in visiting the Ancient Greece, Turkey and Egypt Archaeological sites or just the islands and the beaches.
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15th Athens International Film Festival – Opening Nights

17/09/2009 Easytraveller Leave a comment Travel News

Organised by the Athens Film Society, the 15th Athens International Film Festival – Opening Nights will bring the best of international cinema to the Greek capital. For 11 days, from September 16 to 27, the heart of cinema will beat in Athens. Highlights of this year’s festival include two important openings for Greek cinema, a collection of 20 rare cult films and specials dedicated to two of the greatest contemporary film pioneers, Danish director Jørgen Leth and Polish filmmaker Zbigniew Rybczynski.

The festival was first launched in September 1995 and continues with great success until now. The movie theatres accommodating the festival are the Attikon Cinemax Class, Apollo Cinemax Class and Danaos 1 & 2 theatres.

Cult Films

For its 20th anniversary, the 15th Athens International Film Festival – Opening Nights will present 20 rare gems that have achieved cult status. Lost in time, the copies of the off-beat and bizarre films comprising our cult films specials are something like the Holy Grail for festival staff who have combed through old collections, universities and forgotten production companies to locate them.

European Pioneers

The 15th Athens International Film Festival – Opening Nights is proud to present two of the most diverse European artists working today. Jørgen Leth is an anthropologist, jazz critic and poet, but we will get to know him through his groundbreaking documentaries, screened as part of the Jørgen Leth Special at this year’s Opening Nights.

Also, the 15th Athens International Film Festival will present a selection of Polish director’s Zbigniew Rybczynski’s finest films. Rybczynski, who received an Academy Award for his 1981 short animation, Tango, is considered one of contemporary cinema’s greatest pioneers.

Festival Sections

As always, the 15th Athens International Film Festival – Opening Nights will include two competition sections.

In the International Competition section, young directors will compete for the Golden Athena Award and the extremely popular Music & Film Competition section, whose winner will receive the Golden Athena.

Regular sections of the 15th Athens International Film Festival – Opening Nights include:

Panorama, a hand-picked selection of last year’s productions;

Midnight Movies, whose late night screening times are not the only thing that will give you chills;

Premiers, the chance to be the first to watch some of the coming season’s best features;

Cinema on the Edge, for those not afraid of films taking it to the extreme;

Documentaries, because life is often more engaging than fiction; and

Short Stories, because a cinematic experience can leave a mark irrespective of its length.

Note that in Greece, foreign films are not dubbed; they just carry subtitles in Greek, therefore you can watch them in their original language.

Don’t miss in this year Athens International Film Festival – Opening Nights contemporary film pioneers, Danish director Jørgen Leth and Polish filmmaker Zbigniew Rybczynski, the presentation of 20 cult films and all the regular sections of the Athens International Film Festival. All this at the Attikon, Apollo and Danaos movie theatres.

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New flight connection

15/09/2009 Easytraveller Leave a comment Travel News

EasyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, will launch a new daily flight to Athens from Rome Fiumicino airport this autumn. The new route is part of easyJet’s support of the Greek tourism industry with a schedule of 21 flights from major European cities to Greece.

EasyJet will offer daily flights from Athens to Rome, increasing the destinations served from Athens International Airport to seven. The airline expects to carry 550,000 passengers to Greece this year, an 18% increase from last year’s figures.

Since last summer, easyJet has extended its operations in Greece by adding six new flights from across Europe, which joined existing routes to 21 destinations from Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini and Mykonos. EasyJet operates on a year-round basis to Athens and Thessaloniki and runs summer-only flights to the top Greek tourist destinations.
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