A report out this week from Skyscanner.com claims that Turkey is set to take a significant slice of summer tourists from rival Greece following a recent spate of negative publicity after strikes and rioting hit the troubled country.
Skyscanner reports that flight searches to Turkey are 159% higher than flight searches to Greece for travel dates this summer.
"Following serious economic problems, strikes and rioting over the last few months, Greece’s tourist industry looks to take a hit and rival Turkey is well placed to take Greece’s share of the market." say Skyscanner.
“Greece has had a lot of bad press recently and unfortunately it’s coming at a time when many people are booking their summer holidays. News of street clashes and strikes are going to hurt Greece’s tourist industry and Greece’s loss is Turkey’s gain. On the upside, it may mean more offers of cheap flights to Greece as it tries to win back tourists.” said Barry Smith, Skyscanner Co-founder and Market Development Director.
Skyscanner.net
However according to reports here in Crete, tour operators, hoteliers and villa owners are optimistic, with 2010 bookings already up on 2009 levels.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Summer Tourists to Shun Greece?
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There are many reasons why lots of people come every-year to visit this Greece. It is just because of its ancient history and its great night-life. Your Holiday in Greece and the Greek Islands will be some of the best that you may ever experience.
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