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  • Buy2Greece.com-Why cruise travel is outpacing general leisure travel?

    Why cruise travel is outpacing general leisure travel?

    Cruise travel is becoming the vacation of choice around the world, quickly outpacing leisure or land-based travel. In fact, according to research from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), over the ten years from 2004 to 2014, global cruise vacations have grown faster in popularity than global land-based vacations by a 23 percent margin.

    Additionally, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, the industry shows no signs of slowing down with 24 million passengers expected to sail in 2016, up from 23 million in 2015. Travel agents are also predicting a higher demand for cruise travel. Eight out of 10 CLIA Travel Agent Members stated they are expecting an increase in cruise sales in 2016 over last year.

    “Cruise lines are constantly updating their offerings and providing almost unlimited itinerary options for travelers so it comes as no surprise that cruise travel is outpacing alternative vacation experiences,” said Cindy D’Aoust, CLIA’s Acting CEO. “A cruise vacation delivers amazing experiences in locations around the world at a tremendous value.”

    From the ease of travel to expanded destinations, here are the 10 Reasons Why Cruise Vacations Are On The Rise:

    1. Cruise Vacation Variety: Over the past 15 years, cruise vacation options have continued to evolve and, today, there is a cruise for every kind of traveler. Ranging from family cruises complete with kid-friendly brand experiences to high-end pampering at world-class spas, there’s a cruise experience for every travel desire.
    2. Best Bang for Your Buck: Cruise travelers state the “Return on Experience” offered by a cruise vacation is better than other vacation options. In addition to meals, accommodations and on-board activities that are typically included in the price, cruises also allow travelers to see multiple destinations in one trip, and for one cost.
    3. On the River and Beyond: River cruising is experiencing a big boost in cruise popularity and allow travelers to reach inland destinations that were never thought possible. River cruises now sail to more intimate spaces and lands previously thought hard to get to by cruise.
    4. A Tailored Trip: Cruises offer each traveler the chance to customize a trip specifically to personal travel preferences. Whether travelers are hoping to relax by the pool or explore ancient ruins, there’s a cruise and itinerary available.
    5. Cruise to Every Corner of the World: Cruising not only allows travelers to travel to multiple destinations but also makes touring foreign countries accessible and less intimidating. A cruise can take travelers to foreign lands without the worry of navigating airports, restaurants or tourist sites.
    6. Never a Dull Moment: Many cruise lines offer a variety of on-board activities to keep travelers entertained, day or night, as they travel from port to port. From simulated surfing and sky diving to wine and chocolate tastings, the offerings are diverse and abundant.
    7. Multi-Generational Cruising: It’s hard to please everyone when it comes to vacationing, but cruising is designed to appeal to every age from toddlers to seniors. From family reunions to the family vacation of a lifetime, cruise experiences are the perfect multigenerational travel solution.
    8. Staying Connected at Sea: While many like the appeal of being disconnected while on vacation, there are those that want or need to be connected while at sea. Today’s cruises offer a myriad of Wi-Fi, onboard texting and data options.
    9. A Healthier Vacation: With a growing emphasis on health and well-being, cruising offers a wide variety of health benefits. From the purity of ocean air to on-board fitness options, there’s a way for everyone to stay healthy in both mind and body while on a cruise.
    10. See the World, But Unpack Once: Cruising gives travelers the chance to see, do and experience all areas of the world. While one can pack as little or as much into their trip as they’d like, their suitcase only needs to be unpacked once.

    Source: CLIA

  • Buy2Greece.com – 10 most powerful passports of the world

    Do you often imagine a world without borders and boundaries? As the world travel and tourism industry is bound by visa rules and various other border security regimes, here is one country which has made considerate developments in allowing its citizens to as many as 177 countries without visa.

    According to the Visa Restrictions Index 2016, the German passport holders have the most freedom of access to countries compared to all other passports. They were ranked at the first place for the list of the best passports in the world.

    The report is published annually by the global leader in residence and citizenship planning, Henely & Partners in partnership with IATA. The rankings were done depending on how many countries a passport holder can travel to without a visa.

    The second place was taken by the Sweden passport which allows free access to 176 countries followed by Finland, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom with visa-free access to 175 countries.

    Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States ranked fourth with acceptance in 174 countries.

    Singapore maintained the fifth place for the third consecutive year, with its passport accepted in 173 cities and countries worldwide, sharing the same ranking with Japan and Austria this year.

    The Malaysian passport, however, dropped from its ninth position last year (with visa free access to 168 countries) to 12th place with the document accepted in 164 countries. It had remained in the “Top 10” for three years before being pushed out this year.

    Somalia, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan meanwhile, continue to hold the bottom four positions on the Index, with the holders granted visa-free access to only 31, 30, 29, and 25 countries respectively. They thus have again been labeled the worst passports in the world.

    According to the report, “the number of countries in the ‘Top 10’ remained static in this year’s Index at 28 countries, with Hungary joining the category after one year of being pushed out, and Malaysia dropping to 12th position after three years in the premier group.”

  • www.Buy2Greece.com – Ruble devaluations of 2014-2015

    Investor motivations

    The majority of respondents (74%) said they closed less deals with Russian-speaking buyers after the ruble devaluations of 2014–2015, but they also reported growing interest in income-generating property. In 2014, over half of all respondents (56%) noted the scarcity or absence of Russian-speaking commercial property investors. In 2015, 73% of respondents reported there were “many” Russian buyers, up from 44% in 2014.

    Most Russian-speaking investors are successful entrepreneurs, owning and operating businesses in Russia and/or CIS countries. Due to the volatile financial situation in the region, they are looking for income-generating property with moderate yields and stable returns in a dependable currency.

  • www.Buy2Greece.ru – International Property Exhibitions

    International Property Exhibitions

    We invite you to participate at our events in Moscow:
    11-12 March 2016
    18th Moscow Overseas Property & Investment Show
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    8-9 April 2016
    26th Moscow International Property Show
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  • www.Buy2Greece.com -China’s hottest export: 139.2 million outbound tourists

     China’s hottest export: 139.2 million outbound tourists

    Consumer demand is growing so fast that China just can’t contain it. Burgeoning consumer demand and an increasingly globally minded populace saw China became the largest global source of outbound tourists in 2015.6

    120 million Chinese travelled out of China last year, spending a whopping $229 billion overseas and charting a 19.5% increase y-o-y on the 109 million outbound tourists in 2014.7

    This growth is set to continue growing. Total tourists and spending are estimated to grow 16% and 21% y-o-y8 respectively in 2016, which basically adds up to another monster year of 139.2 million projected outbound Chinese travellers!

    And this monster spending power of China’s internationally mobile HNWIs, business travellers, and middle-class is having such an impact on travel markets that it’s dominating business class, which is usually the domain of the well-heeled and the high-end.

    The Global Business Travel Association Foundation estimates that business class spending by Chinese travellers will increase to $322 billion in 2016 and rise to $420 billion by 2019, overtaking the US market as the largest source of business travel bookings.9

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  • www.Buy2Greece.com – Airbnb shows how business and leisure travel is going mainstream

    Airbnb shows how business and leisure travel is going mainstream

    Published on : Monday, January 25, 2016

    airbnb-logoAirbnb, the leading community driven hospitality company, unveiled some of the top trends that show how mixing business and liesure travel is going mainstream for business travelers in 2016, and highlighting top destinations and travel habits. Key findings based on both analyzing trends on Airbnb and a study developed by CWT Solutions Group with Airbnb include:

    • Companies that use Airbnb for business travel save on average 30 percent over traditional accommodations;
    • Business travelers stay twice as long on Airbnb;
    • Travel with the team, over 35 percent of bookings were for two or more travelers;
    • 45 percent of business travel was international, with travel to more than 2,000 cities in over 120 countries;
    • Top destinations included London, Milan, and Tokyo.

    Airbnb for Business is now used by thousands of companies for their employee travel, including Vox Media, and Sixt Rental Car. The free dashboard, which launched last July, allows companies to coordinate the booking process more easily, streamline payments and gives travel managers the ability to offer a wider array of accommodations. Employees who have booked with Airbnb saved their companies an average of 30 percent more than traditional accommodations.

    “Since introducing Airbnb for Business, we’ve seen the number of companies using it grow enormously,” said Chip Conley, Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy at Airbnb. “Businesses have clearly been longing for a better way to manage their employees’ travel needs and business travelers seem eager for change from the traditional business travel accommodations.”

    With Airbnb’s far-reaching global network, 45 percent of Airbnb for Business trips are international. Business travelers visited more than 2,000 cities in over 120 countries. The average length of a business traveler’s stay on Airbnb was twice as long as stays in traditional accommodations, at 6.8 days per trip, which shows that more and more business travelers are staying the weekend, mixing business with pleasure, and getting to know a new city or neighborhood they’ve never visited.

    In the six months since launch, more than 50,000 employees of more than 5,000 businesses have completed bookings. San Francisco tops the list as the most heavily traveled destination for business, followed by several economic hubs in the United States and Europe.

    The top 10 cities for business trips on Airbnb are:

    • San Francisco, CA

     

    • London, UK

     

    • New York City, NY

     

    • Paris, France

     

    • Los Angeles, CA

     

    • Milan, Italy

     

    • Mountain View, CA

     

    • Austin, TX

     

    • Seattle, WA

     

    • Tokyo, Japan

    Companies are also relying on Airbnb for longer-haul travel. Six of the 10 most commonly traversed routes are long-distance trips of more than 1,700 miles, including bi-coastal jaunts and international adventures.

    More than 17 percent of travelers stayed in an Airbnb in more than one city. Some of Airbnb’s most fervent fans stayed in listings in over 15 cities across the globe. One frequent business traveler has visited nine countries on four continents, including Brazil, Turkey, Poland, China, and Mexico. Another emerging trend is that business travelers are more frequently using Airbnb to explore new cities before deciding whether to relocate for work. The longest single Airbnb for Business Travel booking was over 290 days.

  • www.Buy2Greece.com – Classic Vacations Announces Partnership with Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

    Classic Vacations has partnered with Scenic, the leading operator of all-inclusive luxury European river cruises, to offer an exciting new vacation opportunity for travelers.

    -Classic will now showcase Scenic’s fleet of “Space-Ships” – 5-star vessels outfitted with luxury accommodations and a nearly 1:2 staff to guest ratio, offering river cruises throughout Europe, including Austria, The Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, The Netherlands, and their newest itineraries in Portugal along the Douro River. Complimentary amenities include a personal butler for every guest, with 24-hour room service, all meals on board, drinks all day (including premium wines and spirits), handcrafted shore excursions at exciting ports-of-call, airport departure transfers, and all tips and gratuities.

    Travel Advisors can now choose from a variety of ships and itineraries to suit their clients’ desires, and customize their on-board experience, via the Customer Care team at Classic Vacations.

    “Having recently experienced a Scenic river cruise, I’m more convinced than ever that this will be a great addition to our product offering. The inclusive nature of Scenic appeals to our luxury audience,” says Jonna Jackson, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Classic Vacations.

    “Classic Vacations has been offering luxury vacation experiences in Europe for 20 years. As we celebrate this milestone, we are excited to add luxury European river cruises to our portfolio,” said David Hu, President of Classic Vacations. “We look forward to partnering with Scenic to deliver an experience beyond compare.”

    Source:- Classic Vacations

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