27.05.2015
Какой бы шаткой ни была ситуация в туриндустрии в последнееtime, the demand for tours to Greece will always be. The country has long come like our fellow countrymen as affordable and fascinating direction. Another thing is that in 2015 both tourists and tour operators will have to play according to other rules. Whats in greece changed from last year? And whether at all?
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On the issue of pricing: do I have to overpay?
Long before the opening of the season, experts predicted a decline demand for Greece precisely because of rising prices. Compared to 2015 the difference is really noticeable. Only by conservative estimates tours will cost 10-20% more expensive. The most commonplace reason – the decline the ruble exchange rate. By the summer, the euro fell markedly. But while it is minimal affected the decline in the price level, so tours to Greece are still not available to everyone.
Quite a lot of price increases have been influenced by growing interest from Europeans themselves. It would seem that Greece is about to predict a default and the rise in price of tours can not be. But Europeans have become choose Hellas for holidays more often, replacing our tourists. And if already there is a demand for early booking among Europeans, then the Greeks there is simply no point in dumping prices for Russians.
The decline in tourist traffic was one of the reasons for the sharp jump in prices. Calculating their strength, tour operators have significantly reduced (and in some places and completely canceled) the number of direct flights and did not leave customers a chance to find a budget option. And first felt the change in the cost of tours residents of the regions who not traditionally spoiled for choice. So you have to decide: fly via Moscow or take tours at an inflated price. But it is obvious that even under these conditions, Greece is not going anywhere from the top five popular summer destinations.
If the budget is limited and you really want to relax in Greece, don’t One must forget about the wide choice of resorts. Country known a variety of areas that do not adorn the first page tourist guides, so the rest is there to afford any to the tourist. You can pay attention to the picturesque Thassos, cozy Alonissos, and on the mainland – budget Paralia Katerini.
Thassos
Also worth more often to look at the sites of tour operators. Many of they have developed loyalty programs, incentives for families with children and promotions – for example, “hotels of the day” with significant discounts.
Bankruptcy tour operators: who now trust rest in Greece?
Another negative factor was the bankruptcy of tour operators. Moreover, such reputable players left the market, what about the future The remaining companies can only guess. Positive moments too there is: the most authoritative and reliable tour operators.
Under the circumstances, more and more tourists are ready to trust leave only yourself. It has already been noted that the number of hits in travel agencies declined. This trend began in the summer of 2014 and will continue in the season 2015. It became easier to get a visa, which means You can not depend on tour operators.
Fully refuse to travel to Greece because of fear bankruptcy tour operator is still not worth it. To minimize risks, you can entrust the rest of the profile companies (Mouzenidis, Ambotis). Or you can prefer other tour operators who survived the crisis (Coral, Tez Tour, Pegas). All these companies deserve good reputation. Moreover, in a crisis, they are ready to offer rest for tourists with different budget.
The fears of tourists: the global crisis and relations with Greece
Price increases are only a link in the chain of adverse events for tourism industry. The tense situation in the world not only caused currency fluctuations, but also generated a lot of fears in the minds potential guests of Greece. Doubt about the friendship of the Greek and Russian people never did. But in a difficult geopolitical situations, our tourists are wondering: is it worth it to go to Europe and are the Greeks waiting for us? Fortunately, Greek hospitality, in The difference from prices is always constant.
Our compatriots in Hellas are treated equally friendly. As for issuing visas, there will be no special problems with them – rather the opposite. Greece before the international crisis loyal to the Russians. And now it gives more multiple visas to become a competitor to visa-free destinations. It must serve as an incentive for choosing Greece as a holiday destination with the prospect that vacationers with a ready visa in their hands have not yet back again.
In 2015, the majority of tourists who choose Greece will be united the desire to save and reduce the bar. May have to stay in a more modest hotel, tighten your belt and carefully keep track of your spending on rest. However, the slogan “save, but fly away “sounds louder – in May, along with the strengthening of the ruble recorded and sales growth vouchers. So say goodbye to the dream of Greek summer is still early.
