Record Bookings on "Sunshine Saturday": TRVL Offered the Solution of 3-Month Interest-Free Installments via Klarna

ATHENS, January 11, 2026 – The first Saturday of January, known as "Sunshine Saturday," confirmed market analysts' predictions, recording a historic demand record for summer vacations, with searches for Crete specifically increasing by 18%. TRVL, the first Greek OTA with global reach, was strategically prepared for this demand explosion, offering an innovative solution: payment in 3 interest-free installments in partnership with Klarna.

While travelers are seeking increasingly flexible payment methods, TRVL pioneers once again, allowing its users to "lock in" their 2026 vacations now, without burdening their monthly budget. Klarna's "Pay in 3" service, seamlessly integrated into our platform, offers this flexibility with 0% interest and absolute transparency.

CEO Statement

The CEO of TRVL, Panagiotis Athanasakopoulos, stated:

"The success of this year's Sunshine Saturday proves that people want to travel, but are seeking flexibility and security in payments. With Klarna, we gave an immediate answer to this need. As a Greek company with a global footprint, we understand better than anyone the need for planning. By providing the ability to pay in 3 interest-free installments, we enhanced the attractiveness of Greek destinations and helped travelers secure the best prices early, confirming our leading role in the market."

TRVL remains committed to providing innovative solutions that facilitate access to travel, while simultaneously strengthening the Greek tourism economy.

For more information:
Email: welcome@trvl.gr
Phone: +30 210 300 5141
Website: trvl.gr