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‘Sympossio’ Roadshow Event Promotes Greek Gastronomy for 14th Year

Leading tour operators in the UK, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland and Italy sampled Greek local products at the Sympossio 2024 event by Aldemar Resorts.

Matala: Former Hippie Hotspot on Crete Introduced to Swiss, German Media

Journalists from leading Swiss and German media were introduced to Matala on Crete, a famous hotspot for hippies back in the 60s and 70s.

Greece Aiming to Include Knossos on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Greek authorities have taken action to include the world-famous site of Knossos on Crete on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Crete Attracts the Crowds at Salon Mondial Tourism Expo in Paris

Crete features high among the preferences of French visitors, the island's regional authority said after participating in the Salon Mondial du Tourisme exhibition in Paris.

Crete Once Again Promises Authentic Tourism Experiences – Video

The Region of Crete once again is inviting travelers to experience the authenticity the island offers its visitors.

Greece and Tourism Body GNTO Shine at Grand Travel Awards 2024 in Norway

Greece and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) once again won “best” titles at the Grand Travel Awards in Norway.

Eastern Cretan Cuisine Stars in Serbia’s ‘Kitchen TV’ Show

Serbia's Kitchen TV show filmed four episodes in Eastern Crete focused on the Greek island’s cuisine and natural beauty.

Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.

Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark Setting Sustainable Tourism Example

The Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark in Crete is setting the example of how tourism and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Greece Puts Sustainable Development on Crete‘s Tourism Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to establish Crete as a destination of sustainable tourism development.

Study: Western Crete Welcomes Rise in First-time Visitors

More than half of all travelers to Western Crete this year visited for the first time while one in three said they would come back.

Greek Culture Ministry Includes Minoan Crete Palatial Centers in UNESCO File

Greece vies to include Crete’s Minoan palatial centers on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Crete Region Promotes Island’s 4 UNESCO Sites at ITB Berlin Expo

The Region of Crete agreed with UNESCO and Google to further promote Crete’s four UNESCO sites during a meeting at the ITB Berlin 2023 travel expo.

Spinalonga Leprosy Center to Be Converted into Exhibition Space

The Leprosy center and hospital on Spinalonga island, Crete, will be converted into multiuse spaces, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Travelers from Belgium and Germany Considering Greece for 2023

Interest in visiting Greece this summer is on the rise in Germany and Belgium, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece Honored at Reiselivsmessen Expo 2023 in Oslo

Greece was the honored country at the international tourism exhibition Reiselivsmessen 2023 held in Oslo, Norway.

Region of Crete Puts Aside €1.5m for Tourism Support, Promotion

The Region of Crete’s budget for 2023 includes the amount of 1.5 million euros for the support of the island’s new tourism promotional program.

Rethymno, Crete, to Host World Final of OCEANMAN Open Water Swimming Event

Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete will host the OCEANMAN World Final International Open Water Swimming competition during October 28-30.

Spinalonga Islet Among Culture Ministry’s Development Projects

The islet of Spinalonga, located in the Elounda Gulf northeastern Crete, is a top priority for the Greek Culture Ministry which is moving ahead with restoration and upgrade projects in the Lasithi prefecture.

Zagori Nominated for Inscription as Cultural Landscape on UNESCO World Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a nomination file for the inscription of Zagori as a ‘Cultural Landscape’ on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.