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FVW Workshop Crete, (c) Christian Wyrwa
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Crete FVW Workshop Offers Insight into German Travel Trends

The 2018 FVW Workshop, recently held on Crete, brought together Germany’s top tour operators, travel agents and journalists, who exchanged insight with local sector professionals.
Posted On 20 Nov 2018
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Photo © Anthony Kitsopoulos
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Crete Examines Yachting Potential Under iBLUE Program

Crete officials are looking into ways to tap into the potential of yachting and luxury boating tourism during the three-day iBLUE event, which is taking place on the island.
Posted On 11 Oct 2018
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Photo Source: @Municipality of Heraklion
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City Diplomacy: Crete’s Heraklion Now Sister City with Toledo

Crete's Heraklion and the Spanish town of Toledo, have become sister cities after an agreement signed by mayors Vassilis Labrinos and Milagros Tolón.
Posted On 05 Oct 2018
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Late Minoan Chamber Tomb Comes to Light on Crete

Archaeologists have discovered an intact Late Minoan chamber tomb with two adult skeletons and well-preserved pottery, near Ierapetra on the island of Crete.
Posted On 23 Aug 2018
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G & A Mamidakis Foundation, Tipping Point Bring Tourism to Crete Schools

With the support of the G & A Mamidakis Foundation, NGO Tipping Point aims to introduce the students of Crete to the potential of a career in tourism.
Posted On 26 Apr 2018
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Vehicles Banned Along Chania’s Venetian Harbor

Vehicles will no longer be allowed along and around the Venetian Harbor and the Firkas Fortress in Chania on Crete, according to the Municipal Port Fund.
Posted On 17 Apr 2018
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Chania Airport. Photo © Jarvin / Wikimedia Commons
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Hoteliers Call on Ryanair to Re-examine Chania Base Termination

Chania hoteliers are calling on low-cost carrier Ryanair to re-examine its decision to shut down its base at Chania Airport on Crete.
Posted On 16 Apr 2018
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Crete Welcomes Approval of First Diving Park

The first diving park to operate on the island of Crete, was given the green light by the region’s Environment and Spatial Planning Committee.
Posted On 09 Mar 2018
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Old Town, Rethymno, Crete. Photo Source: Visit Greece
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Infrastructure Key to Attracting Winter Tourism to Crete

Ways to strengthen tourism flows to Crete in the winter months were the focus of a day event recently organized by the island’s trade associations in Rethymno.
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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Michalis Roussakis, assistant general manager, Creta Maris Beach Resort; Elena Kountoura, Greek Minister of Tourism; Dimitris Makrakis, executive chef, Creta Maris Beach Resort.
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Creta Maris: Brussels Gets a Taste of Cretan Gastronomy

The Creta Maris Beach Resort presented Crete’s tourism offerings and gastronomy during the Brussels Holiday Fair 2018.
Posted On 07 Feb 2018
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The Samaria gorge is part of Lefka Ori (White Mountains) on the island of Crete. Photo Source: @samaria.gr
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Crete Region Taps into Mitsotakis Foundation Funds for Nature Preservation

The Region of Crete aims to tap into and double funds from the Konstantinos K. Mitsotakis Foundation in order to preserve and promote the island's natural offerings.
Posted On 22 Jan 2018
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Crete Travel Agencies Call for Actions Ahead of New Year

The Western Crete Travel Agencies Association is calling on all stakeholders in tourism to focus on addressing pending issues in view of the new year and the forthcoming tourism season.
Posted On 27 Dec 2017
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Secretary-General for Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investment Christos Lambridis cut the ribbon of Heraklion port’s new cruise terminal.
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Heraklio Port Welcomes New Cruise Ship Terminal

Secretary General for Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investment Christos Lambridis recently visited Heraklio on Crete, to inaugurate the port’s new cruise terminal.
Posted On 14 Nov 2017
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Increasing Investment Going into Crete Hotel Sector

Crete is attracting greater investment with the island’s five-star hotels ready to host an additional 25,000 people in the next five years, according to Regional Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis.
Posted On 23 Oct 2017
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Lefkada Island, Ionian sea, Photo Source; Municipality of Lefkada.
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German Operator Alltours Places Greece High on its 2018 Agenda

German tour operator Alltours has placed Greece high on its 2018 agenda, increasing the number of hotels and new destinations on offer.
Posted On 09 Oct 2017
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Greece Looking to Make Crete an All Year Round Tourism Destination

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura presented the national and regional tourism policy that sees to promote Crete as a 365 days a year destination.
Posted On 25 Sep 2017
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PM, Governor Highlight Crete’s Potential for Growth

The completion of the so-called north road axis, the airport at Kastelli and peripheral roadway networks are the top priorities for authorities on Crete.
Posted On 22 Sep 2017
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Crete Hotels Give Senior Travelers Fall, Winter Discounts

Aiming to boost year-round tourism, hotels on Crete are launching a discount holiday pilot program for senior travelers this fall and winter.
Posted On 18 Sep 2017
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Zorbas Village Resort
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Germany’s Alltours Enters Greece with Zorbas Village Takeover

German tour operator Alltours has entered the Greek tourism market, adding the Zorbas Village resort on Crete to its hotel chain Allsun Hotels.
Posted On 04 Sep 2017
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‘100 Posters for Crete’ on Display in Chania for a Good Cause

One hundred works of art, portraying every aspect of life on Crete, are currently on display at the Firkas Fortress, in the Venetian Harbor of Chania.
Posted On 02 Aug 2017
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