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Greek Islands to See More Flights from Manchester in Summer 2024 by Jet2

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will add additional flights and holidays from Manchester Airport to Corfu, Crete (Chania and Heraklion) and Kos for summer 2024.

Survey: Dutch Travelers Have Crete at Top of 2024 Bucket List

The island of Crete was chosen by Dutch travelers as their favorite destination in Greece to travel in 2024, according to a recent online survey.

Heraklion Port Authority Majority Stake Goes to Grimaldi Group

The Heraklion Port Authority share purchase agreement with Grimaldi Group was finalized this week.

Greece a Top Choice for Austrian Travelers in Autumn 2023

Greece remains a top choice for Austrian tourists in 2023, with autumn bookings for travel to the country going strong.

‘Heraklion-Gastronomy Days 2023’ Food Festival Opens on Crete

The Heraklion-Gastronomy Days 2023 event, which showcases Crete's culinary legacy, will run until September 24.

Heraklion and Sharm El Sheikh to Establish Air Connection

An air connection is expected to launch between Heraklion, Crete, and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to boost tourism between the two cities.

Blue Horizon: Attica Group CEO Resigns After Drowning of Antonis Karyotis

Attica Group CEO Spyros Paschalis stepped down from his position on Thursday following the tragic death of Antonis Karyotis at the port of Piraeus.

Serb Journalist Promotes Lesser-known Greek Destinations

Serbian journalist Ivana Dukcevic visited the Peloponnese in Greece to promote lesser-known destinations and special forms of tourism.

Germans Lead May 2023 Bookings to Greece, Turkey and Netherlands

Greece, Turkey and the Netherlands saw significant growth in holiday bookings made by German holidaymakers in May, according to booking platform ANIXE.

Minoan Lines’ High-speed Santorini Palace Sails the Cyclades this Summer

Minoan Lines' luxurious high-speed Santorini Palace vessel is operating routes to the most popular islands of the Cyclades this summer.

Grimaldi Group Acquires Majority Stake in Heraklion Port Authority

Grimaldi Euromed SpA and Minoan Lines SA awarded 67 percent majority stake in Crete’s Heraklion Port Authority.

Pnoé Breathing Life: New Hospitality Concept Comes to Crete

The 5-star Pnoé Breathing Life resort on Crete will offer an immersive hospitality experience connected with the natural life and authenticity of its destination.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Injects €71m in Hotel Upgrades

Greece’s Metaxa Hospitality Group is welcoming the summer season with upgraded services and facilities at its hotels on Crete and Santorini.

Volotea Announces Expansion of Greek Operations With 8 New Routes

Volotea expands operations in Greece with eight new routes and a codeshare agreement with AEGEAN, offering over 1.4 million seats to and from Greece.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

AEGEAN Launches 10 Direct Flights to Destinations in the Middle East

AEGEAN is boosting its activity in the Middle East with 10 new direct flights to a number of destinations.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

ITA Airways Promotes Summer 2023 Flight Schedule at BIT Tourism Expo in Milan

ITA Airways’ program for summer 2023 includes flights to 68 destinations out of which 22 are domestic, 36 are international and 10 are intercontinental.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.