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EBD: Greece’s Antipaxos, Crete, Corfu Among Europe’s Safest Islands for 2021

Greece’s Antipaxos, Crete and Corfu are among Europe’s safest islands for 2021, according to a list released by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

Crete’s Avra Imperial Hotel will Welcome Guests from June 24

The Avra Imperial Hotel, located near Chania, is ready to reopen its doors and welcome its guests back to the island of Crete as of June 24.

Explor.gr Restarts its Exciting Tourism Experiences on Crete

Explor.gr, a Greek company offering tourism experiences, has resumed operations and is ready to welcome travelers from all over the world to the island of Crete.

Crete’s 5-star Sea Side Resort is Open and Welcoming Guests

The five-star Sea Side Resort & Spa, a member of the Orfanakis Group, has reopened its doors and is accommodating guests on the island of Crete.

TripAdvisor: Greek Hotels on Travelers’ Choice ‘Best’ List for 2021

A number of Greek hotels are included on TripAdvisor's 2021 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards for Hotels list.

Crete’s Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Opens on May 21

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa, an elegant design hotel located on Crete's Elounda bay, is getting ready to open its doors on May 21.

Covid-19 Affects Travel Plans of Germans for Greece

Although Germans are dreaming of the Greek islands this year, Greece’s epidemiological situation is negatively affecting their travel plans for the summer season.

GNTO Supports Virtual Events Promoting Crete and Thessaloniki

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting two virtual events that will promote the popular destinations of Thessaloniki and Crete.

Grecian Air Announces Seaplane Flights in Greece from September

Grecian Air Seaplanes is entering the Greek market and aiming to launch its first flights in September from the Ionian islands.

Crete: Tender Process for Development of Heraklion Port Begins

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of Crete’s port of Heraklion.

Crete: Underwater Research Continues at Ancient Olous

For the fourth year scientists conducted underwater research off the Elounda bay on Crete, aiming to shine light on the sunken city of Ancient Olous.

Mitsis Hotels Group Restarts Safe Operation from April 1

The Mitsis Hotels Group on April 1 will open the doors of its five-star Mitsis Grand Hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes.

Ryanair to Open New Bases on Corfu, Rhodes, Crete for Summer 2021

Ryanair will open three new bases on the Greek islands of Corfu, Rhodes and Crete for summer 2021.

Scandinavians Keen on Visiting Greece with Covid-19 Test or Vaccination Certificate

Scandinavians are willing to travel to Greece this year, either with a negative Covid-19 PCR test or a vaccination certificate.

British Press Promotes a Number of Greek Destinations for Travel this Year

A number of British newspapers and travel magazines are promoting Greece as a tourism destination to visit in 2021.

Parthenon Marbles Dispute Heats Up After UK PM’s Comment

Greek authorities have reacted strongly to claims made by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the Britain will not return the Parthenon Marbles to its legal owner Greece.

UK PM Says Greece’s Parthenon Marbles Will Stay in Britain 

British PM Boris Johnson is refusing to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, despite a request in 2019 by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Celestyal Cruises to Start Sailings for 2021 on May 29

Celestyal will start its 2021 cruises on May 29, instead of late April, after Greek authorities announced plans for the reopening of tourism by May 14.

Crete Launches Greece’s First Site for Digital Nomads

The Region of Crete has launched Greece's first website for digital nomads, aiming to attract remote workers to the island.

Dutch Travelers Eager to Visit Greece this Summer

Greece is among the first holiday destinations that Dutch travelers will visit this summer, according to Corendon's brand and marketing manager, Dick Gussen.