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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.

TUI Extends its Travel Season in Greece to November

Travel operator TUI will extend its travel packages for Greece into November thanks to the mild weather and strong demand.

Greece in Top 5 Summer 2023 Departure Destinations from Copenhagen Airport

Greece is among the top five summer 2023 destinations for travelers that departed from Copenhagen Airport, with Crete leading the charter flights list.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.

Crete’s Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula Hotels Announce New General Managers

The Minadakis brothers have undertaken general management duties at the Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula hotels.

Crete and the Peloponnese Among Europe’s Greatest Autumn Beach Breaks

Crete and the Peloponnese are among the top 10+1 European destinations for an autumn beach break, according to The Telegraph.

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.

Man Drowns in Piraeus Port After Being Pushed Off Blue Horizon Ferry

A 36-year-old man died after being forcefully pushed off a ferry departing from Piraeus Port.

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.

Survey: 9 Greek Islands Among Top Fall Travel Hotspots for Brits

Nine Greek islands are among the top 20 most popular European destinations for Brits traveling in the fall, survey finds.

Greece’s F&B Sector Recovers Fully in Q1 2023

Greece’s food and beverages sector fully recovered in the first quarter of 2023 compared to same period in pre-Covid 2019.

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.

Ioannina and Heraklion Hoteliers Urge Gov’t to Resolve Air Connectivity Issue

Tourism stakeholders in Ioannina and Heraklion are urging the government to restore the remote air route between the two cities.

Crete: Cable Car to Make Diktaean Cave More Accessible

Crete’s Diktaean Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, will be equipped with a cable car to make it fully accessible.

Crete: Kissamos, Chania, to Host Green Tourism Festival

Kissamos in Chania, Crete, will host a Green Tourism Festival during August 18-19 as part of its local Taste & Art Festival week.

Greece Adds Local Traditions and Customs to Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry added 21 traditions, customs and practices to Greece’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Eurail/Interrail Offer Discount Pass to the Greek Islands

Eurail and Interrail have launched a new Greek Islands Pass for EU and non-EU citizens to visit the Greek islands this summer.

ANEK Lines: New ANEKORAMA Issue Focuses on Travel Getaway Ideas, Lifestyle Topics

ANEK Lines’ 25th corporate magazine ANEKORAMA features travel getaway tips, lifestyle suggestions and articles on the history and culture of Crete.

Greek Hotels & Resorts Lauded in Travel + Leisure 2023 World’s Best Awards

Hotels in Greece achieved prestigious rankings in Travel and Leisure’s “World's Best” lists for 2023.

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.