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Greece’s New Airline ‘Cycladic’ to Facilitate Island Hopping

Cycladic, a new airline in Greece, has launched flights that will facilitate island hopping between the Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes.

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.

DNA TRAVEL to Participate in Greek and Int’l Tourism Exhibitions, B2B Events

DNA TRAVEL, which offers alternative experiential travel packages in multiple locations in Greece, will participate in a number of national and international exhibitions and B2B events this autumn.

Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

Greek Sports Tourism and Culinary Events Happening in October

Greece’s tourism season is continuing well into October with four international sports tourism and culinary events scheduled to take place.

August Yield for Accommodation, F&B Services in Greece up 24.3%

Robust tourist flows to Greece in August increased turnover for accommodation and F&B services providers by 24.3%, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Jan-Sept Passenger Traffic at Greece’s Regional Airports Beats 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through 14 Greek regional airports during the first nine months of the year exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels by 3.1%.

Greece Gets Over 30 Nominations at World Travel Awards 2022 – Vote Now!

Greek destinations, hotels and organizations have received more than 30 nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2022.

Melia Hotels International Set on Doubling Portfolio in Greece

Spanish hospitality group Melia Hotels International aims to double its portfolio of hotels in Greece by 2025.

ACI Europe: Greece August 2022 Passenger Traffic Outdoes 2019 Levels

Greek airports saw passenger traffic in August exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels by 4.5%, according to data released by airport trade body ACI Europe.

Brown Hotels Boosts Presence in Greece with More Units

Brown Hotels will be opening nine new design hotels in Greece expanding its collection of boutique hotels in the country.

Crete to Host International Stand-up Paddling Competition

The town of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete is preparing to host an international stand-up paddling (SUP) competition during September 24-25.

Seven Greek Islands Included on The Telegraph’s ‘Must-Visit’ List

Corfu, Santorini, Symi, Mykonos, Rhodes, Lefkada and Crete are among the 20 Mediterranean islands that people must visit in their lifetime, according to a list by The Telegraph.

Strong Demand Propels TUI Group Bookings to 2019 Levels

TUI Group is seeing its first near-breakeven quarterly result since the onset of Covid-19, expecting strong demand for travel to generate positive results full year.

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.

SKY express Launches New In-flight Magazine

SKY express has released the first issue of “Fly Magazine”, its new in-flight magazine with rich bilingual content for the modern traveler.

Costa Nostrum: Three More Beaches on Crete Get ‘Sustainable’ Label

The Costa Nostrum organization has certified three more coastal areas on the Greek island of Crete with the “Sustainable Beaches” label.

Cities on Crete Join Seaplane Network Project

A handful of cities on Crete have expressed interest in creating the necessary infrastructure to launch seaplane activities in the coming future.

Crete Serves its Best at the National Geographic Food Festival in London

The Region of Crete introduced potential travelers to its cuisine, recipes and local products during the National Geographic Food Festival in London.

T+L: Greece has 3 of the World’s Best Islands for 2022

The readers of Travel + Leisure (T+L) placed the Greek islands of Milos, Paros and Crete among the “25 Best Islands in the World” for 2022.