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Athens and Crete on ‘Best European Destinations’ List for 2022

Athens and Crete are among Europe’s top 20 best destinations for travel in 2022, according to a list by the EBD.

Crete: Tourists See Chania as Safe Destination

Tourists see Chania as a safe destination and a possible vacation option for the near future, according to a survey by the Tourism Observatory of Western Crete.

Blue Air Adds New Greek Destinations to 2022 Summer Schedule

Blue Air will fly to new Greek island destinations from three Romanian cities during the summer of 2022.

The New York Times Highlights Crete as Best Spring Skiing Destination

Crete and its mountains are highlighted as the best spring skiing destinations in an online feature recently published by The New York Times.

Superbrand Awards: Minoan Lines is Greece’s Top Corporate Brand in Passenger Shipping

Minoan Lines has once again been honored as the Greek passenger shipping sector’s ‘Top Corporate Brand’ at the Business Superbrands awards.

Three Greek Airports Show Pre-pandemic Performance in October

Three Greek airports in popular holiday destinations managed to exceed pre-pandemic passenger traffic performance in October, according to ACI Europe.

Greek Digital Ministry Invites Municipalities to Get Ready for ‘Smart Cities’ Program

The Ministry of Digital Governance is inviting 17 of Greece’s largest municipalities to submit their strategic plans to participate in the announced “Smart Cities” program.

Jet2: 200 Weekly Flights to 14 Greek Destinations in Summer 2023

Leisure travel group Jet2 has announced almost 200 weekly flights to 14 Greek destinations from six UK bases as part of its early-launched Summer Sun programme for 2023.

Crete Getting Ready to Welcome New Archaeological Museum in Chania

Crete is gearing up for the opening of the new Archaeological Museum of Chania, where over 3,500 artifacts will be displayed.

German Travelers Choosing Crete for Autumn Holidays

All the more German travelers are choosing Crete for autumn vacations, as more airlines have extended direct flights to the Greek islands until November.

German Travel Agents Tour Crete and Depart with the Best of Impressions

A group of German travel agents had the chance for one whole week to experience the beauty and hospitality of the Greek island of Crete.

Chania Municipality to Conduct Survey on Tourists’ Preferences

The Municipality of Chania will conduct a survey on the behavior and preferences of travelers that prefer to visit the city during the off-season.

Crete: Old Hammam in Chania Now an Art Gallery

The Municipality of Chania has turned one of the city’s old Turkish baths on Kasteli hill into an art gallery to host exhibitions and cultural events.

Avra Collection Partners with Travelstaytion

Avra Collection has announced its partnership with Travelstaytion, an online platform for professionally managed holiday and short term-let rentals.

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

ANEK Lines Holds 17th Blood Donation Drive

ANEK Lines recently held its 17th blood donation drive with the participation of citizens as well as the company's management and staff.

Minoan Lines Supports Greece’s Wildfire Victims

Minoan Lines has announced its support to the victims of the recent wildfires that ravaged large parts of Attica and Evia earlier in August.

Getting to Know ‘the Real Crete’ while Staying at an Avra Collection Hotel

Avra Collection, a family-owned hotel chain in Chania, gives travelers tips on how to get to know ‘the real Crete’ while staying at one of its hotels on the renowned Greek island.

Crete to Host ‘Vamos! Flamenco Camp’ this Summer

Flamenco enthusiasts living or visiting Crete this summer, will have the opportunity to participate in a flamenco camp in the village of Vamos.

GNTO Supports Greek Sports and Gastronomy Tourism Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations.