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Key Infrastructure Projects on Crete to Facilitate Tourism

Major infrastructure projects set to facilitate tourism to Crete, including the completion of the highly anticipated Kastelli Airport, are moving ahead.

Crete’s Hospitality, Tourism Introduced to Target Markets via Fam Trips

From UK bloggers to Belgian TV, Crete's hospitality and cultural heritage has recently gained international attention.

Eastern Cretan Cuisine Stars in Serbia’s ‘Kitchen TV’ Show

Serbia's Kitchen TV show filmed four episodes in Eastern Crete focused on the Greek island’s cuisine and natural beauty.

Study: Almost Half of Crete Hotel Employees Want to Change Jobs

The pressure and pay of tourism jobs on Crete have led dozens of hotel employees to considering changing jobs, found a study.

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.

Greek Culture Ministry Includes Minoan Crete Palatial Centers in UNESCO File

Greece vies to include Crete’s Minoan palatial centers on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Crete Region Promotes Island’s 4 UNESCO Sites at ITB Berlin Expo

The Region of Crete agreed with UNESCO and Google to further promote Crete’s four UNESCO sites during a meeting at the ITB Berlin 2023 travel expo.

Dozens of Infrastructure Works to Prepare Crete for New Era

A total of 480 major infrastructure projects including road works, hospitals and a new airport are scheduled for Crete.

‘Branding Heritage’ Remembers Greek Designer Sophia Kokosalaki

"Branding Heritage" paid tribute to the late Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki with the “Contemporary Minoans” event held in London.

Travelers Give Chania Thumbs Up for Hospitality, Safety

Visitors to Crete give Chania thumbs up for its hospitality, local products and hotels but are not satisfied with the infrastructure and cleanliness, an annual survey reveals.

All the More Czech Vacationers Eyeing Crete in 2019

More Czech travelers are set to visit Crete this year, according to data collected by Crete Region authorities at the "Holiday World Praha" travel fair.

Crete ‘Big Meet’ Casts Spotlight on Greek Cuisine, Products

Greek products will take center stage during the “Crete: The Big Meet - Local Flavors of Greece” show, scheduled to run from April 28 until May 6 in Thessaloniki.

Crete Region Taps into Mitsotakis Foundation Funds for Nature Preservation

The Region of Crete aims to tap into and double funds from the Konstantinos K. Mitsotakis Foundation in order to preserve and promote the island's natural offerings.

Crete Region ‘Star of the Show’ at Vienna Holiday Fair

Following its participation in the Ferien-Messe Wien, Austria’s largest travel show, the Region of Crete said pre-bookings for 2018 have significantly increased.

SETE, Crete Region Explore Ways to Make Island Top Destination

Seeking ways to attract more tourism to the island of Crete, local authorities and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held a day event last week bringing together private and public interests towards the achievement of this goal.