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Wizz Air: New Summer Services from London Gatwick to Chania and Mykonos

Wizz Air has included the Greek destinations of Mykonos and Chania to its 2022 summer schedule from London’s Gatwick Airport.

GNTO: Travelers from Serbia are Eyeing Greece for Vacations in 2022

Serbian travelers are looking towards Greece to spend their summer vacations this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Crete’s Archontiki City Hotel Ready to Open for Summer

The Archontiki City Hotel in Chania on the Greek island of Crete will open its doors for the summer season on April 15.

Greece Shines at Tourism Shows in Poland and Czech Republic

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) presented Greece and its tourism offerings at trade shows in the Czech Republic and Poland.

Ministry: Works Underway to Protect Cultural Monuments on Crete

The Greek Culture Ministry will proceed with a number of projects on Crete to protect and upgrade the island’s cultural monuments and landmark sites.

Crete: New Archaeological Museums Coming to Chania and Rethymno

The cities of Chania and Rethymno on the island of Crete, Greece, are to each get their own new archaeological museum.

Civitel Creta Beach: Official Grand Opening on March 27

The Civitel Creta Beach hotel on Crete will reopen its doors on March 27 with renovated and brand new spacious rooms.

GNTO Promotes Winter Tourism in Greece Through Mountain Skiing Event

Aiming to showcase Greece’s winter tourism options, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) supported and promoted the Pierra Creta international mountain skiing event.

Elounda Hills: High-end Resort Investment in Greece Continues as Planned

Crete’s Elounda Hills tourism investment continues as planned, according to a representative of Mirum Hellas, the Russian-interest company responsible for the project.

Volotea Announces New Athens-Turin Route

Volotea in late May will launch a new international connection between Athens, Greece, and the Italian city of Turin.

National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

The Region of Crete has partnered with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks.

TripAdvisor: Crete’s Balos Lagoon Among Travelers’ Favorite Beaches for 2022

Crete’s Balos Lagoon, a beach located northwest of Chania, is on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches list for 2022.

Crete Sets Up Cluster for Promotion of Local Products, Cuisine

Showcasing the products of Crete and promoting the world-famous Cretan diet are the top priorities of the newly formed cluster titled “Kriti to Nisi Mou” (Crete: My Island).

UK’s Evening Standard Reveals 20 Most Beautiful Greek Islands for Summer Holidays

The UK’s Evening Standard newspaper has published a list with 20 of the most beautiful Greek islands that travelers should visit during the upcoming summer season.

Creta Maris Adds Smart Hotel TVs in Rooms, Includes Netflix for Guests

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has added LG smart hotel TVs that include the Netflix streaming service in all its rooms, aiming to further upgrade the hospitality experience for guests.

Rhodes and Santorini in World’s Top 22 Trending Destinations for 2022

TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards have placed the Greek islands of Rhodes and Santorini among the Top 22 Trending Destinations in the World for 2022.

Local Committee Calls for Protection of Crete’s Chryssi Islet from Mass Tourism

Local stakeholders are looking to expand the protection of the Cryssi islet, near Crete, and put a cap on the number of daily visitors.

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.

Marin Hotel Completes Renovation, Welcomes Guests to Heraklion

The Marin Hotel, located in Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete, has completed a large-scale renovation of its rooms and public areas.

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.