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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.

Skiathos Leads Best Greek Islands 2024 List by The Times

The Times has released its list of “15 Best Greek Islands to Visit in 2024”, in which Skiathos is in the top spot.

OiNotika 2023 to Show More than 300 Labels to Wine Lovers in Athens

Wine lovers will have the chance on October 30 to discover Cretan wine at the OiNotika 2023 event in Athens that will include 30 wineries and over 300 labels.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Wins Environmental Initiative Award 2023

Metaxa Hospitality Group was honored for its outstanding commitment to sustainability at the Travel Industry Awards 2023 by TTG.

Greece and Crete Emerge as Favorites at 1st Ice Travel Group Destination Awards in UK

Greece and Crete emerged as holiday favorites at the Ice Travel Group Destination Awards in London.

Condé Nast Traveler: Nine Greek Islands Among Best in Europe for 2023

Nine Greek islands are among the 20 best in Europe for vacations in 2023, according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveller.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Reveal their Favorite Hotels & Resorts in Greece

Condé Nast Traveler has revealed its readers’ favorite hotels and resorts in Greece for 2023.

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.

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-Gastronomy Days 2023’ Food Festival Opens on Crete

The Heraklion-Gastronomy Days 2023 event, which showcases Crete's culinary legacy, will run until September 24.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrities Flock to Greece for Summer 2023 Island Fun

Greece's tourism industry is booming thanks to a recent influx of celebrity visitors like George Clooney and Margot Robbie.

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.

Serb Journalist Promotes Lesser-known Greek Destinations

Serbian journalist Ivana Dukcevic visited the Peloponnese in Greece to promote lesser-known destinations and special forms of tourism.