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ANEK LINES Holds Bicycle Race to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

ANEK LINES recently held a bicycle race in Chania on Crete, in collaboration with the Talos Cycling Association, to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Mitsis Hotels Creates Blood Bank in Memory of its Founder

Mitsis Hotels has created a blood bank, with the participation of the group’s staff, to honor the memory of its founder Konstantinos Mitsis.

Greece Ranks Top Summer Destination for Polish Travelers

Greece ranks as the top summer holiday destination for Polish travelers as bookings between April 28-August 31 grew by 19 percent year on year.

Aqua Vista Hotels Welcomes ‘Aplai Dome’ in Oia to Santorini Portfolio

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels has added another high-end property, the “Aplai Dome”, to its extensive portfolio in Oia on Santorini.

British LGBT News Site Recommends the Best for a ‘Gay September in Greece’

British LGBT news site "Gay Star News" is recommending Greece as the ideal destination for gay travelers to vacation in September.

Creta Maris’ ‘Kastri’ Certified as Sustainable Mediterranean Beach

Creta Maris' “Kastri” beach on Crete was recently certified as a sustainable Mediterranean beach by the "Costa Nostrum – Sustainable Beaches" program.

Creta Maris Makes ‘Sykopitarides’, Promotes Cretan Gastronomy

The Creta Maris Beach Resort and the “We do local” initiative recently unveiled to their guests the “secrets” of a traditional Cretan recipe, the "sykοpitarides".

Germania Announces More Flights to Greece for 2018

German carrier Germania announced that it has revised its flight program for 2018 and will operate more flights to Greece.

ITB Berlin to Hold LGBT Workshops in Japan

ITB Berlin on August 23 and 24 will host two workshops on lesbian and gay travel and the expanding LGBT market for the first time in Japan.

Too Many Tourists Causing Disruption, Europeans Getting Fed Up

Residents at cities across Europe are telling tourists to go home after the massive inflows of travelers are making life a burden at many destinations.

Increased Traffic in Attica’s Ports Ahead of Aug. 15 Holiday

Thousands of holidaymakers are expected to sail today and during the next days from Attica’s main ports to the islands of the Saronic Gulf, the Dodecanese, Crete and the Cyclades.

Knossos to Host ‘Minos’ Opera Tribute to Cretan Explorer Kalokairinos

The archaeological site of Knossos on Crete, will host in its central court for the first time on September 28 the opera titled “Minos" written by Marielli Sfakianaki.

Aria Hotels Opens Art Space in Chania, Crete

Aiming to attract art lovers, the Aria Hotels recently inaugurated an art space under the name “Aria Concept Store” in the heart of Chania on Crete.

Creta Maris Supports ‘Green Soap’ Recycling Program

As part of its environmentally friendly policy, the Creta Maris Beach Resort is participating in the “Green Soap” recycling program, run by the "Clean Hands" organization.

Crete to Host Photo Exhibition on South America’s ‘Green’ Areas

The Municipal Gallery of Agios Nikolaos on Crete will host a photo exhibition during August 14-28, featuring South America’s main areas of environmental interest.

New Tender Launched for Kythira Ferry Connection

The Greek Shipping Ministry has launched a tender for routes connecting Kythira and Antikythira with Piraeus, Crete, Gythio and Kalamata.

Karatzis Group Sells ‘Stella Polaris Creta S.A.’ to TUI

Crete-based Karatzis Group of Companies has sold the 100% of the shares of its subsidiary Stella Polaris Creta S.A. to tourism giant TUI Group.

‘100 Posters for Crete’ on Display in Chania for a Good Cause

One hundred works of art, portraying every aspect of life on Crete, are currently on display at the Firkas Fortress, in the Venetian Harbor of Chania.

Hotels in Malia, Crete, Saying ‘No’ to Rowdy Foreign Tourists

Malia, Crete, is turning away rowdy tourists in an effort to repair a tainted reputation due to visitors that flock the town and drink till they drop.

Creta Maris Awarded for Staff Excellence

The Creta Maris Beach Resort was awarded by its guests with the “Quality Award 2016”, in the “Staff Service” category, in recognition of its staff excellence.