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Minoan Group Plc: Greece Could Have Stronger Economic Recovery If Tourist Assets Are Upgraded

If Greece's travel industry can extend the holiday season, then it could play an even more important role in Greece's economic recovery, according to Christopher Egleton, Executive Chairman of Minoan Group Plc.

Posted On 22 Sep 2014

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Crete To Celebrate World Tourism Day 2014 With Fairs & Cultural Events

The Region of Crete, the Regional Unit of Heraklion and the Greek National Tourism Organization are organizing a fair and many cultural events on the island on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27 September.

Posted On 22 Sep 2014

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Crete, Greece, Honored At Serbian Film Festival For “Incredible Crete: Surprisingly yours” Campaign

Crete’s successful tourism campaign “Incredible Crete: Surprisingly yours!” was recently honored at the 6th International Festival of Tourism and Environmental Film Festival Silver Lake Tourfilm Festival - SILAFEST '14.

Posted On 18 Sep 2014

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Elafonissi: The Caribbean In Greece

Off the southwestern tip of Crete and about 75 kilometers from the town of Chania, lies Elafonissi, an island that is within walking distance from the mainland, sometimes without even getting one’s toes wet.

Posted On 03 Sep 2014

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Crete Is Google’s First Stop To “Grow Greek Tourism”

A new initiative by Google, the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) dubbed "Grow Greek Tourism Online" will launch in Crete.

Posted On 29 Aug 2014

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Spinalonga Island: Former Leper Colony, Current Tourism Attraction

Spinalonga is a bare and rocky islet that appears to float on the turquoise waters just off the coast in one of the driest parts of Crete but also very near the VIP holiday resort Elounda.

Posted On 29 Aug 2014

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Tourists Experience Traditional Crete At Creta Maris

Guests at the Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, recently experienced the local lifestyle of Crete and took part in threshing wheat the traditional way in the garden of the hotel.

Posted On 22 Aug 2014

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State Subsidies Approved For Creation Of New Hotels In Greece

The Greek Development Ministry has given the go-ahead for 100 million euros of state subsidies to be allocated for the development of hotels on popular Greek islands.

Posted On 21 Aug 2014

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Google Launches Online Initiative To Turn Greece Into Year-Round Destination

Google has announced a new initiative to boost the online presence of Greek tourism businesses and help the country attract visitors all year round.

Posted On 19 Aug 2014

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Ryanair To Extend London-Chania Route

Low-cost carrier Ryanair recently announced that the London (Stansted)-Chania route is to remain on the airline's timetable until the end of November.

Posted On 18 Aug 2014

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Creta Maris In Greece Receives Gold Certification From TraveLife

After intensive auditing, the Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, has been honored with the Travelife Gold certification and is included among its peers within the Travelife Collection.

Posted On 14 Aug 2014

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Crete Is Among The Most Affordable European Destinations For Families

The island of Crete in Greece is the third most affordable European destination for a barometer of family summer holiday items that includes meals, drinks and beach items.

Posted On 12 Aug 2014

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Saudi Billionaire Arrives For Vacation On Crete, Greece

One of the world's most high-profile investors and richest men, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, arrived in Crete, Greece, on 9 August to spend a week-long vacation in Elounda.

Posted On 09 Aug 2014

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The Telegraph Gives Tips On How To Find The Ideal Holiday Destination In Greece

Greece has "miles and miles of mainland coastline and over 1,000 islands, of which 227 are inhabited," so how does one find the ideal holiday destination?

Posted On 07 Aug 2014

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June-July 2014: Aegean Registers Growth In Int’l Passenger Traffic At Greek Airports

Aegean Airlines has registered significant growth in international passenger traffic at the Greek airports of Thessaloniki, Chania, Heraklio and Rhodes during the two summer months of June and July.

Posted On 07 Aug 2014

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Airlines Extend Flight Schedules To Destinations In Greece

Foreign airline companies that operate summer seasonal flights to Greece are extending their schedules through November due to high demand.

Posted On 05 Aug 2014

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Greece’s Tourism Schools On Crete, Rhodes To Be Upgraded

The Greek ministries of Tourism and Education will work together to upgrade the country's Schools of Higher Tourism Education on Crete and Rhodes, an announcement said on 30 July.

Posted On 30 Jul 2014

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US News: Santorini Is The #1 Honeymoon Destination In The World, Crete Is 5th Best

Santorini was ranked the best honeymoon destination in the world by the editors of US News.

Posted On 30 Jul 2014

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“ANEKORAMA” Summer 2014 Issue Released By ANEK Lines

Greek ferry company ANEK Lines has released its seventh corporate magazine ANEKORAMA and offers its passengers an edition full of Greece, the Aegean and the Adriatic, along with a series of travel tips and suggestions.

Posted On 28 Jul 2014

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