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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.

Minoan Lines Celebrates 50 Years of Successful Operations

Minoan Lines has completed 50 years of successful operations, with its luxury state-of-the-art vessels offering quality and safe transportation for people and goods.

Polish Tourism Professionals Meet Central Macedonia and Heraklion

Polish tourism professionals were introduced to the Greek destinations of Central Macedonia and Heraklion, Crete, during the Greek Tourism Workshop in Warsaw.

Ancient Greek Experience Renamed A.G.E. in Group Rebrand

Athens-based travel group ‘Ancient Greek Experience’ recently unveiled its new logo after rebranding to the more global company title ‘A.G.E. Travel Group’.

CNT Reveals the Best Greek Islands to Visit in 2022

The UK’s Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has released a list of the ‘Best Greek islands to Visit in 2022’ that includes popular vacation spots but also lesser-known destinations.

Michelin Hotel Guide Recommends Crete’s Nana Princess for 2022

Crete’s Nana Princess resort has been included in the Michelin Hotel Guide as one of the hotels travelers should visit in 2022.

Stolen Antiquities Return to Greece from the United States

A total of 47 stolen antiquities will soon return to Greece from the US, following a long-term investigation carried out by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York.

Austrian Airlines has Greek Destinations in Summer 2022 Portfolio

Austrian Airlines has announced its 2022 summer flight schedule that includes tourism destinations in Greece, Spain and Italy.

Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced to Belgian and Dutch Markets

The GNTO introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions.

MSC Lirica Cruise Ship to Homeport in Piraeus for Summer 2022

MSC Cruises will deploy its MSC Lirica cruise ship to the Eastern Mediterranean market for the summer 2022 and homeport in Piraeus, Greece, during the entire season.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Wins ‘Brand of the Year’ Title for 2021

The Metaxa Hospitality Group was named “Brand of the Year” at the Cretan Taste Awards 2021 held in Heraklion.