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Eastern Cretan Cuisine Stars in Serbia’s ‘Kitchen TV’ Show

Serbia's Kitchen TV show filmed four episodes in Eastern Crete focused on the Greek island’s cuisine and natural beauty.

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.

Athens Ranks Among Top 10 Most Written About Cities in Europe

Athens has ranked among the most popular European cities written about in literature, according to British printing company Aura Print.

Casino License Next Step for Crete’s Gournes Project

Greece’s Gaming Commission expects the licensing procedure for the Gournes casino to be announced by the end of the year.

Air France Launches 6 Seasonal Routes to Greece from Paris

Air France has announced six medium-haul routes from Paris to popular Greek destinations including Santorini, Heraklion, and Mykonos for summer 2023.

Major Tourism Investment Projects to Take Off in Gournes, Crete

A luxury hotel, residences and shopping center are planned to be created at Gournes in Heraklion, Crete, over the next five years.

Greece One of the World’s Top Family Holiday Destinations

Greece is among the ten best destinations for families to visit in 2023, according to a list released by The Family Vacation Guide.

AEGEAN – TUI France to Offer Flights from Lille to Greece

Greek carrier AEGEAN and TUI France announced the launch of direct flights from Lille Airport to destinations in Greece.

Survey: Crete is Most Affordable Romantic Escape for 2023

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a new survey has found Crete to be the world’s cheapest romantic destination for 2023.

Crete: New Collaboration to Promote Heraklion’s Gastronomy to Cruise Passengers

The port of Heraklion, Crete, will host a year round exhibition space that will introduce the local gastronomy to cruise passengers, according to an agreement signed between the city’s municipal and port officials.

DNA TRAVEL to Participate in Greek and Int’l Tourism Exhibitions, B2B Events

DNA TRAVEL, which offers alternative experiential travel packages in multiple locations in Greece, will participate in a number of national and international exhibitions and B2B events this autumn.

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

Minoan Lines Offers Discounts on Ferry Tickets for Vulnerable Groups

Minoan Lines has announced its support to Greece's vulnerable groups through the offer of special discounts on ferry tickets for the Piraeus – Crete route.

‘Out of the Blue’ Named Best Hotel for Children in Europe at Prix Villégiature Awards 2019

Crete’s Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort has been announced "Best Hotel for Children in Europe" at the prestigious Prix Villégiature Awards 2019.

Out of the Blue Resort Again Takes Home the ‘Signum Virtutis’ Seal of Excellence

The Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort for the third consecutive year received the ‘Signum Virtutis” seal of excellence at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards event.

Aria Hotels Expands to Sifnos, Adds ‘Patriarca’ to Portfolio

Aria Hotels has expanded its activities to the island of Sifnos by adding the Patriarca boutique hotel to its portfolio of properties.

Minoan Lines: ‘Knossos Palace’ Ferry Gets Environmental Upgrade

The “Knossos Palace” cruise ferry of Minoan Lines has returned to its Piraeus-Crete scheduled itineraries, following its environmental upgrade.

Lufthansa Group Flies Record Number of Passengers to/from Greece in 2018

The airlines of Lufthansa Group last year carried some 2.7 million passengers to/from Greece, a record number compared to 2017, up by 18 percent.

TripAdvisor: ‘Creta Maris’ Among Top Hotels for Families in Greece

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete is among the Top 25 Hotels for Families in Greece, according to TripAdvisor's 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

AEGEAN Contributes to Extension of Tourism Season in Greece

AEGEAN's November 2018 figures reveal the airline's contribution to the extension of the tourism season in Greece during the winter months.