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‘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 and Sharm El Sheikh to Establish Air Connection

An air connection is expected to launch between Heraklion, Crete, and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to boost tourism between the two cities.

Blue Horizon: Attica Group CEO Resigns After Drowning of Antonis Karyotis

Attica Group CEO Spyros Paschalis stepped down from his position on Thursday following the tragic death of Antonis Karyotis at the port of Piraeus.

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.

Germans Lead May 2023 Bookings to Greece, Turkey and Netherlands

Greece, Turkey and the Netherlands saw significant growth in holiday bookings made by German holidaymakers in May, according to booking platform ANIXE.

Minoan Lines’ High-speed Santorini Palace Sails the Cyclades this Summer

Minoan Lines' luxurious high-speed Santorini Palace vessel is operating routes to the most popular islands of the Cyclades this summer.

Grimaldi Group Acquires Majority Stake in Heraklion Port Authority

Grimaldi Euromed SpA and Minoan Lines SA awarded 67 percent majority stake in Crete’s Heraklion Port Authority.

Pnoé Breathing Life: New Hospitality Concept Comes to Crete

The 5-star Pnoé Breathing Life resort on Crete will offer an immersive hospitality experience connected with the natural life and authenticity of its destination.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Injects €71m in Hotel Upgrades

Greece’s Metaxa Hospitality Group is welcoming the summer season with upgraded services and facilities at its hotels on Crete and Santorini.

Volotea Announces Expansion of Greek Operations With 8 New Routes

Volotea expands operations in Greece with eight new routes and a codeshare agreement with AEGEAN, offering over 1.4 million seats to and from Greece.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

AEGEAN Launches 10 Direct Flights to Destinations in the Middle East

AEGEAN is boosting its activity in the Middle East with 10 new direct flights to a number of destinations.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

ITA Airways Promotes Summer 2023 Flight Schedule at BIT Tourism Expo in Milan

ITA Airways’ program for summer 2023 includes flights to 68 destinations out of which 22 are domestic, 36 are international and 10 are intercontinental.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

Greece and Serbia Agree to Facilitate Tourism

Greece and Serbia have agreed to take actions that will facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries.

Master Plan for Piraeus Port Upgrade Approved

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.

Dozens of Infrastructure Works to Prepare Crete for New Era

A total of 480 major infrastructure projects including road works, hospitals and a new airport are scheduled for Crete.

Austrians Have Eyes Set on Greece for Summer 2023

Destinations in Greece are in high demand among Austrian travelers for the coming summer period.