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Rosewood Hotels Enters Greek Market, Adds Crete’s Blue Palace to Portfolio

Hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Greece in 2025, including the Blue Palace in Elounda, Crete, into its network.

Works on Million-euro Εlounda Hills Tourism Project Kick Off on Crete

Works on the first project of Elounda Hills, a high-end tourism and real estate project on Crete, are underway.

Crete’s Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula Hotels Announce New General Managers

The Minadakis brothers have undertaken general management duties at the Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula hotels.

Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel to Welcome First Sumosan Restaurant in Greece

Sumosan, the award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant, is set to open in its first location in Greece at the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel.

Spinalonga Leprosy Center to Be Converted into Exhibition Space

The Leprosy center and hospital on Spinalonga island, Crete, will be converted into multiuse spaces, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Hotel to Undergo Third Refurbishment

The 5-star Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay resort is set to enter the final stage of an extensive renovation ahead of a spring 2023 relaunch.

Crete to Host International Stand-up Paddling Competition

The town of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete is preparing to host an international stand-up paddling (SUP) competition during September 24-25.

Spinalonga Islet Among Culture Ministry’s Development Projects

The islet of Spinalonga, located in the Elounda Gulf northeastern Crete, is a top priority for the Greek Culture Ministry which is moving ahead with restoration and upgrade projects in the Lasithi prefecture.

Elounda Hills: High-end Resort Investment in Greece Continues as Planned

Crete’s Elounda Hills tourism investment continues as planned, according to a representative of Mirum Hellas, the Russian-interest company responsible for the project.

Zagori Nominated for Inscription as Cultural Landscape on UNESCO World Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a nomination file for the inscription of Zagori as a ‘Cultural Landscape’ on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

German Travel Agents Tour Crete and Depart with the Best of Impressions

A group of German travel agents had the chance for one whole week to experience the beauty and hospitality of the Greek island of Crete.

Cayo Exclusive Resort to Hold Gastronomy Festival on Crete

Crete's Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa is getting ready to hold a gastronomy festival with dishes created by Michelin-starred chef Lefteris Lazarou.

Crete’s Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Opens on May 21

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa, an elegant design hotel located on Crete's Elounda bay, is getting ready to open its doors on May 21.

Crete: Underwater Research Continues at Ancient Olous

For the fourth year scientists conducted underwater research off the Elounda bay on Crete, aiming to shine light on the sunken city of Ancient Olous.

Crete’s Elounda Peninsula Hotel Sees Increase in August Turnover Despite Covid-19

Crete's Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel in August saw its turnover rise compared to the same month in 2019, despite the Covid-19 health crisis.

Elounda Hills Mega Marina Gets Green Light

A 202-berth marina, part of the Elounda Hills tourism project to go up on Crete, has received the go-ahead following a joint ministerial decision.

Crete’s Elounda Peninsula Hotel is Welcoming Guests

The five-star Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel has opened its doors and is welcoming guests to the area of Elounda on Crete.

Renowned Museums, Sites of Crete Get Free WiFi

Visitors at four landmark archaeological sites and museums on Crete will soon be able to enjoy free WiFi offered by Cosmote.

Phāea Resorts to Open its Hotels on Crete in July

Phāea Resorts has announced the opening of its luxury hotels on the island of Crete in July.

Greece to Propose Epirus’ Zagori Villages as UNESCO Heritage Site

The Greek Culture Ministry will prepare a preliminary file for the inclusion of the northern Epirus region of Zagori on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.