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Hilton Debuts Tapestry Collection Hotel Brand in Greece

Hilton has welcomed the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Greece with the opening of the Chania Flair Boutique Hotel on Crete.

Grecotel: 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ Conference Spotlights Mediterranean Diet

The Cretan secret to longevity was presented during the 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ conference organized by Grecotel.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Invests in Sustainable Food Production

Greece’s Metaxa Hospitality Group has invested in regenerative agriculture in efforts to achieve sustainable food production in tourism.

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.

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.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Wins Environmental Initiative Award 2023

Metaxa Hospitality Group was honored for its outstanding commitment to sustainability at the Travel Industry Awards 2023 by TTG.

Greece and Crete Emerge as Favorites at 1st Ice Travel Group Destination Awards in UK

Greece and Crete emerged as holiday favorites at the Ice Travel Group Destination Awards in London.

Study: Almost Half of Crete Hotel Employees Want to Change Jobs

The pressure and pay of tourism jobs on Crete have led dozens of hotel employees to considering changing jobs, found a study.

Condé Nast Traveler: Nine Greek Islands Among Best in Europe for 2023

Nine Greek islands are among the 20 best in Europe for vacations in 2023, according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveller.

Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark Setting Sustainable Tourism Example

The Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark in Crete is setting the example of how tourism and sustainability can go hand in hand.

TUI Extends its Travel Season in Greece to November

Travel operator TUI will extend its travel packages for Greece into November thanks to the mild weather and strong demand.

Greece in Top 5 Summer 2023 Departure Destinations from Copenhagen Airport

Greece is among the top five summer 2023 destinations for travelers that departed from Copenhagen Airport, with Crete leading the charter flights list.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.

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.

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.

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.

Man Drowns in Piraeus Port After Being Pushed Off Blue Horizon Ferry

A 36-year-old man died after being forcefully pushed off a ferry departing from Piraeus Port.

Greece Puts Sustainable Development on Crete‘s Tourism Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to establish Crete as a destination of sustainable tourism development.

Survey: 9 Greek Islands Among Top Fall Travel Hotspots for Brits

Nine Greek islands are among the top 20 most popular European destinations for Brits traveling in the fall, survey finds.

Greece’s F&B Sector Recovers Fully in Q1 2023

Greece’s food and beverages sector fully recovered in the first quarter of 2023 compared to same period in pre-Covid 2019.