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Study: Western Crete Welcomes Rise in First-time Visitors

More than half of all travelers to Western Crete this year visited for the first time while one in three said they would come back.

Hilton Adds Beachfront Hotel on Crete to Curio Collection Brand

Hilton will open the Imperial Flair Chania Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton, which will be the hotel company’s third property on Crete under the upscale brand.

Rhodes and Chania Top Brits’ Favorite Coastal Stays But Mykonos Drops

Rhodes and Chania are among British travelers’ favorite seaside stays but all-time favorite Mykonos has dropped in popularity.

Chania Municipality Places New Signs to Help Tourists Get Around the City

The city of Chania on Crete has new signs that offer directions, information and walking distances in Greek and English.

Greece’s Island-hopping Cycladic Invests in Electric Planes

Cycladic, Greece’s first-ever inter-island airline, plans to invest in electric planes and add new destinations on June 15.

Registrations Open for Run Bike Care Event in Athens

Run Bike Care raises funds for “Mazi kai sto Spiti”, providing free support to oncology patients and families, through a 5km run/walk and 10km bike ride.

AEGEAN Brings Holy Light to Greece on Special Flight

AEGEAN Airlines will transport the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Greece ahead of Holy Saturday’s midnight Easter ceremony.

Chania Airport to Host ACI Europe’s ‘RACE 2023’ Conference and Exhibition

Chania Airport on Crete will host the ‘RACE 2023’ conference, ACI Europe’s annual meeting of European regional airport operators.

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.

GNTO Joins Tourism Partnership for Chania, Crete

GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece.

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.

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.

Greek Airports Mark Strong Passenger Traffic in 2022, Says ACI Europe

Airports in Greece were among the top performers in Europe in terms of 2022 passenger traffic, according to ACI Europe.

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.

Greece Property Prices and Rents Rise in 2022

Property prices and rents in Greece surge in 2022 backed by tourism and city upgrades, according to real estate experts.

Austrians Have Eyes Set on Greece for Summer 2023

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

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

Greece Honored at Reiselivsmessen Expo 2023 in Oslo

Greece was the honored country at the international tourism exhibition Reiselivsmessen 2023 held in Oslo, Norway.

Dutch Choose Rhodes as their Favorite Greek City for 2023

The main town of the Greek island of Rhodes was chosen by Dutch travelers as their Favorite Greek City for 2023, according to an online survey conducted by the website Griekenland.