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100% Hotel Show Shifts to October Dates with Revamped Business Concept

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s 100% Hotel Show shifts its 2026 dates to October 23-25 at MEC Paiania, debuting a revamped concept focused on hospitality services, expert workshops, and B2B partnerships.

16 hours ago

New Greek Law Deploys Drones to Police Public Beaches

Kostas Raptis

Greece introduces drone and satellite surveillance to monitor beaches under a new omnibus bill restructuring shoreline business limits and public access.

1 day ago

Karditsa Is the Bicycle Capital of Greece

Manuel Santos

Karditsa became Greece’s cycling capital through smart planning, flat terrain, and decades of bicycle culture. Other cities should take notes.

2 days ago

Porto Carras Opens for Summer 2026 and Bets on Wine, Food, and Space

Kostas Raptis

Porto Carras Grand Resort has reopened for the 2026 season, bringing new restaurants, vineyard experiences, wellness facilities, and family-friendly activities to one of Greece’s largest resort estates in Halkidiki.

2 days ago

Karpathos Beyond the Tourism Machine

Phil Butler

Another week, another Greek island declared an “untouched paradise.” This time it was Karpathos. According to a recent chain of tourism reports and media rewrites, the island has emerged as a global beacon of authentic travel, sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, local gastronomy, meaningful experiences, pristine landscapes, emerald waters, and approximately every other phrase currently circulating […]

3 days ago

New Archanes Archaeological Museum Set to Open in Old Cretan Winery

Victoria Udrea

The historic wine bottling plant of the old Archanes Agricultural Cooperative will transform into a state-of-the-art Archaeological Museum.

4 days ago

New EU Biometric System Sparks Chaos at Greek Land Borders

Kostas Raptis

Greek tourism leaders demand the urgent suspension of the EU’s new EES biometric border system after kilometer-long queues threaten northern Greece road tourism.

6 days ago

Greece Tourism Boom: First Quarter of 2026 Delivers Explosive Growth in Arrivals and Revenue

Iorgos Pappas

Official data for March and Q1 2026 show Greek tourism receipts up 64.3% and arrivals growing 38.3%.

1 week ago

Chalkida Beach Swarmed by Thousands of Brown Jellyfish

Iorgos Pappas

A massive brown jellyfish invasion has overwhelmed a popular beach in Chalkida, Evia, sparking deep anxiety for swimmers ahead of the peak summer season.

1 week ago

SAVE THIS: The Emergency Animal Numbers You Need Right Now on Crete

Victoria Udrea

Don’t waste time with bureaucracy in an animal crisis. Here is the immediate phone directory for animal abuse, trapped pets, and wildlife emergencies on Crete.

2 weeks ago

Fraport Celebrates Record Tourist Influx Despite Regional Chaos

Iorgos Pappas

Regional Greek airports saw a 3.2% traffic increase in April, led by a massive 26.4% boom at Chania Airport, despite a total collapse in Israeli arrivals.

2 weeks ago

Greece Plans to Boost Pilgrimage Tourism

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s Ministry of Tourism and major church bodies synchronize strategies for Autumn 2026, targeting sustainable growth through religious and pilgrimage travel.

2 weeks ago

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Hersonissos Signs €560,000 Infrastructure Contract to Repair 2020 Storm Damage

2026-06-04 By Kostas Raptis

Hersonissos Municipality has finally signed a €560,000 contract to fix the collapsed retaining walls and broken roads left behind by the severe floods of October and November… 2020.

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Hersonissos Expands Accessible Beaches With New SeaTrac Systems

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.

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Rethymno Pushes Green Tourism With World Bicycle Day Tour

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

Heraklion Beach Getaways

Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

According to TUI’s Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for travelers looking to escape for just a few days. The ranking places Heraklion second among all European beach destinations suitable for short breaks, behind only Corfu. The result reflects a growing trend among European travelers […]

Anydri Gorge

Seven Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in Anydri Gorge

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

A 59-year-old tourist was rescued from Anydri Gorge in Crete after suffering a leg injury during a hike. Seven firefighters and two vehicles responded.

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