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Platanias Presents the 8th Annual Festival of “Land, Culture, and Tourism”

2018-09-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Platanias

Coming up Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of September, the Municipality of Platanias, under the auspices of the Region of Crete, will present the 8th Annual Festival “Tourism, Land, and Culture.”

Tags: Chania, Chania events, crete, Crete events, Crete products, Cretean cuisine, cultur, culture, Giannis Malandrakis., Municipality of Platanias, Platanias, Platanias events, wine festivals, wines of Crete

Mamaison Riverside Prague Hosts Casino & Wine 2018 Charity Event

2018-09-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Casino & Wine 2017.

Tomorrow, September 19th, Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague hosts the MICE segment Casino & Wine charity event to support the Chance 4 Children foundation. Attendees of the MICE event are invited to take part in a gaming competition accentuated by a wine tasting event to support Chance 4 Children, a non-profit that lends assistance to hospitalized, […]

This Month WTD 2018 Focuses on Innovation & Digital Transformation

2018-09-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Happy World Tourism Day!

Coming up September 27th in Budapest, World Tourism Day (WTD) 2018 will focus on the importance of digital technologies in tourism. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) event will provide participants with opportunities for innovation and the potential for sustainable development.

Tags: Budapest events, Budapest flights, Budapest hotels, Budapest travel, UNWTO, WTD

Greece’s Ministry of Economy Pledges Tens of Millions for Tourism SMEs

2018-09-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Giannis Dragasakis

The Ministry of Economy of Greece has announced that Greek small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in tourism can now draw from additional subsidies.

Tags: Greece toursim, Greek economy, NSRF, small business, SMEs, tour companies, tourism, tourism related, tourism SMES

Jet2 Announces Expanded Service from Stansted for 2019

2018-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Jet2

Jet2 has announced adding an extra aircraft and putting another 100,000 seats on sale for Summer 19 from London Stansted. Citing strong demand and other upticks, the airline is offering a variety of value package holidays for customers in the South and South East of England. According to the airline, this latest expansion means that […]

Tags: airline news, airlines, flights, Jet2.com, Jet2Holidays, London Stansted

TUI Germany Names Crete, Rhodes, Kos Killer Last-minute Destinations for Summer 2018

2018-09-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mythos Palace

According to TUI Germany, the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Kos were among the ten most popular last-minute tourism destinations for German travelers in summer 2018.

Tags: Antalya, crete, destinations, Heraklion, last-minute destinations, last-minute tourism, Majorca, Rhodes, Summer 2018, TUI, TUI Germany

This Weekend in Cyprus: Catch the Orange Festival in Miliou

2018-09-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

oranges

Miliou (Μηλιού) in Cyprus will host tomorrow the second edition of the Orange Festival. The fragrant event will take place Saturday at 7:00 pm in the Agias Paraskevis square at the heart of the village. Admission to the festival is free of charge for the cultural and entertainment parts, but guests can purchase all kinds of […]

China Visits to Russia Grew By 150% from January to July

2018-08-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

FIFA 2018

In news from Ctrip, China’s largest travel agency, tourist flows from China to Russia increased by 150 percent in January-July compared to the corresponding period last year. 

Tags: China, China visits, Chinese tourists, Ctrip, FIFA WORLD CUP, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russian Association of Tour Operators, Victor Tseng

m2C Conference to take place January 29th in Prague

2018-08-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

m2C "marketing to China"

The “marketing to China” m2C Conference is scheduled to take place on January 29th& 30th,2019 in Prague at the Carlton Congress Hotel. The “marketing to China” conference is a new concept of knowledge sharing event between world-class professionals focused on Chinese digital marketing& e-commerce and Western companies interested in entering the Chinese market with its promotional campaigns and sales activities.

Tags: China business, China entreprenuer, China tourists, China travel market, Education& Consulting, H8, m2C, m2C Conference, marketers, marketing

Air Albania to launch flights in September

2018-08-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sinan Idrizi

Earlier this month, the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority announced that Air Albania, the national flag carrier airline of the country, will launch flights during the first week of September.

Tags: Air Albania, airline news, Albanian Civil Aviation Authority, Balkans airlines, Balkans travel, flight news, Sinan Idrizi, Turkish Airlines

Athens presents “All the world’s a screen” August thru September

2018-08-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Athens Cinema

For locals and visitors to Athens in search of the ideal open-air cinema experience, “All the world’s a screen” offers screenings of Greek films with English subtitles. 

Tags: All the world's a screen, Athens cinema, Athens entertainment, Athens events, cinema, documentaries, Filmcenter Cine Trianon, Greek cinema, movies

Infographic by Rental Center Crete Reveals the Best Beaches on the Island

2018-08-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Balos Lagoon on Crete

Rental Center Crete has released an infographic that should serve as a guide to the best beaches on the island. Inspiredly titled “Smart Guide to the Beaches of Crete,” the infographic features 16 of the most famous spots in the sun on the Cretan coasts.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Rebrand Crete Hotel

2018-08-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mirabello Hotel,

In news from the Crete hotel scene, a new Wyndham Grand Hotel will open in the summer of 2019. Wyndham will use the offseason to renovate the fabulous Mirabello Beach & Village Hotel in Agios Nikolaos.

Tags: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos hotels, Crete hotels, Mirabello Beach & Village Hotel, Wyndham Grand Hotel, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Zeus International

International Kite Festival Celebrates its 31st Year in Corralejo Dunes National Park

2018-08-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

International Kite Festival in Fuerteventura.

Called Festival Internacional de Cometas or International Kite Festival, this event is a gathering of kite-flying enthusiasts from around the globe and will run from November 8 to 11.

Dangerous Summer Heat Advisory Issued for Europe

2018-08-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

August heat wave

Meteorologists are warning that the current European temperature record of 48C in Athens, Greece, in 1977 could be broken as a wave of blisteringly hot air sweeps in from North Africa. The experts say both Spain and Portugal will be hit by an extreme heatwave that might see the hottest-ever temperatures recorded in continental Europe.

Huge ex-US Base Redevelopment Project Closer to Realization

2018-08-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Crete Aquarium

In news from Crete, the development of a former U.S. military base in Gournes near Heraklion is set to roll out.  Investors in what will be a project similar to the Elliniko state sell-off fund TAIPED for the Athens airport are ready to invest hundreds of millions in the project.

Tags: beach development, Cretaquarium, crete, Crete development, Crete properties, Crete Real Estate, Elliniko, Gouves, Heraklion, TAIPED

Lost Lady of Sikinos Found by Archaeologists

2018-07-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sikinos

Greek Archaeologists have unearthed a mind-boggling discovery at the Episkopi excavation site in the island of Sikinos. Archaeologists discovered an ancient unlooted tomb of a prominent woman adorned with unbelievable treasures and jewelry, according to news from the Ministry of Culture and Sports.

Tags: Ancient Greece, antiquity, arhcaeologoy, Cyclades, Diocese of Sikinos, Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades, Episkopi Monument, Greek archaeology, Greek culture, NeikO, Sikinos, Νεικώ

Mykonos Gets New Kenshō Psarou Luxury Hotel

2018-07-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kenshō Psarou

Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Suites has just christened a new five-star boutique hotel on the popular Psarou beach on Mykonos in an effort to offer luxury services and unique experiences to travelers. The new hotel offers guests unique and unparalleled wellness and beauty experiences, as well as gourmet dining and luxurious rooms and suites. The hotel is located directly on the sandy […]

Tags: Kenshō Psarou, Luxury Hotels, Mykonos, Mykonos hotels, Mykonos vacations

Greek Hospitality Icons Sbokos-Vassilakis Join Forces

2018-07-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sheraton Rhodes Resort

Evergolf Tourist Investments, owned by the Vassilakis family, announced on Tuesday, that it has teamed up with Golf Residences, owned by the Sbokos family (Sbokos Hotel Group), following its acquisition of a majority stake in the latter.

Tags: Aegean Airlines, Autohellas, Evergolf Tourist Investments

AthensWas Is Offering a Special Summer Rooftop Experience

2018-07-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sense Restaurant Athens

The Greek capital’s luxury design hotel AthensWas invites Athenians and tourists to its rooftop Sense Restaurant to enjoy special lunch and dinner selections this summer.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis hill, Alexandros Charalambopoulos, Athens dining, AthensWas, fine dining, Plaka, Sense Restaurant

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