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Greece Thermal Springs Are Focus of Investment Workshop

2018-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Elena Kountourab

A recent workshop dedicated to featuring investment opportunities, “The development of thermal springs in Greece” presented somewhat atypical opportunities to potential investors.

Tags: Elena Kountoura, Greece tourism, Greek spas, health tourism, medical tourism, spa tourism

The EU Wants Rail Baltica to Chug Forward

2018-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

rail baltica

The European Commission has tasked the Baltic countries with reaching an agreement on the organization and structure of the Rail Baltica European standard-gauge railroad project.

Tags: Baiba Rubesa, Baltic transportation, Estonia transportation, Europe rail, Rail Baltic, Rail Baltica, rail news, railroad news, RB Rail

Lea Sirk to Represent Slovenia at Eurovision 2018

2018-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Slovenia’s national selection for representation at Eurovision 2018 ends with singer and songwriter Lea Sirk’s win over a lineup of Slovenia’s best talent. Lea’s song, “Hvala, ne!”was chosen by a 50/50 split of jury and public votes.

Tags: BQL, Europe artists, Europe events, Europe music, Eurovision, Eurovision 2018, Hvala, Lea Sirk, music events, ne!, Nuška Drašček, Slovenia music, Slovenian music, song contest

Armenia Ups Ante on Hotel Development

2018-02-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Armenian Woman

In news from Armenia’s tourism sector, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with hotel operators’ representatives to discuss the possibilities for developing hotel industry in Armenia.

Tags: Armenia, Armenia hotels, Armenia tourism, Karapetyan, Karen Karapetyan

Lassithi Plateau in Athens Cultural Preservation Focus

2018-02-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lassithi windmills

In a recent Athens meet-up decision makers discussed the further promotion, maintenance, and protection of the great cultural heritage of Crete’s Lassithi Plateau. The focus of the meeting was on Dictaean Cave, as well as other prominent Lassithi cultural sites, and a coming visit by the Minister of Culture of Greece to Crete.  

Tags: Culture Minister, Dictaean Cave, Dikteon Andron, Giannis Stefanakis, Greece culture, Greece monuments, Greece travel, Karfi, Kera Monastery, Lassithi Plateau, Lydia Koniordou

Ancient Destinations Crete: The City-State of Sivritos

2018-02-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Thronos Crete

Situated in the tiny village of Thronos, atop the hill of Kefala, Ancient Sivritos in the prefecture of Rethymno was once one of Crete’s most influential independent cities. Like the famous cities of Axos, Lappa, and Eleftherna, the city held unique importance.

Tags: Agia Galini, Ancient Greece, Ancient Sivritos, Eleftherna, Greece, Greek sites, Minoan cities, Minoan sites, Minoan towns, Rethymno, Sivritos, Sybrita, Thrónos

Blue Star Ferries Social Responsibility Program

2018-02-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Blue Star Ferries about an educational and cultural initiative for primary school children from the Aegean islands speaks volumes for the ferry lines’ contributions to culture and investing in the future.

Tags: Amorgos, Attica Group, Blue Star Ferries, corporate giving, cultural programs, ferry lines, Greek companies, Superfast Ferries

Posidonia 2018 Shipping Exhibition Will Be Largest Ever

2018-02-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming June 4th, the global shipping exhibition Posidonia 2018 promises to be the largest event of its kind ever. According to organizers, as of this week a record number of participants have already signed up to take part. Already 90 percent of its exhibition space has been leased, and there are still over three months left until the Athens event opening.

Tags: Athens conferences, Athens events, Greece conferences, Greek shipping, Posidonia 2018, Saudi Aramco, shipping industry

Qatar Airways Announces Flights to Greek Island of Mykonos

2018-02-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to the Greek island of Mykonos starting May 30th.

Tags: Aegean travel, air travel, airlines, flights, Mykonos, Mykonos flights, Qatar Airways

Speleological Club of Crete Beginner Session 2018

2018-02-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up in March, the Speleological Club of Crete (CP.The.K.) will offer the 18th annual speleology seminar for beginners.

Tags: cave exploration, caves, caving, Crete caves, Crete shrines, extreme sports, speleological, Speleological Club of Crete, speleology

Coming to Chania: Global Gardens Foodie Passport

2018-02-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Dourakis Winery

Coming up June 15 – 17, Global Gardens Foodie Passport will present an incredible 3 days of touring, tasting, learning, experiencing Crete’s totally sustainable agricultural lifestyle. Guests will be introduced to the best of the island through a collection of family businesses. 

Tags: Chania food, Chanie events, Charma Brewery, Cretan diet, Cretan foodie, Cretan trips, Crete food, Crete Urban Adventures, Dourakis Winery, foodie, Global Gardens Foodie Passport, GLOBALGARDENS, Manousakis Winery, Platanias, Rebecca Skevaki, Theo Stephan

Crete’s Rethymno Carnival 2018: Partying On

2018-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Since 1914 the city of Rethymno, in North-Central Crete, has celebrated a magnificent festive event, the Carnival of Rethymno. This year, as in the past, the town folk will present; parties, masquerades, traditional dancing and music, theater performances, parades, and many other events.

Tags: Carnival of Rethymno, carnivals, Crete events, Crete festivals, Elena Patsachaki, festivals, Giorgos Hasikos, Katerina Manetaki, Kostas Moschakis, Manos Palafoytis, Nikos Markantonis, Pepi Birliraki, Popi Diniakou-Kriovrisanaki, Rethymno events

2018: From Russia With Valentine’s

2018-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Information from Biletix this week reveals the two most popular and romantic destinations for Russian lovers this year are Sochi and Barcelona.

Tags: Biletix, demand, directions, market, outbound tourism, researches, routes, Skyscanner, Tourbusiness, trends, Valentine's Day

Did Researchers Just Discover Greece’s Ancient Brewmasters?

2018-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery of interest to beer lovers. News that wine was not the first choice of the ancient Greeks during the Bronze Age may set archaeologists to searching for the beer god. 

Tags: Agrissa, Archaeobotany, Archondiko, beer, brewing, Bronze Age, Dionysis, Dionysus i, Tenenet

FYROM Extends Olive Branch to Greece Over Naming Row

2018-02-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Skopje, Macedonia’s left-wing government renames Alexander the Great Airport to Skopje International in order to quell tensions with Greece.

Tags: Alexander the Great Airport, EU, FYROM, Greece, macedonia, NATO, Skopje

Georgia Sees New Boost in Tourism

2018-02-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In tourism news from the Caucasus, the number of  international travellers visiting Georgia increased by 23 per cent in January compared with the same month last year, according to the head of the Georgian National Tourism Agency, Giorgi Chogovadze.

Tags: Caucasus travel, Georgia tourism, Georgia travel, Georgian National Tourism Agency, Giorgi Chogovadze, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Tbilisi

Slovenia and Croatia See Tourist Overnights Boost

2018-02-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from Eurostat, Slovenia and Croatia are two of three countries which saw the biggest tourist overnights increase in the European Union (EU) in 2017. 

Tags: Croatia tours, Europe tourism, Eurostat, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia tourists, Slovenia travel, Southeast Europe

Miss Montenegro Crowned Miss Tourism Europe

2018-02-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Montenegrin model, Kristina Đurković, who was crowned Miss Montenegro in 2015, recently won the title of Miss Europe, as part of Miss Tourism World competition.

Tags: contests, Kristina Đurković, Miss Montenegro, Miss Tourism Europe, Miss Tourism World, Montenegro, tourism emissaries

Croatia Welcomed a Record 18.5 Million Tourists in 2017

2018-01-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatia Creative Commons

In 2017 Croatia welcomed a total of 18.5 million tourists, the most ever in a single year in the nation’s history, with Germans topping the list.

Tags: Croatia, Croatia destinations, Croatia hotels, Croatia tourism, Croatia travel, dubrovnik, Gari Cappelli, Medulin, tourism minister, Umag, Zagreb

Must See in Hong Kong this February: Chocolate Trail Mega Event at Harbour City Mall

2018-01-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Chocolate Trail

Harbour City Shopping Mall hosts its annual “Chocolate Trail” exhibition from January 25 to February 25, 2018. 9 all-new premium chocolate brands will make their debut at this event.

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