A Fraunhofer projection for hotels in 2035 shows a shift toward shared hospitality hubs—one that is already taking shape and accelerating in 2026.
Are Crustaceans Intelligent — and Should We Eat Them?
Studies show crabs, lobsters, and shrimp can learn, remember, solve problems, and form relationships
Greek Farmers Resume Road Blockades After Christmas
Greek farmers have resumed nationwide protests, disrupting roads and border crossings. What travelers should expect as blockades continue.
Travel Advisory: H3N2 Influenza Spreading Across Greece
Seasonal H3N2 influenza is surging earlier than expected due to a fast-spreading H3N2 strain. What travelers to Greece should know.
Saint Basil Comes to Zaros for an Afternoon of Magic
Saint Basil arrives in Zaros on Sunday, December 28, with free children’s activities, storytelling, hot chocolate, and a Christmas market in the village square.
Greece’s Rail Upgrade Signals a New Era for Travel and Tourism
Greece orders 23 new electric trains with a 2027 deadline, introducing digital oversight, faster routes, and rail connections that could reshape travel and tourism nationwide.
Kalikantzaroi, the Creatures Who Slip Through Christmas
Who are the Kalikantzaroi? Greek folklore explains why these mischievous winter spirits appear at Christmas.
Amari Begins Replanting Olive Groves After August 2024 Wildfires
Amari distributes 6,500 olive saplings to fire-affected farmers, supporting recovery, local livelihoods, and Crete’s iconic landscapes.
Santorini Among the World’s Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2026
Santorini features in hotelwithtub.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s most romantic getaways, praised for its views, intimacy, and honeymoon appeal.
Christmas Dinner in Greece Gets Up to 20% More Expensive in 2025
Rising meat and dessert prices push the cost of Greece’s Christmas table up to 20% in 2025, affecting households, restaurants, and holiday travelers.
Greek Airports Break Records Again
Passenger traffic rose 9.5% and flights 9.3% across 39 airports, with strong gains at state-run airports and Heraklion.
Bleisure Travel and Remote Work in Vilnius During Winter 2025-2026
Vilnius, European Christmas Capital 2025, offers remote workers fast connectivity, coworking spaces, and winter culture ideal for bleisure travel.
Winter Solstice in Crete and the Memory of the Sun
Winter Solstice in Crete marks the shortest day of the year, a quiet pause when light turns back, and the island remembers the sun.
Winter Sun in Crete Is Not Your Friend
Winter sun in Crete misleads visitors into unsafe choices. Rapid weather changes, cold, wind, and terrain make the season dangerous beyond cities.
Crete Strengthens Its Tourism Footprint in Austria
Crete reinforced its tourism presence in Austria through targeted B2B meetings in Vienna, focusing on culture, gastronomy, and sustainable travel experiences.
Malaka: Why One Greek Word Explains Everything
A new Kindle book explores what “malaka” really means, how Greeks use it, and why this one word explains daily life, noise, humor, and survival in Greece.
Farmers Push Toward Rio–Antirrio Bridge as Volos Port Blockade Winds Down
Farmers attempt to reach the Rio–Antirrio Bridge while clearing the Volos port blockade, demanding answers on delayed aid payments.
Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours
Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.
Where Turtle Season Meets Zambezi Calving Season in Southern Africa
When Southern Africa Becomes Summer’s Secret Stage While the northern hemisphere pulls its curtains tight for winter, Southern Africa does the opposite. The season flings everything open — skies, forests, beaches, and riverbanks — revealing a kind of summer the postcards never quite capture.Isibindi Africa’s two sister lodges sit in the middle of this pulse, […]
A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets
Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it affects travel plans.