The Municipal Market of Chania, in operations since 1913, will be “restored” over the next two years. Local merchants register concern.
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Green Fund Website for Greece Protected Areas Goes Live
A new website by Green Fund and Goulandris Museum, www.visitgreeknature.gr, launches to showcase Greece’s nature reserves.
Microsoft Partners With Oyo to Create AI Driven Hotel Tech
Microsoft and Oyo have signed a “multi-year strategic alliance” to develop new travel and hospitality technologies.
One of Chania’s Old Hammams Reshaped Into Art Gallery
One of the ancient Turkish baths of the Municipality of Chania has been transformed into an art gallery and exhibition hall.
Aviasales Snags $43 Million in Additional Funding
Travel meta-search platform Aviasales has just announced receiving $43 million in investment from Elbrus Capital Funds and iTech Capital.
Hotelising Cranks Up Digital Marketing Services Offer
Hotelising has announced having added digital marketing services to its offerings for tourism and hospitality companies.
Greece Registers 3,593 New Cases As Protesters Clash With Police
Greece confirmed 3,593 new coronavirus case in the last 24 hours. In Athens, anti-vaxxers clash with police for the third time in 10 days.
“Greece 2.0” Funding Agreement Inked in Brussels
Greek officials and the European Commission signed the first funding agreement as part of Greece’s national recovery plan, Greece 2.0.
Greece COVID Cases Rise Again With 2,972 in 24 Hours
Greece officials confirmed 2,972 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours in the country, with 19 of these identified at entry points.
GNTO Concert Promotes Greece Through Culture and Music
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) aired the “Sunset in Greece” concert, part of an ongoing year-long campaign to promote Greece.
Cyprus Tourism 2021 Recuperation Not Likely Now
Cyprus tourism may not reach the halfway point of 2019 visits as predicted. COVID cases are rising and hoteliers fear failure for 2021.
Greece Now Accepts Negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Tourists
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority will allow tourists to take rapid antigen tests in order to satisfy guidelines for entering the country.
Plaka Bridge Restoration Project Receives European Award
The reconstruction of the Plaka Bridge, washed away by a flash flood in 2015, is awarded a European Heritage Awards/ Europa Nostra Award.
Israel to Reopen for Tourism This Month With Promotion Campaign
Israel has announced its reopening to vaccinated tourists starting at the end of May in conjunction with a major PR campaign.
Greece’s Organized Beaches Reopening May 15th
Greek Secretary-General for Trade and Consumer Protection has announced that Greece’s organized beaches will open on May 15th.