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Cretalive Reports Greece’s Real Estate Market Runs on Three Different Speeds as Tech-Upgrades Outpace Location

Analysis published by Cretalive reveals that the Greek real estate market remains remarkably resilient, though growth rates are fragmenting wildly…

Heraklion Mayor Says Crete Is Catching Up on Decades of Delays

At the Economist conference in Chania, Heraklion Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos addressed long-standing infrastructure gaps and local government reforms needed to…

New EU Biometric System Sparks Chaos at Greek Land Borders

Greek tourism leaders demand the urgent suspension of the EU's new EES biometric border system after kilometer-long queues threaten northern…

easyJet and IATA Slam Governments Over Entry/Exit System Issues

easyJet and IATA warn of widespread operational chaos at European airports due to the new EES biometric system.

Greece Launches Intensified Hospitality Labor Inspections for Summer 2026

Greece is ramping up labor inspections ahead of the 2026 tourist season, targeting unpaid overtime, undeclared work, and digital work…

Crete Greenlights Major Tourism and Road Project Plans

Crete approves major projects, including a 374-bed hotel in Lasithi, port upgrades in Palaiochora, and roadworks in Heraklion.

Ryanair Closes Thessaloniki Base and Suspends Winter Flights to Heraklion and Chania

Ryanair announces a massive reduction in Greek winter flights for 2026, closing bases in Thessaloniki and Crete due to high…

Saharan Dust Expected Across Crete Starting Saturday, May 9

Crete authorities warn of Saharan dust concentrations exceeding safety limits on May 9-10.

Greece Proposes Constitutional Reform to Shield Humanity in the Age of AI

Prime Minister Mitsotakis outlines a landmark constitutional revision to ensure AI serves human freedom and society.

Understanding the Home Buying Process as a First-Timer

Master the home buying process with our essential guide for first-time buyers.

Direct Travel Expands Avenir to Energy, Marine, and Mining Sectors

Direct Travel and ATPI expand the Avenir platform to streamline executive and workforce logistics for the global energy, marine, and…

Ascott Rebuilds its Infrastructure for the AI Era

Ascott partners with Accenture and Amadeus to pioneer Agentic Commerce, allowing AI agents to plan and book travel stays autonomously.

Amari Hosts Landmark Panhellenic Education Conference

Educators and AI experts gather in Amari, Crete, for a landmark conference on the future of digital literacy, sustainability, and…

Business Travel Braces for Impact as Geopolitical Storm Clouds Over Europe

GBTA poll reveals a sharp decline in confidence in corporate travel, as travel managers cite geopolitical instability as a top…

Is the Middle East Conflict Cooling Greece’s Tourism Heat?

Greek MP warns tourism is drifting as Middle East tensions hit bookings and raise safety concerns.

Fuel Costs Impact Aegean’s Routes and Fleet Expansion

Aegean faces a €110M surge in fuel costs, prompting fare adjustments even as it prepares for new routes to India…

Ryanair Announces New 60-Minute Bag Drop Rule

Ryanair is increasing the bag drop and airport check-in deadline to 60 minutes before departure starting November 2026.

Ierapetra Launches Rewarding New Recycling Scheme

Ierapetra launches a new recycling program in which residents can earn €1 for every 33 items they recycle at new…

Aegean Adds New Routes Amid Strategic Pivot to India

Aegean Airlines adds Casablanca, Rotterdam, Paphos, and Bari to its 2026 schedule while pushing Mumbai and Delhi flights to 2027.

Choice Hotels AI AWS Strategy Reshapes Hospitality

Choice Hotels rolls out AI across operations with AWS, aiming to automate service pricing and guest experience.