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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing Struggles

2025-04-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.

Anemos Consortium Will Landscape a Circular Garden Inside the Athens International Airport

2025-04-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Anemos Consortium to Design Circular Garden at Athens International Airport

The Anemos Consortium will oversee a 1.28 billion euro expansion at Athens International Airport by 2032, including a circular garden, upgraded passenger areas, and modernized commercial zones.

The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau

2025-04-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

red tulip of Crete

Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.

Easter in Heraklion

2025-04-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Easter in Heraklion

Easter in Heraklion transforms the city with ancient rituals, midnight gatherings, and a crackling sense of anticipation.

Are Your Pets Ready for Easter Night in Crete?

2025-04-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Pet owners are urged to protect animal welfare on Easter night by keeping animals indoors, avoiding restraints, using proper identification.

What Does the 1.28 Billion Euro Expansion Plan Mean for Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos?

2025-04-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Athens International Airport CEO Yannis Paraschis announces a 1.28 billion euro investment plan through 2032.

Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year

2025-04-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete easter bookings

Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% this year, as churches both East and West celebrate Easter on the same date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.

5 Building Supplies to Strengthen Your Home

2025-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

building supplies

From sturdy foundations to weather-ready finishes, discover 5 top building supplies that’ll add strength and peace of mind to your home.

How to Make Authentic Gamopilafo, the Beloved Cretan Wedding Rice Dish

2025-04-08 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Gamopilafo

Gamopilafo, the heart of Cretan weddings, is more than rice. Learn how broth, butter, and lemon create a soul-warming dish.

Santorini Easter Reservations Down 70%

2025-04-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Santorini Easter reservations are showing a sharp decline—what does this mean for travelers and the island’s tourism?

New Rules Transform the Greek Tourism Experience

2025-04-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Greek tourism experience

Greece updates its accommodation regulations after nearly 50 years, enhancing the Greek tourism experience.

NeaKriti: Neglect and Decay on the Path to Kazantzakis’ Grave

2025-04-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

path to Kazantzakis' grave

NeaKriti reports concerning neglect on the path to Kazantzakis’ grave. Why has such a place of historical importance been ignored?

Crete Builds Its First Marine Leisure Dive Park

2025-04-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Marine Leisure Dive Park in Crete

On April 2, 2025, Crete debuted its first Marine Leisure Dive Park, kicking off with the sinking of R/K NESTOR.

Digital Card Confusion in Tourism and Hospitality

2025-03-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

digital card

The Heraklion Chamber hosted an event on the digital card, revealing key details on work hours, fines, flexible schedules, etc.

Top Tips for an Unforgettable Snowmobile Tour in Park City

2025-03-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

snowmobiling

Park City offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and snowy thrills, making it a prime destination for snowmobiling enthusiasts.

Crete Deals with Early Water Shortage Crisis

2025-03-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

water shortage AI illustration

Cretan officials warn about severe water shortage as big cities prepare for hitherto unheard-of difficulties.

First Animal Police Unit in Greece Lands on Crete

2025-03-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Animal Police

The introduction of 25 Animal Police officers in Crete marks Greece’s pioneering effort in animal welfare enforcement.

DMNO for Santorini With €1 Million for Marketing

2025-03-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

DMMO for Santorini

Santorini’s tourism gets a boost as the Tourism Minister announces a DMMO for Santorini with €1 million in funding and new marketing strategies.

Santorini Hotel Bookings Show Signs of Recovery

2025-03-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Santorini hotel bookings show signs of recovery

Santorini hotel bookings show signs of recovery as accommodations reopen ahead of Easter. New strategies for boosting tourism on the island.

2000 Job Vacancies in Rhodes and Kos Days Before the Tourist Season

2025-03-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

2000 job vacancies in Rhodes and Kos

2000 job vacancies in Rhodes and Kos remain unfilled. Bureaucracy delays threaten hotel operations and island economies ahead of the season.

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