Saturday, September 14th, The Greatest Variety Show brings Vegas sensation to Heraklion and the Garden Theater “Manos Hadjidakis.”
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An Instagram 101 for Hoteliers from Amazing Crete
There are so many amazing hotels on Crete. However, relatively few have an eye and a method for sharing their magic on Instagram. Here’s a shortlist of those that do understand the value of a picture. The Instagram share below by Minos Palace Hotel & Suites conveys an idea, a dream if you will. This […]
New Incredible Crete Campaign Showcases the Island’s Winter Magic
A new campaign from the creators of Incredible Crete invites winter travelers to this amazing and diverse island.
Nemea’s Aidonia Dig Reveals Two Unlooted Mycenaean Period Tombs
Archaeologists have unearthed two new unplundered chamber tombs dating from the Late Mycenaean period of the Mycenaean palaces (circa 1400-1200 BC). Systematic research being conducted at the Aidonia dig by the Antiquities Ephorate of Corinth at the Mycenaean cemetery of Aidonia in Nemea continue to reveal fascinating new knowledge. In the first of the two […]
Elounda Hills Project a Step Closer With Marina Approval
The construction of the super-luxurious €600-million-euro Elounda Hills project in eastern Crete is now closer at hand.
Prince Harry Launches Travalyst With Tourism’s Heavy Hitters
Prince Harry has launched a new project known as Travalyst alongside tourism’s heavy hitters in order to boost sustainable practices.
Selina Announces First Greece Hotel – Selina Centavrus Pelion
Global hospitality brand, Selina has just introduced its first Greece hotel, the Selina Centavrus Pelion at the iconic “Balcony of Mount Pelion.” The hotel is a near-perfect mix of a hostel and an innovative boutique hotel experience set in amazing nature. This stunning hotel at the beautiful village of Makrinitsa provides a breathtaking experience reminiscent of 19th-century […]
A Marketing Advisory to the GNTO: Revisit Excellence
With Russia touristic losses in view, here’s a look at what the GNTO has done wrong overall in current campaigns aimed at boosting tourism.
On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans
The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series by Argophilia.
The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise
Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences to remember get share time.
Clean Blue Paros Paves Way to Island Sustainability
Clean Blue Paros’ program to make the island the first plastic-waste free Mediterranean island may pave the way to true sustainability.
Marshal Tito’s Famous Yacht to Be a Floating Museum
The once magnificent yacht Geleb (Seagull) of the famous Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito, may soon be a showpiece again.
Fever Startup Snags Another $35 Million in Funding
Fever has raised $35 million in Series D funding led by Rabuten Capital, Accel, Atresmedia, and others. The question is, will it be enough?
TUI Family Life is Getting a PR Black Eye at Elounda Breeze Resort
TUI Family Life is mucking up Crete’s vacationing reputation this summer. A plethora of complaints haunt Elounda Breeze Resort.
The Troy of Legend Now Thought to Be Much Older
Recent excavations at the ancient city Troy in Turkey’s northwestern Çanakkale province reveal a much older history than previously thought.