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Tourism Shortfall in Cyprus: A Serious Concern for 2024

Kostas Raptis

The Cyprus Hoteliers Association (PASYXE) President, Thanos Michaelides, has raised alarms about an anticipated shortfall of 30,000 tourists this season, resulting in a loss of €25 million in revenue. The need to extend the tourism season and ensure year-round hotel operations is critical. Doing so could mitigate labor market seasonality, strengthen local businesses, increase state […]

Urgent Travel Warnings for Crete: Extreme Heat and Over-Tourism

Mihaela Lica Butler

Extreme Heat Grips Europe: Several regions in Europe, particularly Greece, Italy, and Spain, are experiencing severe heatwaves with temperatures surpassing 40°C. The British Red Cross noted these “unusually hot weather conditions” at the end of June. Tragically, British TV presenter Michael Mosley was reported as missing or deceased during Greece’s historic heatwave. Over-Tourism Sparks Protests: […]

Floating Platform Reinstated at Cretan Beach

Manuel Santos

Platform Restored to Ensure Safety Visitors to the famed Balos Beach in western Crete can now disembark safely, thanks to the reinstatement of a floating platform. A video that surfaced on social media revealed tourists struggling to reach the shore, wading through neck-deep water while holding their belongings aloft. Giorgos Mylonakis, the mayor of Kissamos, […]

Crete’s Local Residents Suffer Amidst Mass Tourism

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Strain of Mass Tourism Crete anticipates a surge in tourists this summer, putting an increasing strain on local resources. Villagers, particularly in small communities, face a severe water shortage that makes daily life more difficult and deters visitors. The small village of Kokkino Chorio in the Chania region is one example of an intolerable […]

Yellow Fire Danger Warning for Crete

Argophilia Travel News

The Greek Civil Protection has issued a yellow fire danger warning for Crete and an orange alert for parts of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace.

Taxi Drivers Strike in Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion taxi owners have scheduled a work stoppage and a motorized march for tomorrow, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in the city centre. This decision was unanimously made by their Association. Their primary demand is to stop the interference in their transport services. Key Demands of the Taxi Owners The association released a statement specifying their […]

Professional Tour Guides Strike in Crete

Kostas Raptis

The professional tour guides of Crete and Santorini organized a strike today, Thursday, July 11, to oppose a proposed bill by the Ministry of Tourism. According to the tour guides, the legislation “degrades and alters the challenging nature of their profession.” Details of the Protest Support from the Labor Center of Heraklion (EKI) The Labor […]