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Greece Tourist Arrivals Outpacing Most of the World

Aleksandr Shatskih

The growth in tourism arrivals in Greece early in the 2019 season is double the world average according to data from the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO). In the period starting January of 2019 until March, international touristic flows have slowed overall. According to the UNWTO figures, global arrivals increased only 4 […]

6 years ago

The Best Insta-Sunsets from Amazing Crete Island

Phil Butler

A collection of the best Instagram sunset images from around Crete Island. Amazing inta-sunsets from an island paradise like no other.

6 years ago

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019: Greece Still a Top Cruise Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to experts at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019 event, recent geopolitical developments have failed to knock Greece off its historically strong position on the cruise market

6 years ago

Investors Eye Greek Tourism and Property Markets

Phil Butler

Growing tourism has spurred Greece’s economy and attracted investor interest in large projects with high-profit potential.

6 years ago

Are Thomas Cook and TUI Putting the Squeeze on Greek Hoteliers?

Phil Butler

British tour operator Thomas Cook has asked Greek hoteliers to renegotiate their package deals downward even more for summer 2019

6 years ago

Greece 2nd in the World for Blue Flag Beaches 2019

Phil Butler

Greece ranked 2nd among 47 countries worldwide in 2019’s Blue Flag program with 515 beaches, 15 marinas and 4 sustainable tourism boats in this year’s international quality award roundup.

6 years ago

INSETE Frames Greece’s Prime Tourism Woes

Phil Butler

According to figures compiled by INSETE, per capita spending by holidaymakers to Greece has declined drastically these last 15 years.

6 years ago

“Wine of Greece”a Superstar of the 39th London Wine Fair 2019

Phil Butler

At the 39th London Wine Fair 2019, Greek wine producers participated for the first time under the collective brand name Wine of Greece.

6 years ago

Greece Tourist Spending 27.7% More as of Q1 2019

Phil Butler

Greece has experienced a 21.9% increase in average expenditure per trip in the first quarter of the 2019 touristic season.

6 years ago

Temple of Nemesis Found on Lesvos Island Beath Ancient Mytilini Theater

Argophilia Travel News

Excavators have found beneath the ancient theater of Mytilini, the Temple of Nemesis on the northeast island of Lesvos. What remains of the temple was found under large limestone blocks in the south entry passage to the theater.

6 years ago

Kastelli Airport Project Goes Forward on Crete

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece’s Parliament has ratified an agreement to build a modern international airport at Kastelli on Crete.

6 years ago

Greece: Divers pull out 2 tons of ghost nets from highly biodiverse area

Argophilia Travel News

For the second year in succession, the Healthy Seas initiative returned to Stratoni, a small fishing town in Northern Greece.

6 years ago

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Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

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Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

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