The new luxury cruise ship named ‘Celebrity Edge’ is sailing the Aegean for as part of an 11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise package
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Greek Tourism Ministry Gives Okay for Leros Marina
eece’s Tourism Minister Thanasis Theocharopoulos has approved an agreement for the construction of a marina on the island of Leros.
Sitia Bay Resort Project Moves Forward in Crete’s Far East
The massive Sitia Bay Resort development in the far-east of Crete appears to be moving forward at a faster clip after Iktinos takeover.
Banyan Tree’s first Europe resort footprint – Angsana Corfu
Earlier this month, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts announced they will debut Angsana Corfu, the chain’s first Greece resort.
Daedalus Exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio
At the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio, the exhibition “Daedalus: In the Footsteps of the Legendary Craftsman,” runs through March 1st of 2020.
Greece Tourist Arrivals Outpacing Most of the World
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 […]
The Best Insta-Sunsets from Amazing Crete Island
A collection of the best Instagram sunset images from around Crete Island. Amazing inta-sunsets from an island paradise like no other.
Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019: Greece Still a Top Cruise Destination
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
Investors Eye Greek Tourism and Property Markets
Growing tourism has spurred Greece’s economy and attracted investor interest in large projects with high-profit potential.
Are Thomas Cook and TUI Putting the Squeeze on Greek Hoteliers?
British tour operator Thomas Cook has asked Greek hoteliers to renegotiate their package deals downward even more for summer 2019
Greece 2nd in the World for Blue Flag Beaches 2019
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.
INSETE Frames Greece’s Prime Tourism Woes
According to figures compiled by INSETE, per capita spending by holidaymakers to Greece has declined drastically these last 15 years.