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Trivago Apologizes and Removes Disputed AI Video Following Santorini Complaint

Victoria Udrea

Trivago removed a disputed AI-generated promotional video and apologized after Santorini hoteliers accused the platform of misleading travelers.

2 months ago

Nafplio Sets a Standard with Organized Street Music on the Beachfront

Iorgos Pappas

Nafplio has organized a rotating schedule for street musicians along the waterfront, keeping the atmosphere lively while maintaining order

2 months ago

Bus Strike Exposes Urgent Need for Coordinated Tourism Management in Santorini

Iorgos Pappas

The recent cruise ship strike in Santorini has sparked a heated debate over passenger management. Is the new 70-30 port rule realistic for bus operators?

2 months ago

Greece and the UK Ink Five-Year Tourism MoU

Iorgos Pappas

Greece and the UK have signed their first official tourism MoU. Learn what this five-year partnership means for sustainable growth and incoming UK visitor trends.

2 months ago

Rizes Gastro Taverna Presents A Gastronomic Voyage Through Santorini

Victoria Udrea

On July 7, 2026, Rizes Gastro Taverna in Fira presents an exclusive six-course food and wine pairing event featuring Santo Wines.

2 months ago

Purple Jellyfish Sting Coastal Tourism as Greek Businesses Seek Emergency Support

Iorgos Pappas

Greek business groups are calling for emergency support as purple jellyfish blooms reduce beach attendance and affect tourism businesses in parts of the country.

2 months ago

Greece Launches the New VisitGreece.gr With AI Features and a Digital Tourism Makeover

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s new VisitGreece.gr officially launches with AI-powered travel planning, a companion app, and a digital museum.

2 months ago

Electric Scooters: Heraklion and Beyond Face Strict New Regulations

Argophilia Travel News

The “wild west” of electric scooters is coming to an end. New laws bring age restrictions, mandatory insurance, and heavy fines.

2 months ago

Greek Lawmakers Call for Changes to Tourism for All 2026-2027 to Improve Access for People with Disabilities

Iorgos Pappas

Members of Parliament from PASOK have called on the Ministries of National Economy, Finance, and Tourism to revise the Tourism for All 2026-2027 program, arguing that its current rules continue to exclude many people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and rare diseases. The parliamentary question was submitted by Lassithi MP and PASOK Tourism spokesperson Katerina Spyridakis, […]

2 months ago

Greece Has New Deadlines for Ski Resort Upgrades

Kostas Raptis

In Greece, investment projects related to ski resort upgrades funded by the NextGeneration EU program now have a definitive final deadline of June 30, 2026.

2 months ago

National Bank of Greece and POX Launch Strategic Partnership for Hoteliers

Argophilia Travel News

NBG and the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers announced a partnership offering liquidity support, POS financing, and advisory services for Greek hotels.

2 months ago

Greece Enters Global Competitive Sailing with Hellenic RS21 Sailing League

Iorgos Pappas

The Yacht Club of Greece and Grivalia launch the Hellenic RS21 Sailing League, featuring a new fleet of eco-friendly keelboats and three 2026 regattas.

2 months ago

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

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Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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