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Eastern Europe

Is the iBlue Project Going to Sail for Yachting Tourism?

Phil Butler

Officials in Crete are looking at ways to optimize the potential for yacht and luxury boating in a 3-day event in Agios Nikolaos that took place last week. The event was the lead-in to the implementation of the EU-backed iBLUE project.

The Santorini Experience 2018 in Pictures

Aleksandr Shatskih

The much talked about ”Santorini Experience 2018” competition of running and swimming finished off last week on the magnificent Greek island. Competitors and spectators from around the world enjoyed a stellar three day festival of sport and touristic magic. Argo would like to share the magic with you with stunning video and Instagram from Santorini.

Yacht Tourism Execs Quiz PM Tsipras: “Has the Sun Set on Our Industry?”

Phil Butler

Greece’s yacht tourism sector has asked Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to annul a recent ministerial decision which does away with tax-deductible on the boat purchases. The yacht tourism experts warn the bad decisions by ministers will wreck the future of sea tourism in Greece. This story elevates the question of whether or not the country’s leaders want to rejuvenate […]

Pre-bookings from UK to Greece Up 10% for 2019

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to a report from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in the UK & Ireland, pre-sale tourist bookings for 2019 from the United Kingdom to Greece are up by 10 percent over last year. GNTO officials attribute some of the growth to gaining popularity of Greek ski resorts.

Lasithi Region Creates “Fam Trip” to Woo Austrians

Phil Butler

In news from the Lasithi Regional unit of Crete, officials of the prefecture organized a special introduction to the region in cooperation with GNTO Austria. A fam trip was organized to highlight the unique beauty of Eastern Crete, and to “familiarize” Austrians with the area.

SETE 2018 Conference to Focus on Digital and Destination Management

Phil Butler

“Tourism in Transition,” or #someTHINKdifferent,” is the theme of the upcoming SETE conference in Athens. The conference, organized in cooperation with TOPOSOPHY and entertainment company weareJARVIS, will host over 500 tourism professionals.

First Ever SwimRunHydra Runs November 16 Thru 18

Aleksandr Shatskih

The first-ever SwimRunHydra will be held from 16 to 18 November on the popular island of Hydra. The event is part of the TRIMORE Multisports TOUR and is co-organised by the Municipality of Hydra and Sailing Club of Hydra.

Skorpios Islet VIP Project Goes Forward as Planned

Aleksandr Shatskih

The development of the famous Skorpios islet, located off the Ioanian island of Lefkada, has begun according to news from GTP. As we previously reported, luxurious 160-million-euro exclusive luxury digs to host VIPs are in plans for a remake of the former Aristotle Onassis retreat.