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AI Everywhere: Hospitality’s Latest Campfire Sing-Along

Phil Butler examines Hospitality Net’s 2026 Hotel Yearbook, questioning whether its AI industry overview offers genuine insight or simply repackages…

Mitsotakis Rejects Bayeux Tapestry Loan Model for Parthenon Marbles, Demands Permanent Reunification

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis rules out borrowing the Parthenon marbles under a loan agreement, calling for their permanent return to…

New Kastelli Airport Could Open Home Port Era for Heraklion’s Cruise Future

Heraklion expects more than 400,000 cruise passengers in 2026, but the bigger opportunity lies ahead, with the new Kastelli airport…

Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue…

Rethymno Is Giving Repeat Tourists Something Better Than a Trophy

Rethymno will honor loyal repeat visitors on World Tourism Day by planting trees in their name, linking tourism, sustainability, and…

Greece’s Births Have Fallen 42% Since 2009

Fewer babies, an aging population and a growing divide between mainland Greece and regions such as Crete are reshaping the…

How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is…

Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

A young man from Nea Alikarnassos is hospitalized in stable condition after testing positive for West Nile virus. Mosquito control…

Crete Tourist Buses to Strike, Airport Transfers and Excursions Affected

Crete tourist bus operators will strike September 10 and 11, affecting excursions, airport transfers and cruise transportation in Heraklion.

Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

Heraklion is planning schools, social housing, green spaces and public facilities on three former military sites. But before every square…