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Greek Officials Sustaining Ineptness at Solving People’s Problems

Phil Butler

In Crete, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the island’s governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis, met recently to hammer out a strategy to make Crete into a model sustainable tourism destination. Kefalogiannia offered this statement to reporters:  “We’re here today to lay the foundations so that Crete becomes a model of sustainable tourism development.”  She also pointed […]

2 years ago

New Covid Strain and the Urgent Call for the Return of Masks in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Scientists in Greece are calling for reintroducing mask-wearing as a crucial preventive measure against new strains of COVID-19, particularly Eris and BA.6 substrains.

2 years ago

Sept. 9-16 the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games “Heraklion 2023”

Phil Butler

Heraklion , Crete is hosting the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games 2023 from September 9 to 16. More than 1,500 top athletes will be competing.

2 years ago

Cyprus’s Cavo Zoe Delivers On Regenerative Tourism Promise

Phil Butler

Cavo Zoe Seaside Hotel in Cyprus becomes award winning example of what regenerative tourism means – giving back.

2 years ago

Do You Believe in Mermaids? Vritomartis, the Nymph of Gortys

Mihaela Lica Butler

Vritomartis was a mermaid and a Minoan Goddess of mountains and hunting who fled from King Minos and became a protector of fishermen and hunters.

2 years ago

Sitia’s Quest for Guinness World Records: Serving the Largest Kakavia

Mihaela Lica Butler

On Friday, August 18, Sitia’s central square is scheduled to be the site of the attempt to conquer the GWR for the largest serving of kakavia.

2 years ago

Crete Adventurers: Alex Roniotis @ Agriomantra

Phil Butler

Crete adventurer Alex Roniotis shares remote Agriomantra Beach and Gorge via Instagram and Cretanbeaches.com

2 years ago

Travel and Hospitality Content Marketing Trends 2023

Mihaela Lica Butler

In 2023, the travel and hospitality industry’s content marketing landscape is evolving rapidly. By embracing the following trends, businesses can stay ahead of the competition and connect with their target audience on a deeper level.

2 years ago

Five Trends Shaping the Future of Restaurant Design

Mihaela Lica Butler

The future of restaurant design is an exciting blend of technology, sustainability, flexibility, immersion, and biophilic elements. As the industry evolves, restaurant owners and designers must adapt to meet customers’ changing needs and expectations. 

2 years ago

Nine More Remarkable Places Via Cretan Beaches

Phil Butler

An impactful collection of Crete imagery from the creator of Cretan Beaches, Alexandros Roniotis

2 years ago

Remembering Markos Ladomenos – One of the Small gods of Crete

Phil Butler

Our family was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend, Markos Ladomenos (1945 – 2023), from the village of Galatas. He was a great man in the same way we call such people “the small gods of Crete.” Here is a sliver of his story and my parting words for him […]

2 years ago

Don’t Let Them Hijack Regenerative Tourism

Phil Butler

Regeneration International says big corporations are hijacking the regenerative agriculture trend. The same hijack is occurring in travel.

2 years ago

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Bookings for Greece Slowing Due to Middle East Tensions

2026-03-17 By Manuel Santos

Travel demand for Greece has entered a wait-and-see phase as tensions in the Middle East affect bookings and key tourism markets.

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Major Hersonissos Project Faces Delays After Archaeological Discoveries

2026-03-17 By Victoria Udrea

Redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone is delayed by archaeology, bureaucracy and lack of coordination.

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Allergy Season Starts Early

2026-03-16 By Victoria Udrea

Spring allergy season is starting early in Greece. Doctors advise preparing before symptoms begin, as pollen levels rise with warmer weather.

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New Green Space Under Construction in Mastabas

2026-03-16 By Arthur Butler

Works continue on a new green space in Mastabas, Heraklion. Officials say no parking spaces will be lost, a statement drivers will read twice.

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Heraklion Projects Update

2026-03-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion announces progress on VOAK works, parking plans, road repairs, and waste policy, as the city continues its slow battle with traffic, infrastructure, and reality.

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