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The Greece Tourism Crisis: First Good, Then Bad, Now Worse

Phil Butler

Greece’s drive to promote tourism using the status quo, it is not going to work. Everything put forward from the tourism ministry and the rest of the current administration is about going back and appearing to go forward.

5 years ago

Now You Can Listen to the Oldest Song in the World [Video]

Phil Butler

We were amazed to discover this story on Protothema of the oldest song in the world, and how it’s a song we can actually listen to.

5 years ago

Was the End of the Minoans the Will of the Gods?

Phil Butler

Were the Minoans the people Plato referred to as Atlanteans? What really happened to this bright Bronze Age civilization?

5 years ago

Crete Doctor Bids: “Come Tour the Hospital If You Do Not Believe!”

Phil Butler

The director of pediatrics at Crete’s PAGNI Hospital bids protestors to tour the hospital if they do not believe the dangers of COVID-19.

5 years ago

This Week’s Hashtag #creteisland Shares on Instagram

Phil Butler

A collection of business Instagram shares from fabulous Crete Island, Greece.

5 years ago

EU Commissioners Propose Disney-Dopey Style COVID Labels

Phil Butler

EU officials now want to do a “Disney” on the COVID-19 pandemic after member states show fragmented policies to defeat the virus.

5 years ago

Tourism Minister Tells CNN He’s Proud Greece Reopened to Tourists

Phil Butler

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says he’s proud of tourism season redux. Citizens not so proud with COVID-19 cases rising.

5 years ago

Was the TUI Deal a Bad Pandemic Bargain for the Greeks?

Phil Butler

Many people are now convinced that Greece should have stayed shut to outside tourists until the coronvirus pandemic passed.

5 years ago

Alexandra Manousakis Launches New Art & Wine Labeling Campaign

Phil Butler

Manousakis Wineries will launch a stunning artistic labeling campaign for the Nostos Alexandra’s wines in the coming weeks.

5 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 23, 2020

Phil Butler

August is coming to a close as is a totally failed tourism season on Crete, but the locals show no sign of giving up on paradise.

5 years ago

Resilient Business Ecosystems: The Only Vaccine for Travel & Hospitality

Phil Butler

The only way to weather the COVID-19 storm is to be lean, efficient, and flexible in the short and long term.

5 years ago

If Kazantzakis Had Used Instagram – Here’s What He’d Have Shared

Phil Butler

If the legendary author Nikos Kazantzakis had used Instagram, here are some shares he might have liked in order to show the world Crete.

5 years ago

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2026-03-19 By Iorgos Pappas

An incident in Amari highlights local traditions and safety in Crete. Here is what travelers should know about this isolated event.

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2026-03-19 By Victoria Udrea

From fuel to fishing nets, rising costs are reshaping Crete’s fishing industry. This affects the authentic seafood experience tourists love.

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The Struggle Behind Crete’s Neighborhood Shops

2026-03-19 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s small businesses, from bakeries to kiosks. A closer look at how local shops shape the island’s authentic tourist experience.

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2026-03-18 By Argophilia Travel News

Zarpa News reports bus ticket price increases in Chania as rising fuel costs push fares higher across urban KTEL services in Crete.

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Visitor Limits at Kourtaliotiko Gorge

2026-03-18 By Manuel Santos

Visitor limits at Kourtaliotiko Gorge in Crete show early success, with officials considering similar measures for crowded natural sites like Balos to protect the environment.

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