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New Smart Bus Stops in Heraklion Offer Charging and Solar Power

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Heraklion has installed 12 new smart, energy-independent bus stops in key locations across the city as part of the “Heraklion Smart City” project, aimed at improving daily life for residents and visitors. The new stops are powered entirely by solar energy and allow users to charge mobile devices, use lighting, and access modern […]

6 minutes ago

Firka Fortress Rebuilt Digitally to Show Venetian-Era Chania

Kostas Raptis

HMU researchers created a 3D reconstruction of Firka Fortress in Chania using 17th century maps, revealing the monument as it looked during Venetian rule.

1 hour ago

India and China Become the Next Big Promise for Greek Tourism

Kostas Raptis

INSETE study shows India and China as the fastest-growing long-haul markets for Greek tourism in 2026, while the industry calls for strategy, infrastructure, and coordination.

2 days ago

Mabrian: Middle East Conflict Weakens Travel Confidence Across Gulf Destinations

Kostas Raptis

New Mabrian analysis shows declining travel security perception across Gulf destinations and early signs of demand diversion to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

2 days ago

Greece Expands Tourism Statistics Program With Airbnb Data and Mobile Tracking

Kostas Raptis

ELSTAT will track short-term rentals, mobile phone tourism flows, and sustainability indicators under a new tourism data program for 2026-2028.

6 days ago

HBX Group Partners with Outpayce to Modernize Travel Industry Payments

Kostas Raptis

HBX Group partners with Outpayce, an Amadeus company, to launch a new digital payment program designed to simplify how travel companies pay suppliers worldwide.

6 days ago

NestFrame Bets on Community Living Across Europe

Kostas Raptis

Stockholm-based NestFrame launches a European platform investing in regional coliving and community living operators, aiming to scale the fragmented sector.

1 week ago

Beyond the AI Panic: A Prospectus for Human-Curated Intelligence in Hospitality & Travel

Phil Butler

Recent headlines from Hospitality Net (“37% of travelers now use AI — hotels face 65% staffing crisis”) and PhocusWire (“Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset”) reflect a common industry narrative: AI adoption is surging, staffing shortages are worsening, and hotels must automate aggressively to survive. The stats are real — travelers are […]

1 week ago

HBX Group Launches New Global Partner Portal for Hotels

Kostas Raptis

HBX Group introduces a new Partner Portal offering hotels greater autonomy, speed, and security across its global B2B travel marketplace.

2 weeks ago

Greece Limits EV Charging on Ferries

Kostas Raptis

Greece restricts electric vehicles to 40% charge on ferries, raising safety, legal and infrastructure questions ahead of tourist season.

2 weeks ago

Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

1 month ago

Woop Drive Wants to End the Airport Car Rental Ritual for German Travelers

Kostas Raptis

Woop Drive introduces a fully app-based, desk-free car rental service for German travelers in Greece, Spain, Montenegro, the UAE, and Seychelles.

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New Smart Bus Stops in Heraklion Offer Charging and Solar Power

2026-03-11 By Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Heraklion has installed 12 new smart, energy-independent bus stops in key locations across the city as part of the “Heraklion Smart City” project, aimed at improving daily life for residents and visitors. The new stops are powered entirely by solar energy and allow users to charge mobile devices, use lighting, and access modern […]

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Anti-war rally in Chania on March 12 at Municipal Market Square. Protests planned in Heraklion and Rethymno amid concerns over Souda Base.

Chania Firka Fortress Recreated Digitally

Firka Fortress Rebuilt Digitally to Show Venetian-Era Chania

2026-03-11 By Kostas Raptis

HMU researchers created a 3D reconstruction of Firka Fortress in Chania using 17th century maps, revealing the monument as it looked during Venetian rule.

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Crete Shows Resilience While Everyone Watches Oil Prices

2026-03-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an action plan for a possible crisis in 2026.

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Antiwar Protest Planned in Heraklion Over Middle East Conflict

2026-03-10 By Iorgos Pappas

Associations in Heraklion call for antiwar rally on March 12 at Eleftherias Square, demanding Greece’s disengagement from Middle East military operations.

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