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A Thin Light Shines On Greek Hotels From Beyond the Pandemic Tunnel

Phil Butler

The pandemic is destroying the businesses of countless Greeks. There are some bright points, however, for those capable of taking advantage.

6 years ago

Online Hotel Traffic May Reveal Positive Trends for Summer 2020

Aleksandr Shatskih

A Pulse Report from Duetto Research indicates positive demand signals for the global hotel inventory for summer 2020.

6 years ago

Accor Creates Coronavirus “ALL Heartist Fund” to Aid Employees

Aleksandr Shatskih

Accor Group announced last week the launch of the “ALL Heartist Fund” to help its employees affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

6 years ago

A Solemn But Positive Message from Thomas Magnuson

Phil Butler

The following is a message from Thomas Magnuson, CEO of Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel network.

6 years ago

Louis Hotels Adds Five-star Platanias Property to Crete Portfolio

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Louis Hotels has added the five-star Asterion Suites & Spa at Platanias to its portfolio of properties on Crete.

6 years ago

Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki Receives Green Key Sustainability Label

Phil Butler

Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has received the eco-friendly “Green Key” international environmental label.

6 years ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group Emerges as Greek Hotel Brand to Watch in 2020

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This week Metaxas Group of Companies announced a new corporate identity, Metaxa Hospitality Group, marking 2020 as “a new era of growth with new investments”. An internationally recognized brand, Metaxa Hospitality Group is a multiple award-winning Group with over 45 international awards and certifications. Launched back in 1975 on Crete, the Metaxas Group of Companies is the […]

6 years ago

Santo Maris Oia Wins “World’s Leading Boutique Resort for 2019” Award

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Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, has been named World’s Leading Boutique Resort at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2019.

6 years ago

Greece Hospitality Conundrum: Is Airbnb the Real Enemy of Hoteliers?

Phil Butler

Alexandros Vassilikos, who’s President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, is calling a solid framework to regulate the activities of the short-term rental market in Greece. On the opening day of the Xenia 2019 exhibition, one of Greece’s most successful hoteliers presented the forum and the Greece Hospitality with a unique potential. Here’s my take. aaa Speaking […]

6 years ago

Infinity Suites & Dana Villas Creates Special Winter Offer

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Inity Suites & Dana Villas in Firostefani has created a unique special late season offer for guests seeking Santorini sunsets.

6 years ago

Manolis Papadakis Named GM at the Brown Acropol Hotel in Athens

Argophilia Travel News

Brown Hotels announced their entry into the Greek hotel market with the coming opening of the Acropol Hotel in the center of Athens.

6 years ago

An Instagram 101 for Hoteliers from Amazing Crete

Phil Butler

There are so many amazing hotels on Crete. However, relatively few have an eye and a method for sharing their magic on Instagram. Here’s a shortlist of those that do understand the value of a picture. The Instagram share below by Minos Palace Hotel & Suites conveys an idea, a dream if you will. This […]

7 years ago

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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