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Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa to Open in 2018

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According to the news this month from the Malta Tourism Authority, the all new Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa is slated to open where once a Le Méridien property stood. The rebrand of the already popular Malta stay promises guest Marriott service at one of St. Julian’s Bay’s most picturesque properties.

9 years ago

Three New Hotels to Open in Crimea

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Three new hotels comprising nearly 500 places will open in Yalta in the South and in the village of Ordzhonikidze in the East of the Crimean Peninsula in 2017. According to the Minister of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic Sergey Strelbitsky, new properties in Ordzhonikidze along with a new Bristol Hotel, will further modernize the peninsula’s accommodation choices.

9 years ago

AccorHotels Acquires VeryChic

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The anticipated AccorHotels acquisition of VeryChic is now complete according to the hotel chain. Now Accor can complete digital private sales of luxury hotel rooms and apartments, cruises, breaks, packages and more.

9 years ago

LABRANDA Premium Aqua Fun Opens in Marrakesh

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MUNICH, Germany- The official opening ceremony at the LABRANDA Premium Aqua Fun, 252-room, all-inclusive resort and home to the largest water park in the region, entailed a cocktail reception, live entertainment and a lavish dinner attended by major stakeholders and industry professionals. “We are committed to Morocco and our current portfolio of five hotels is […]

9 years ago

Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum Opens

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Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum, the debut of Hilton Hotels & Resorts in the northwest region of the Russian Federation.

9 years ago

Rezidor Hotel Group to Open Radisson RED Hotel in Kraków in 2019

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Rezidor Hotel Group expands its European portfolio with a new Radisson RED Hotel in Krakow, Poland.

9 years ago

Six Senses Hotels to Open Luxury Resort in Kaplankaya

Aleksandr Shatskih

Six Senses Hotels takes over Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya and converts it into a Six Senses resort that will open in May.

9 years ago

Magnuson Hotels Joins 5 Million Room HRS Portfolio to Expand Business Traveler Segment

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HRS, the world’s leading hotel content provider with more than five million rooms in global distribution systems, added Magnuson Hotels’ 1,000+ properties to its inventory. Magnuson Hotels is the world’s largest independent hotel group, with its hotel locations spread across six countries and three continents.

9 years ago

IHG signs eight new Holiday Inn® & Holiday Inn Express® hotels to the Holiday Inn Brand Family in Germany

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the signing of eight new hotels within the Holiday Inn® brand family in Germany.

9 years ago

Santo Maris Oia: Santorini Honeymoon Dream

Aleksandr Shatskih

Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites and Spa offers the ultimate stay for a romantic getaway on Santorini for a new special price.

9 years ago

7 Days Premium Vienna South Gate to Open in 2019

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Plateno Group is currently building a new hotel in Austria. 7 Days Premium Vienna South Gate is planned to open in 2019.

9 years ago

Magnuson Hotels Brand Boosts Revenue 25%

Aleksandr Shatskih

America’s fastest growing hotel brand, Magnuson Hotels has announced a revenue increase in excess of 25% for the portfolio of Magnuson Grand, Magnuson Hotel and M Star for 2016 versus 2015.

9 years ago

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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

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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.

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

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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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