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Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas Launches New Website from Eyewide Digital Marketing

Kostas Raptis

Eyewide Digital Marketing Agency’s long-standing partnership with Mantonanaki Group’s luxurious Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas continues. Most recently, Eyewide delivered a stunning and highly responsive new website for the well-known resort.  The project presented special challenges because of the destination’s uniqueness and the resort’s high-quality services. However, with the assistance of the hotel’s managers and […]

2 years ago

Unmatched Luxury at Semeli Coast Mykonos Resort

Argophilia Travel News

Since June 2024, Semeli Coast Mykonos Resort, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, has been welcoming guests to experience luxury on the Mykonos coastline. With a prime spot on Merchia Beach, this resort boasts 45 plush suites and villas, each featuring a private pool or Jacuzzi with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Hilton’s […]

2 years ago

Discover Elios Hill: A Luxurious Retreat in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Experience the very best of Crete at Elios Hill in Hersonissos, a sanctuary where elegance meets nature.

2 years ago

CNMC Fines Booking.com €413 Million for Market Abuse

Manuel Santos

Spain’s anti-trust agency, CNMC, has fined Booking.com €413.2 million for exploiting its dominant position in Spain’s market.

2 years ago

Bulgaria May Tourism: Surge in Foreign Tourists and Hotel Revenues

Kostas Raptis

Significant Increase in Hotel Revenues In May, Bulgarian hotels experienced a notable rise in revenue, reaching BGN 116 million—an impressive 32.2% increase over the same period in 2023. Foreign tourists contributed BGN 58.8 million to this total, slightly surpassing the BGN 57.1 million spent by local guests. Key Revenue Highlights: Growth in Overnight Stays The […]

2 years ago

SEAFOS Luxury Resort & Spa Opens in Nafplio

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This July, Fattal Group announced the opening of the beachfront SEAFOS Luxury Resort & Spa in Nafplio, Greece.

2 years ago

Numo Mykonos Opened in Q2 2024

Victoria Udrea

Building on the success of Numo Ierapetra in Crete, Numo Hotels & Resorts unveiled in open in Q2 2024 its next venture: Numo Mykonos.

2 years ago

Crete’s Best Adults-Only Stays – Stella Island Luxury Resort

Phil Butler

Stella Island Luxury Resort is one of Crete’s most luxurious and romantic adults-only hotels. The resort is a water wonderland in paradise.

2 years ago

IHG’s InterContinental Crete is Officially Open

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IHG opens the InterContinental Crete for summer 2024. The luxurious hotel is on the seafront at Agios Nikolaos.

2 years ago

Louis Hotels Opens King Jason Zante Resort on Zakynthos

Iorgos Pappas

Louis Hotels opens the all new, adults only King Zante Resort on Zakynthos Island.

2 years ago

The Ilisian: Athens’ New Urban Oasis of Cool

Iorgos Pappas

The Ilisian: Athens’ top destination for limitless creativity and exquisite tastes. A must-visit spot for both locals and visitors.

2 years ago

Ikos Kissamos Resort Opening Delayed to 2026

Mihaela Lica Butler

The opening of the Ikos Kissamos resort has been postponed to May 2026, moving away from the initial 2025 target.

2 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.

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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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