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Meliá Expands in Greece with INNSiDE Crete Elounda

Iorgos Pappas

Elounda Ilion will be transformed into the INNSiDE Crete Elounda by May 2025. The new hotel will provide a holistic lifestyle experience.

2 years ago

Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete Open Under Hilton Brand

Phil Butler

The stunning Numo Ierapetra Resort opens under Hilton’s “Curio” management brand for 2024.

2 years ago

Sani Asterias Beachfront Residential Suites Opening on June 21, 2024

Iorgos Pappas

Sani Resort introduces the new Sani Asterias Beachfront Residential Suites, debuting on June 21st, with luxe amenities and bespoke services.

2 years ago

K9 Resorts to Open 7 New Pet Hotels

Victoria Udrea

K9 Resorts will open five new pet hotels in Denver, Colorado, and two in Clearwater, Florida, over the next five years.

2 years ago

HSU Unveils Revamped Hotel Star Ratings in Europe

Mihaela Lica Butler

Unveiled in Budapest: HSU’s revamped hotel star ratings, set to boost guest satisfaction. Effective January 2025

2 years ago

TripAdvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Hotels: The World’s Best Stays

Manuel Santos

Tripadvisor announced the selection of winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels Awards.

2 years ago

Bangkok’s Iconic Dusit Thani Hotel Reopens in September with Early Booking Perks

Kostas Raptis

Starting May 1, 2024, early bookers will receive a nightly credit of USD 75 (THB 2,700 net) for dining and spa treatments and other appealing benefits.

2 years ago

Two Nobu Hotels to Open in Bulgaria

Manuel Santos

Nobu Hospitality will open two Nobu hotels in Bulgaria: Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sofia and Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Varna.

2 years ago

A Local Guide’s Take on Esperides Resort Crete

Phil Butler

Esperides Resort Crete is a nice hotel, but not a five-star resort or the experience marketing has established.

2 years ago

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa to Open in 2025

Manuel Santos

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa will introduce the brand’s mindful ethos and serene spaces to the sought-after island destination.

2 years ago

Jeddah Historic District Unveils Inaugural Trio of Heritage Hotels

Iorgos Pappas

The Jeddah Historic District started restoring and redeveloping three historic buildings in Al Balad into high-end hotels.

2 years ago

Radisson RED Belgrade Opens Its Doors

Victoria Udrea

Radisson RED Belgrade opened its doors with 88 rooms, chic lifestyle decor and cutting-edge technology for the modern guest.

2 years ago

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European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

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Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices

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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.

strong tourism season

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.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

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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