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Premia Properties Secures Rhodes and Crete Resorts

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Premia Properties REIC, a real estate investment firm, has officially acquired two Sunwing Hellas resorts in Greece. According to the news, the transaction strengthens Premia’s presence in the country’s thriving hospitality sector. The purchase, concluded on December 19, includes full ownership of “SUNWING HOTELS Hellas SINGLE MEMBER S.A.” The acquisition was valued at €112.5 million, […]

6 months ago

FedHATTA Offers Recommendations for Safe Bookings This Holiday Season

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The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist and Travel Agencies (FedHATTA), has published new guidelines for safe bookings for holiday travel. With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, travel plans within Greece and abroad are rising. FedHATTA now advises travelers to exercise caution when booking trips. The organization says special attention should be paid to misleading […]

7 months ago

Famagusta Collaborates with EasyJet to Extend Tourism Season

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Famagusta’s regional tourism board, Etap, recently held a meeting with representatives from EasyJet Holidays, the low-cost airline’s holiday arm. Discussions centered around strategies for extending the region’s tourism season beyond the traditional peak months, with plans to implement them in 2025. Key Participants The meeting included Etap board president and Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannetou, […]

7 months ago

Greece Drafts New Tourism Law with Airbnb and Green Hotel Regulations

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The Greek Ministry of Tourism has introduced a draft law to modernize the nation’s tourism infrastructure. The proposal is open for public comment until December 19 and invites input from stakeholders via the official consultation platform. The ministry is encouraging tourism professionals and stakeholders to participate in refining this legislation through the public comment process. […]

7 months ago

Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo 2024

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Coming up December 12-14, the 11th Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo will take place in the Zappeion Expo Center. This year’s expo will feature a vast collection of exhibitors from every sector of tourism including Tourist Destinations, Hotels, Luxury Resorts, Villas, Travel Agencies, DMC Offices, Yachting and Cruising Companies, Alternative Tourism, and many others. […]

7 months ago

Greece’s Faliro Bay Redevelopment Plans Unveiled

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Greek officials have just revealed detailed plans for the redevelopment of Faliro Bay south of Athens. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the large scale development an “iconic project” to reconnect Athens with its majestic coastline. The development will revolve around Aenaon, a metropolitan park symbolizing continuity and timelessness, set to open in 2028 with funding […]

7 months ago

Seabourn Cruises Sees Expedition Bookings Boom

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Leading ultra-luxury cruise and expedition travel brand Seabourn, experienced exceptional booking volume for its expedition voyages, demonstrating a high level of interest and desire by luxury travelers to experience a Seabourn ultra-luxury expedition vacation. Current net bookings for expedition voyages are nearly 30 percent more compared to this same time in 2023. Limited space is available […]

8 months ago

RevitUp.direct Wins Three 2024 Greek Hospitality Awards

Kostas Raptis

RevitUp.direct is pleased to announce that it has received three Greek Hospitality Awards, confirming its excellence in hospitality. These coveted awards highlight a commitment to providing innovative services. The Greek Hospitality Awards are the leading recognition institution for Greek hospitality, honoring the full spectrum of its offerings, from tourist accommodation to agency collaboration. This year’s […]

8 months ago

Regent Porto Montenegro Partners with GoBaloo to Offer 4×4 Adventures

Manuel Santos

The 5-star luxury Regent Porto Montenegro is now partnering with GoBaloo, to meld luxurious resort experiences with thrilling 4X4 adventures in Montenegro’s rugged landscapes, offering guests unique cultural and historical explorations. The splendid Regent Porto Montenegro five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Porto Montenegro in the stunning Bay of Kotor, has announced a […]

8 months ago

Terra Charge Adds 64 New Hospitality Clients in 2024

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Terra Charge is now collaborating with premium hospitality brands like The Leela Palace and Hyatt to strengthen its presence in the hospitality sector. According to the news, the company aims to operate 800 charging points across India by the end of FY 2024-25. A charging point operator (CPO) and provider of charging infrastructure solutions, Terra […]

8 months ago

Crete Region & Association of Hoteliers of Crete Agree to Agree Some More

Phil Butler

A recent press release from the Region of Crete offers a sneak peek at why the island is in such trouble where regenerative economics is concerned. The fact is, only a scant few people in Crete’s government even understand sustainability, let alone concepts like regenerative tourism or agriculture. However, no matter how hopeless the island’s […]

9 months ago

Officials Ban Swimming at Paleokastro Near Heraklion

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The Directorate of Public Health & Social Care P.E. Heraklion has taken action to implement a swimming ban at the seaside village of Paleokastro based on the results of the Health Survey of the Public Health Supervisors.  The decision was made to prohibit swimming in the sea off Paleokastro Village in the Malevizi Municipality. Officials […]

10 months ago

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2025-07-11 By Argophilia Travel News

Greek lawmakers voted to halt processing asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, citing a surge in entrants to Crete.

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Radar on Papoura Hill Threatens Minoan Site and Cultural Legacy

2025-07-11 By Kostas Raptis

Mayor Kefgeroglou and the Minoa Pediadas Council denounced the reckless decision to install a radar on Papoura Hill near a rare Minoan find.

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Crete Under Pressure: Greece Suspends Asylum Claims by North African Migrants

2025-07-11 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete, already straining under multiple layers of developmental and environmental stress, is now at the center of a rapidly evolving humanitarian and geopolitical dilemma. Earlier this week, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an emergency suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, citing a sudden spike in landings along Crete’s […]

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