In news from the Crete hotel scene, a new Wyndham Grand Hotel will open in the summer of 2019. Wyndham will use the offseason to renovate the fabulous Mirabello Beach & Village Hotel in Agios Nikolaos.
News Releases
Greece Announces New Framework to Regulate Agrotourism Businesses
The terms and conditions for the regulated operation of agrotourism (or agritourism) enterprises in Greece have been laid out in a special framework published recently in the Government Gazette and based on a joint decision by the Tourism Ministry and the Rural Development and Food Ministry.
Dangerous Summer Heat Advisory Issued for Europe
Meteorologists are warning that the current European temperature record of 48C in Athens, Greece, in 1977 could be broken as a wave of blisteringly hot air sweeps in from North Africa. The experts say both Spain and Portugal will be hit by an extreme heatwave that might see the hottest-ever temperatures recorded in continental Europe.
AEGEAN Announces Pilot Scholarships for 100 Greek Students
Greece’s national carrier Aegean Airliness (AEGEAN) announced on Tuesday, that it was granting scholarships to 100 Greek students seeking to become pilots with applications being accepted until September 7.
Handelsblat: Robust Tourism Driving Greece out of Crisis
Tourists continue to flock to Greece despite the recent deadly fires outside Attica, reports German business paper Handelsblat days after the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reassured travelers that the country was a safe destination.
Sports Events 365 Expects to Double Sales Following Deal with TUI
Sports Events 365 has signed a wide-ranging cooperation agreement with TUI TravelCenter, the Romanian subsidiary of TUI Group.
ELSTAT: Greece Sees High Rise in 2017 Tourist Arrivals, Overnight Stays
A significant increase was recorded in arrivals and overnight stays in hotels, similar establishments and tourist campsites in Greece last year compared to 2016, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Monday.
UNWTO Encourages Travelers to Visit Greece
Aiming to support Greece after the country experienced devastating wildfires in the Attica region, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Thursday, encouraged travelers to proceed with their plans to visit the country. “Tourists, stick to your travel plans and go there! Tourism means much needed income & creates new opportunities!” the UNWTO said via twitter. The […]
Navarino Challenge: The “Best Tourism Event in Greece”
“Navarino Challenge” continues its impressive course with more distinctions. The top sports tourism event was honored this time with the gold award as the best tourism event in Greece at the Event Awards 2018.
Henley & Partners Welcomes New “Citizenship by Investment” Program in Montenegro
Henley & Partners, the leading global investment migration firm, welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of Montenegro that it will be launching a citizenship-by-investment program in October. It follows the decision a few weeks ago by another European nation, Moldova, to award Henley & Partners the mandate to design, implement, and promote its much-anticipated Moldova Citizenship-by-Investment (MCBI) program.
EasyJet to Recruit More Than 1,200 New Cabin Crew
EasyJet announced that it is to recruit more than 1200 new permanent and fixed term cabin crew positions, over half of which will be based in the UK. The carrier, which flies more than 300 aircraft on over 1000 routes in 33 countries, will offer its new cabin crew positions at some of easyJet’s largest […]
South Aegean Region Partners with Airlines to Promote Greek Islands
The Region of South Aegean has partnered with Ryanair and AEGEAN, plus Ellinair to increase the frequency of flights to the Cyclades and Dodecanese.