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Beijing Culture and Tourism Leads Post-COVID Era Via Online Forum

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As a global pandemic forces the world into a new era of international travel, Beijing Tourism is leading the way with a two-part online forum series.

5 years ago

New Study Shows Greece a Top Pick for Honeymoon Holidays

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The network of luxury travel agencies, Kuoni, says Greece is among the top picks for honeymoon destinations for 2021.

5 years ago

Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis: The School Situation

Phil Butler

A public service announcement in English language parents, teachers, and those interested in the 2020-2021 school year on Crete island.

5 years ago

England Adds 7 Greek Islands to Travel Quarantine List

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Travelers to England must now self-isolate for 14 days after arriving on seven of Greece’s island getaways.

5 years ago

Aeroflot Resumes Dubai, Cairo, and Maldives Flights

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According to a brief press release by Aeroflot, the leading Russian airline will now resume international flights to Dubai, Cairo, and Malé (Maldives). Flights to Cairo will resume from 9 September on the following schedule: Flight SU400 Sheremetyevo—Cairo on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Return flight SU401 Cairo—Sheremetyevo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights to Malé will resume from 10 September on […]

5 years ago

Malta Will Offer 30 Scholarships for Sustainable Travel

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Malta has launched a continuous effort towards climate-friendly travel through 30 scholarships aimed at mitigating climate change.

5 years ago

Google and Volara Partner for Voice-Based Contactless Room Controls

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A new partnership between Google and Volara is enabling hotels to deploy contactless guest engagement and touchless room controls solutions.

6 years ago

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas to Celebrate World Wellness Weekend

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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas invites guests for an international celebration of wellness to commemorate World Wellness Weekend.

6 years ago

Greece Βecomes An ECTAA Preferred Destination

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and ECTAA have agreed to make Greece the Preferred Destination.

6 years ago

STR Releases Europe Hotel Performance for July 2020

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A report from STR reveals Europe’s hotel industry’s improved but low performance, according to July 2020 data.

6 years ago

Greek Authorities Say Tourism Not the Cause of COVID-19 Spike

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Greece’s Deputy Minister of Greek Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias says tourism is not the cause for the recent rise in Covid-19 cases.

6 years ago

GNTO Launches “Greek Summer Feeling” Campaign Via Bloomberg

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a “first-ever” strategic partnership with Bloomberg.

6 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way

2026-09-04 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

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Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

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West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.

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Robert Voigt Remembers His Friend Nikos Chaldiadakis: One Day We Will Surf Together Again

2026-09-04 By Manuel Santos

Robert Voigt remembers his friend Nikos Chaldiadakis after the 71-year-old surfer was found dead off Gouves following a days-long search.

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West Nile Virus Areas Expand in Crete as Mosquito Control Intensifies

2026-09-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete has recorded three West Nile virus cases as Heraklion and Archanes-Asterousia join affected areas and mosquito control measures continue.

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