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Elounda Hills Project a Step Closer With Marina Approval

Phil Butler

The construction of the super-luxurious €600-million-euro Elounda Hills project in eastern Crete is now closer at hand.

7 years ago

INSETE Report Spotlights Greece Tourism Employment

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Greece tourism employment now represents 10.6 percent of all jobs in the country, according to figures from the Bank of Greece and INSETE.

7 years ago

For Brits Visiting Greece: Time to “Get Ready for Brexit”

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The U.K. and Greek governments have issued instructions online for Great Britain citizens to get ready for Brexit.

7 years ago

GNTO Promotes Halkidiki to Polish Tour Operators

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At an event organized by Mouzenidis Travel Polska, the GNTO presented Halkidiki’s tourism value to more than 30 Polish Tour Operators.

7 years ago

Dimitris Fragakis Named Secretary-General of GNTO

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Dimitris Frangakis is the new Secretary-General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

7 years ago

Smile Acadimos Adds B2B Website Feature for Pros

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Greek travel agency Smile Acadimos has now introduced a B2B feature for partners (in Greek) on its website.

7 years ago

Cook’s Club City Beach Opens In the Heart of Rhodes Old Town

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Thomas Cook has opened its 8th Cook’s Club hotel in the heart of Rhodes Old Town. Cook’s Club City Beach features stunning views and more.

7 years ago

Nassa Travel Shows Why Little Agents Are the Best

Phil Butler

22 hours ago Nassa Travel in the UK posted a “Santorini Crazy Deal” to 29,000 plus followers on Facebook. Are they teaching TUI a lesson?

7 years ago

Abercrombie & Kent’s Limited-Edition Marco Polo Journeys 2020

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In 2020, Abercrombie & Kent has crafted four new journeys that offer the thrill of discovery to South Korea & Japan, Rwanda, India, and more.

7 years ago

EyeWide to Manage the Performance Marketing of CRETAquarium

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EyeWide and CRETAquarium expand cooperation into fields of digital marketing including performance marketing (Google Ads & Facebook Ads).

7 years ago

Marriott International Launches All-Inclusive Platform

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Marriott International, Inc. has announced it is launching an all-inclusive platform to serve this increasingly popular vacation segment.

7 years ago

Students on Crete Connect With Tourism Professionals in Career Initiative

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Tipping Point (TTP) and the G & A Mamidakis Foundation joined forces recently on Crete to offer an educational program for students.

7 years ago

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Stories of Interest

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey's foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.

Athens and Ankara Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Aegean Marine Parks and Maritime Zoning

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey’s foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.

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Skaleta Gets a Bigger, Stronger Wall

2026-09-03 By Kostas Raptis

A retaining wall in Skaleta is getting extra reinforcement, new railings and €62,886 in additional funding. Work resumes after the tourist season.

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Search for Missing 71-Year-Old Windsurfer Continues Off Crete

2026-09-02 By Manuel Santos

The search for a 71-year-old man who disappeared while windsurfing off the coast of Heraklion is continuing, with boats and aircraft searching the sea between Heraklion and the island of Dia. The man has been missing since Monday afternoon, August 31. The Port Authority was alerted on Tuesday morning, and a major search operation was […]

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September Is the New August in Crete

2026-09-02 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s tourist season expands as September flight capacity rivals August records, pushing high season well into November across Chania and Heraklion.

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Crete VOAK Highway Construction Triggers Severe Peak-Season Gridlock

2026-09-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion transport drivers challenge the Minister to navigate VOAK traffic chaos as local groups demand night work and threaten legal action over highway delays.

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