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Greece’s Sustainable Tourism: Which Way to the Future?

Phil Butler

he Greek Tourism Ministry and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) just announced increased cooperation for developing best practices for optimizing Greece’s booming tourism. But is their focus sustainable for the long term?

7 years ago

Prassin Aloga in Heraklion Has Heart and Gusto

Mihaela Lica Butler

Prassin Aloga is a creative Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Heraklion. The seasonal menu is inspired and the eatery is unpretentious and welcoming.

7 years ago

The UNWTO Has Selected Thessaloniki to Host the 8th International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

The UNWTO Silk Road Programme announced this week the selection of Thessaloniki in Greece’s Macedonia region, as the site of the 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism. Slated for October, the event will run from October 10-12 2018.

7 years ago

SiteMinder Aims to School Crete Hoteliers on Best Practices

Argophilia Travel News

SiteMinder, a leading cloud platform for the global hotel industry, will travel to Crete to meet with local hoteliers and advise them on best practices in global distribution.

7 years ago

Last Chance: Enjoy the Rethymno Wine Week Finale

Phil Butler

All this week, September 23rd through 29th, the businesses and the Municipality of Rethymno are celebrating Rethymno Wine Week, a festival dedicated to Cretan wine and gastronomy. Winding up today and tomorrow, the events will culminate with more special menus and wine tastings for attendees.

7 years ago

Greece Ready for UNWTO Int’l Meeting on Silk Road Tourism

Argophilia Travel News

Greece will be the first European country to host the UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, a collaborative initiative designed to enhance sustainable tourism development along the historic Silk Road route.

7 years ago

Ryanair Adds Summer 2019 Routes As Crews Plan Strike

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to an announcement by Ryanair the budget airline is set to launch of two new routes connecting Greece with Italy for the Summer 2019 schedule. As of April 2019, the airline will connect Corfu with Bologna and Rhodes with Rome with twice-weekly flights. The news comes as the airline struggles with a crew strike on Friday.

7 years ago

Seajets Adds High-speed ‘World Champion Jet’ to Fleet

Aleksandr Shatskih

Seajets has just announced having added the 88 meter long “World Champion Jet” to its fleet. The passenger ship listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for speed can carry up to 1,200 passengers and 215 vehicle

7 years ago

British Airways Adds Kos Flights for Summer 2019

Aleksandr Shatskih

British Airways has announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to the popular Greek island of Kos for summer 2019, with flights set to begin in May.

7 years ago

Navagio Beach Re-opens After Landslide Incident

Argophilia Travel News

The famous Shipwreck Beach, otherwise known as Navagio, on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, has re-opened after a cliff collapsed injuring several tourists earlier this month.

7 years ago

“Greece is Paradise!” Matthew McConaughey [Video]

Phil Butler

For people who wonder why Greece is one of the leading travel destinations year after year, Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey offers some clues.

7 years ago

SETE Chief Says Short-term Rental Market Needs Regulating

Argophilia Travel News

Regulation, implementation, and supervision of the short-term rental market in Greece are key to maintaining balance in the tourism sector, said Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos

7 years ago

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