Seasonal air link between Alexandroupoli and Heraklion returns. Plus: New plans to connect Thrace, Lesvos, and Crete by 2027.
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Summer Spending Catches Many Germans Off Guard
A new study finds that 52% of Germans spend more than planned during summer, driven by travel, forgotten essentials, and seasonal price increases.
Hellenic Seaplanes Launched First Cross-Border Network Between Greece and Albania
Hellenic Seaplanes has completed a major milestone, flying a direct maritime corridor from Ioannina straight to Vlore, Albania.
Celestyal Journey Anchors in Agios Nikolaos, Adding 16 Cruising Dates to Lasithi Lineup
The luxury cruise ship Celestyal Journey brings 1,200 passengers per visit to Agios Nikolaos, locking in 16 upcoming arrivals for the Lasithi port.
Magnus Carlsen and WR Chess Super-Team Land in Hong Kong for 2026 World Championships
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Hong Kong entered the elite chess calendar as Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed World No. 1 and five-time World Champion, took the stage at the Rosewood Hong Kong to open the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Championships. Staged at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai from June 17–21, the […]
Major Tourism Development Receives Green Light in Georgioupolis
One of the largest tourism investments currently planned for western Crete has received the necessary approvals to move forward in the municipality of Apokoronas, signaling another significant chapter in the continuing transformation of the Chania region. The project, backed by the Tsiledakis Group, involves the development of a large-scale hospitality complex combining luxury accommodations, tourism […]
Marathi: The Tiny Greek Island Where Time Slowed
There are still places in Greece where arrival feels less like reaching a destination and more like slipping through a crack in time. Marathi, a tiny island scattered among the lesser-known reaches of the Dodecanese, is one of those places. Situated between Patmos, Lipsi, and Arki, this speck of land occupies little more than a […]
Forbes Travel Guide Names the World’s Top Hotel Bars for 2026
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the global authority on luxury hospitality ratings, has unveiled its 2026 Hotel Star Bars list, recognizing 37 exceptional hotel bars across 18 countries for excellence in cocktails, service, atmosphere, and guest experience. The annual recognition highlights venues that have transformed the traditional hotel bar into a destination in its own right, […]
Middle East Hospitality Leaders Take Center Stage at Hozpitality’s 2026 Awards Gala
Hozpitality Group successfully hosted the 9th Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2026 alongside the 4th Middle East F&B Excellence Awards and the Chef Leaders & F&B Leaders Powerlist Awards at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek. The prestigious event brought together leading chefs, food and beverage professionals, hospitality executives, suppliers, and industry partners from across […]
EU Finalizes Landmark Air Passenger Rights Reform After 12-Year Standby
The EU has finalized a major overhaul of air passenger rights, banning hidden fees for name changes and family seating while preserving classic flight delay compensation.
Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel Partners with RevitUp.direct
RevitUp.direct, a revenue management and digital marketing company specializing in independent hotels, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel, the renowned five-star spa hotel in Edipsos, Evia. Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel Founded in 1897 in Edipsos, Thermae Sylla is today recognized as one of Greece’s leading […]
Ryanair Investigated Over Family Seating Charges
UK regulators have launched an investigation into Ryanair’s practice of charging parents to sit beside their children.