Greece’s head of tourism, Vassilis Kikilias says touristic flows to the country are increasing geometrically week to week.
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TUI Suffering From Rash of Travel Nightmare Stories
Vacationers headed to Crete via TUI are bashing the tours company over a travel nightmare that at Exeter Airport.
Greece Reports 2,235 New Covid-19 Cases and 21 Fatalities on Monday
On Monday, Greece’s National Organization for Public Health (EODY) announced some 2,235 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 virus-related deaths.
Cretan Green: Prickly Pear Extravaganza
Prickly pears grow abundantly on Crete Island. You will see them in the wild or in vast plantations. They are available in supermarkets, too.
Delta Air Lines Connects American Travelers With Greek Isles
Delta Air Lines announces a partnership with SKY express to create convenient connections from North America to Greece’s fabulous islands.
Mandarin Oriental To Manage New Hotel in Greece
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has just announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel in Costa Navarino.
GlobalData Says Ryanair Capacity Bump an Indicator of Things to Come
GlobalData says Ryanair’s move to increase capacity reveals a trend toward low-cost carriers in the wake of pandemic woes.
“Dining with the Ancient Greeks” by Maria Thermou Available in English
Maria Thermou’s wonderful book “Dining with the Ancient Greeks” has now been published by Olkos Publications in English.
InterContinental Resort Crete to Open in 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle offerings expand in Europe with the opening of the idyllic InterContinental Resort Crete in 2023.
Hilton Opening Two New Hotels in Athens
Hilton has announced plans to open two new hotels in Athens. As part of a management agreement with their affiliate the SCD Group LTD.
The WTTC Says Travel & Tourism Could Reach $8.6 Trillion in 2022
The WTTC says 2022 could see travel and tourism reach 2019 levels, approaching the $9.2 trillion the industry generated back then.
Travel in 2022 – A Look Ahead: Tripadvisor/Ipsos MORI Research
Study of Ipsos MORI sentiment analysis and first-party Tripadvisor data shows traveler intent for 2022 demonstrates high demand.