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Crete’s New Quiet Luxury Anchor Opens Its First Full Season

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JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa reopens 15 April 2026 for its first full season above Marathi Bay near Chania.

5 months ago

OKUPA BRINGS A NEW GENERATION OF URBAN HOSPITALITY TO THE GREEK CAPITAL

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One year after opening in the heart of Athens’ vibrant Psiri district, Okupa enters a new chapter, following a first year shaped by local recognition and word-of-mouth cult following among the city’s creative community. A next-generation expression of Athenian hospitality, Okupa was conceived for the modern traveller seeking an alternative to conventional boutique hospitality. Created not for […]

5 months ago

Sustainability Is the Favourite Word in Tourism

Iorgos Pappas

The word sustainability appears more and more often in tourism discussions, conferences, reports, panels, studies, and interviews, usually at the exact moment when nobody wants to say the simple thing: There are too many tourists in some places, not enough planning in others, and no one wants to take responsibility. According to tourism experts, sustainable […]

5 months ago

United Airlines Targets the Worst Passenger Habit on Earth

Iorgos Pappas

United Airlines may refuse transport to passengers who play audio without headphones, a rule many travelers will quietly support.

5 months ago

Reports Claim Dubai Empty as Middle East Tensions Rise

Victoria Udrea

Reports suggest that tourism in Dubai slowed after tensions in the Middle East, but claims of a “ghost city” may be exaggerated.

5 months ago

EU Tightens Rules on Package Holidays and Refunds

Iorgos Pappas

European Parliament approves new rules for package travel, vouchers and cancellations, strengthening protection for tourists across the EU.

5 months ago

Tampere Opens Smart Tourism Year With Ceremony and Hashtag Sculpture

Manuel Santos

Tampere launches its year as the 2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism with a ceremony, an EU delegation visit, and new tourism initiatives.

5 months ago

Bakers Demand Support as Rising Costs Threaten Bread Prices in Greece

Victoria Udrea

Greek bakers warn of rising bread prices as energy and raw material costs increase. Industry calls for government support to keep bakeries viable.

5 months ago

IEA Signals Critical Moment for World Energy Market

Iorgos Pappas

IEA Warns of Historic Disruption in Oil Supply The executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, has warned that global energy markets are entering a critical phase, as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt oil production and transport on a scale not seen for decades. The warning came one […]

5 months ago

Elba Island Spring Travel Events for Nature Lovers

Victoria Udrea

Elba Island announces spring and Easter events, including trekking, e-bike tours, stargazing, and cultural visits organized by the Tuscan Archipelago National Park.

5 months ago

Lufthansa Strike Disrupts Flights and Passengers May Claim up to 600 Euros Compensation

Iorgos Pappas

Lufthansa pilots strike for 48 hours may cancel flights across Germany. Passengers could claim up to 600 euros compensation under EU261 rules.

5 months ago

Travel Journaling Back in Style

Victoria Udrea

Travel journaling is making a comeback as travelers collect tickets, postcards and small souvenirs instead of only photos, according to Hellotickets travel trend report.

6 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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FORTH Research Submersible Invites Heraklion to Explore the Venetian Harbor Seabed

2026-09-06 By Iorgos Pappas

FORTH Research ROV Explores Heraklion Venetian Harbor Seabed

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Why Heraklion Cruise Ships Are Taking an Unplanned Detour

2026-09-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Cruise traffic in Heraklion is down. Why? Because global geopolitics and Greek port fees made sailing into a conflict zone look like a better vacation option.

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Man Found Unconscious in Sea off Chania

2026-09-06 By Manuel Santos

A man around 35 was found unconscious in the sea at Agioi Apostoloi in Chania. Swimmers alerted authorities and he was taken to Chania Hospital.

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Greek Navy Frigate Kimon Arrives at Souda Bay

2026-09-05 By Manuel Santos

The Greek Navy’s advanced frigate Kimon arrived at Souda Port in Chania, showcasing its modern air defense and anti-submarine capabilities.

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Aivazovsky’s Arkadi Painting Returns to the Place that Inspired It

2026-09-05 By Victoria Udrea

Ivan Aivazovsky’s 1867 painting The Explosion of Arkadi Monastery is on display at Arkadi Monastery for three months.

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