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Historic Tinos Beach Hotel Reopens with Luxury, Sustainability, and Vision

Iorgos Pappas

Historic Tinos Beach Hotel will reopen in May 2026 after a full renovation by Attica Group, aiming to offer five-star hospitality and sustainable tourism.

6 months ago

Another Ceremony, Another Reminder That Greece Has Food

Victoria Udrea

Tourism minister Olga Kefalogianni says gastronomy and wine remain key pillars of Greek tourism during the Golden Toques 2026 ceremony.

6 months ago

In the Valley Where Wine Remembers the Earth

Phil Butler

The Mapuche named it Lugar de Oro — the Golden Place — not for any metal buried beneath the soil, but for the way the horizon catches fire at dusk, rose-gold light spilling across the Cachapoal Valley as molten amber poured from the Andes themselves. One hundred miles south of Santiago, where the Pacific fog […]

6 months ago

Flight Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Aviation

Arthur Butler

Air ticket prices surge as oil costs jump and Middle East tensions disrupt routes, raising concerns for tourism demand and global air travel.

6 months ago

Blossoming Peach Trees Festival Returns to Veria

Arthur Butler

Blossoming Peach Trees festival returns to Veria, March 14-22, with a photography contest, music, wine events, cycling, and spring activities.

6 months ago

More Than 23000 Flights Cancelled Across Middle East Routes

Kostas Raptis

Flight tracking data shows thousands of cancellations across the Middle East after airspace closures, affecting millions of passenger seats

6 months ago

Women in Tourism Leadership Still Talking About the Same Problems

Arthur Butler

ITB Berlin looks at why women still struggle to reach leadership roles in tourism, and why the industry keeps repeating the same advice.

6 months ago

Middle East Tourism Already Losing Billions

Arthur Butler

Billions in tourism losses predicted after Iran conflict, but estimating 2027 numbers today may be the boldest forecast of all.

6 months ago

Lufthansa Joins the “Calm Market” With More Middle East Flight Suspensions

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Lufthansa Group extends flight suspensions to several Middle East destinations, including Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Tehran, amid ongoing regional airspace instability.

6 months ago

Tourism Remains “Calm” as Aegean Cancels More Middle East Flights

Iorgos Pappas

Aegean Airlines extends flight cancellations to Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Middle East tensions that continue to disrupt regional aviation.

6 months ago

Tourism Remains “Calm” While the World Burns, Says Industry

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism leaders at ITB Berlin 2026 say demand remains stable despite geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and economic uncertainty.

6 months ago

Global Tourism Projects Honored for Sustainability at ITB Berlin

Victoria Udrea

Green Destinations honored global tourism initiatives at ITB Berlin 2026, showcasing projects that protect ecosystems, support communities, and promote responsible travel.

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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