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Crete Fire Safety Mandate: Citizens and Tourists Face Fines as Major Trails and Natura Sites Close Under High Risk Status

Civil Protection of Crete announces mandatory closures for Samaria, Elafonisi, and major Natura sites during Category 4 and 5 fire…

Skinakas Observatory Announces Open Days for Summer 2026

The world-class Skinakas Observatory on the freezing peak of Psiloritis has officially released its public open days for Summer 2026.

Last-Minute Bookings and Rising Costs Squeeze Greek Hotel Profits

Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation drive a trend toward short, last-minute trips to Greece, pressuring hotel revenues despite rising arrivals.

Chania Opens Temporary Parking Lot Expected to Outlive Several Municipal Terms

The municipality of Chania bought the former ABEA property for a staggering €4.5 million, promising a green park and underground…

Heraklion Airport Medical Clinic Severely Understaffed Despite Tourist Records

Heraklion Airport welcomed over 2.2 million tourists in the first five months of 2026 alone, generating astronomical sums for hotel…

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…

Samaria Gorge Closure Sparks Outrage from Cretan Mountain Guides

The Cretan Mountain Guides Association protests the unjustified June 14 closure of Samaria National Park, criticizing remote decision-making by OFYPEKA.

Crete’s Most Tourist-Filled Municipality Discovers Lifeguards Are Rarer Than Mermaids

After a lengthy struggle to find lifeguards and untangle conflicting regulations, Hersonissos Municipality has finally secured beach coverage for summer…

Lassithi Residents Rally Against Proposed Wind Farms Ahead of Consultation Deadline

Approximately 1,000 residents from Ierapetra, Sitia, and Agios Nikolaos gathered Sunday at the Pachia Ammos junction to protest proposed wind…

Police Arrested Three Taxi Drivers in Lasithi

Three taxi drivers in Lasithi were arrested after attempting to overcharge undercover Greek police officers posing as English-speaking tourists.

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…

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…

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…

Crete Launches €1.9M Drone and Satellite Control Program Against Mosquitoes

Crete launches a €1.9 million high-tech mosquito eradication contract utilizing drones, satellites, and GIS mapping.

Crete to Welcome Top Italian Media and EasyJet Execs for High-Profile Cultural Trip

The Greek National Tourism Organization will host influential Italian journalists and EasyJet executives on a curated tour of Crete.

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…

Heraklion Tourism Leaders Warn of Crisis Over Port Eviction Order for Migrant Shelter

Major tourism and business associations in Heraklion call on OLI A.E. to suspend the eviction of a temporary migrant shelter…

Heraklion’s Eleftherias Square Transforms Into an Open-Air Gallery (Photos)

The Municipal Art Gallery of Heraklion has launched its second open-air digital print exhibition in Eleftherias Square as part of…

ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Beach Walk Promotes Mindful Beach Tourism

ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Beach Walk program in Crete transforms evening strolls into vital conservation efforts for the loggerhead turtle.

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…