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Accessibility Gets a Boost on Crete’s Blue Flag Beaches

2025-02-04 by Manuel Santos

Accessibility Gets a Boost on Crete's Blue Flag Beaches

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni approved the Agios Vasilios investment plan (€131,650), enhancing accessibility on Blue Flag beaches.

Agia Roumeli to Get a €1.07M Passenger Ship Service Ramp

2025-02-04 by Manuel Santos

A Better Passenger Ship Service Ramp in Agia Roumeli AI illustration

Greece’s Ministry of Shipping backs a new passenger ship service ramp for Agia Roumeli, Sfakia.

Türkiye Smashes Tourism Records

2025-02-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Türkiye tourism records AI illustration

Türkiye hosted 62.2 million visitors in 2024, breaking tourism records with revenues reaching $61.1 billion

Santorini Earthquakes Spark Alarm in Greece’s Tourism Ministry

2025-02-04 by Kostas Raptis

Santorini Earthquakes AI illustration

Santorini is shaking—literally—thanks to persistent earthquakes. The Tourism Ministry is panicking but has a PR plan ready.

How to Plan a Memorable Dinner in East Ridge, TN

2025-02-04 by Victoria Udrea

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The first step in planning any great dinner is nailing the venue. East Ridge offers a mix of cozy diners, charming family-owned joints, and trendy spots.

Thessaloniki Metro Shows How Heritage Beautifies Modern Infrastructure

2025-01-31 by Argophilia Travel News

Thessaloniki Metro demonstrates how thoughtful planning integrates ancient heritage with urban progress

Thessaloniki Metro blends ancient artifacts with modern transit. Learn who built it, when, what was unearthed, and why it stands out.

Hospitality PR Hits the Rocks in Kalamaύka Water Crisis

2025-01-31 by Victoria Udrea

Kalamaύka, a mountainous community in Crete, battles severe water shortages for a second year.

Kalamaύka, a mountainous community in Crete, battles severe water shortages for a second year.

Dry Kalamafka: Nature’s Way of Saying “Watch Out!”

2025-01-31 by Iorgos Pappas

Rockslides at Kourtaliotiko Gorge have raised safety concerns. Here's how dry Kalamafka ties into this perilous tale. Learn more about what happened and why it matters.

Rockslides at Kourtaliotiko Gorge have raised safety concerns. Here’s how dry Kalamafka ties into this perilous tale.

Google Maps: Rockslides and Wrong Turns

2025-01-31 by Iorgos Pappas

Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Big Rocks, Big Problems: What Happened This Time? Well, Tuesday didn’t disappoint—unless you were trying to drive through Kourtaliotiko Gorge that morning. A batch of rocks decided they were tired of hanging out 100 meters up and joined the world below, smashing onto the road. Predictably, traffic freaked out, and authorities had to sweep everything […]

Kourtaliotiko Ravine Rockslide Sparks Tourism Safety Concerns

2025-01-31 by Victoria Udrea

A rockslide in Kourtaliotiko Ravine temporarily shut down traffic.

A rockslide in Kourtaliotiko Ravine temporarily shut down traffic.

AI in Hospitality PR: Is Your Job Safe from the Robots or Nah?

2025-01-31 by Manuel Santos

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AI is changing hospitality PR. Learn how tourists and drivers see this shift and what’s next. Adapt or roll your eyes at the robots.

Before Google Maps: Just Admit It, You’d Be Lost Without It

2025-01-31 by Kostas Raptis

Google Maps AI illustration

Google Maps, its quirky Street View moments, and why it’s transformed travel for tourists and drivers since 2005.

What Are the Best Ways to Style a Single Bed for a Minimalist Bedroom?

2025-01-30 by Iorgos Pappas

minimalist bedroom

Learn how to style a single bed in a minimalist bedroom with practical tips: Perfect for simplicity without sacrificing personality.

Crisis Looms for Lassithi Olive Oil Amid Drought and Policy Failures

2025-01-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Lassithi Olive Oil crisis AI illustration

Due to severe drought, Olive oil production in Lasithi (Λασίθι) has crashed to 30%. Olive growers face bleak prospects.

Volcanic Activity Alert in Santorini Sparks Concern

2025-01-30 by Manuel Santos

Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece’s popular tourist island of Santorini

Santorini’s caldera shows mild volcanic activity sparks concern among experts. Learn about recent observations, government actions, and safety measures.

Ancient Olympia Site Revives Roman Bathhouses for an Extended Visitor Experience

2025-01-30 by Iorgos Pappas

Ancient Olympia: Mosaic floor of the central hall

Restoring Roman Grandeur (Because History Is Cooler With a Bathhouse) Ancient Olympia has always been known for its classical glory. But did you think the Romans just stopped by for the games and left nothing behind? Tucked along the eastern bank of the Kladeos River lies a Roman bathhouse complex from the 2nd century CE. […]

Cooperation for Resilience: EU Culture Ministers Meet in Ukraine

2025-01-30 by Manuel Santos

Cooperation for Resilience

Lina Mendoni joins “Cooperation for Resilience” in Ukraine on February 1-2 to plan cultural recovery amid ongoing challenges. Ministers, UNESCO representatives, and global allies band together for solutions.

€25M for Cultural Tourism in Chios

2025-01-30 by Victoria Udrea

Cultural Tourism in Chios gets a €25M boost from the Greek Ministry of Culture. AI illustration

€25 Million Smothered In Culture Cultural tourism just got a glow-up in Chios with one of Greece’s largest cultural infrastructure investments, boasting a budget comfortably north of €25 million. Over five years, the Ministry of Culture has gone all out, aiming to combine ancient history with 21st-century efficiency. And yes, that includes some energy-saving wizardry. […]

Greek Ports Are Getting a Makeover

2025-01-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Greek ports

Greek ports got a major shake-up as ELIME welcomed new members and signed strategic agreements for sustainable development.

Piraeus Tourism Profile Gets a Boost with Short-Term Rentals

2025-01-30 by Iorgos Pappas

Piraeus tourism profile strengthens with short-term rentals

The role of short-term rentals in boosting the Piraeus tourism profile and their impact on the city’s economy and development.

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