Globick says destinations are leaving revenue “on the table” for not cross-seeling experiences. Crete is another prime example.
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Crete Riding Academy Welcomes the Palestine Equestrian Club
The Palestine Equestrian Club visits the Crete Riding Academy, and Europe for the first time ever. Could this be a template for alt-tourism?
Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat
The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge.
Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far
Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.
GNTO Presents Future Alternative Tourism Value to Scandinavia
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was in Scandinavia recently showing off alternative forms of tourism the country has to offer.
Greece Steps Up Efforts To Develop Agrotourism
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism is stepping up efforts to diversify the tourist product of the country by drafting a new agrotourism plan aimed at channeling revenues into local communities.
Crete Island: A Destination with a Celestial Potential
A look at the tremendous potential of sustainable Crete hospitality and tourism with some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts.
Greece Hospitality Body SETKE Welcomes New Tourism Bill
The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) welcomes a new law covering thematic and special interest tourism.
A Litany of Rural Cultural Tourism: Argyroupoli at Easter
On April 5th, 2018 a small group of local entrepreneurs and regional stakeholders met in the Crete town of Argyroupoli, in Rethymno Prefecture, to discuss a cultural tourism initiative for rural areas of the island.