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If Sochi Were Disney World Headlines Would Read: “Mickey Wacked by Russian Mob”

2013-04-03 by Phil Butler

The Russia reality, Putin with Olympic officials

On Monday the WTM Vision Conference in Moscow kicked off and already tourism figures for Russia emerge as a big topic. According to new research, Russia’s poor image in the western world drastically affects inbound tourism form American and western Europe as well. If Sochi were Disney World Mickey would have already been whacked by the mob.

Tags: Adler, bad press, Black Sea tourism, Black Sea vacations, Crimea tourism, Olympic Games, Russia propaganda, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russia vacations, Russian government, Russian mob, smear campaigns, Sochi, Sochi resort, Sochi travel, Vancouver Olympics, West propaganda, Western Press, WTM

Bulgaria’s Beaches Preparing for Opening

2013-04-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Burgas Beach

According to the news from Burgas, Bulgaira the seaside resort has already begun preparations for the beached there to start the season. Beginning April 10th beach preparedness is job one for city officials.

Tags: Black Sea resorts, Black Sea tourism, Bulgaria beaches, Burgas tourism

Georgia’s Black Sea Jazz Fest 2011

2011-06-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Black Sea Jazz Fest 2010

In event news from the Republic of Georgia, the fifth annual Black Sea Jazz Festival, which runs from July 19 – 24, is scheduled to kick off in the coastal city of Batumi. The event is being promoted by Eastern Promotion marketing, and some of the jazz world’s major stars are slated for the event.

Tags: Batumi events, Batumi Georgia, Batumi Jazz, Batumi travel, Black Sea, Black Sea events, Black Sea Jazz Festival, Black Sea tourism, eastern promotion, Georgia tourism, Macy Gray, Sheraton Batumi, The Yellow Jackets

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2026-06-16 By Iorgos Pappas

In a brilliant display of modern urban planning, the Chania Municipal Council descended into verbal warfare on Monday over a €4.5 million plot of land in Nea Chora that has successfully evolved from a promised urban oasis into a giant, melting sheet of blacktop. The confrontation pitted Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis against opposition leader Katerina Manimanaki, […]

Major Tourism Development Receives Green Light in Georgioupolis

2026-06-16 By Phil Butler

One of the largest tourism investments currently planned for western Crete has received the necessary approvals to move forward in the municipality of Apokoronas, signaling another significant chapter in the continuing transformation of the Chania region. The project, backed by the Tsiledakis Group, involves the development of a large-scale hospitality complex combining luxury accommodations, tourism […]

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Heraklion Airport Medical Clinic Severely Understaffed Despite Tourist Records

2026-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Single Night-Shift Doctor Appointed Supreme Protector of 2.2 Million Travelers In a stunning victory for cost-efficient corporate capitalism, local authorities confirmed Tuesday that the safety of tens of thousands of daily passengers at Heraklion Airport rests squarely on the shoulders of one medical practitioner working the night shift without a nurse. While the central government […]

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Samaria Gorge Closure Sparks Outrage from Cretan Mountain Guides

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

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