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Metaxa Hospitality Group Fumbles Sustainable Hospitality Message

2021-12-06 by Phil Butler

Vlychada Strand

Andreas Metaxas is rebranding his hotels business as game changing sustainable. But, Greek hoteliers seem confused about definitions.

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Creta Maris Green Team Takes Action to Preserve Cretan Flora

2019-07-31 by Argophilia Travel News

Creta Maris Green Team

As part of its social responsibility program, Creta Maris Beach Resort recently held a “Tree Preservation Day” event involving guests.

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Creta Maris Receives Jet2holidays and Apollo Travel Awards

2019-07-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Creta Maris awards

The Creta Maris Beach Resort has received four honors for excellent services focused on Cretan hospitality and the way of life of the locals.

Tags: Apollo Travel, Creta Maris, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Jet2Holidays, Metaxa Hospitality Group, resorts

Greece 2nd in the World for Blue Flag Beaches 2019

2019-05-27 by Phil Butler

Vai Beach

Greece ranked 2nd among 47 countries worldwide in 2019’s Blue Flag program with 515 beaches, 15 marinas and 4 sustainable tourism boats in this year’s international quality award roundup.

Tags: Blue Flag beaches, Chalkidiki, clean beaches, cleanest beaches, Creta Maris, Crete beaches, Falasarna Beach, Fodel Beach Hotel, Fodele Beach, Greek beachers, Matala Beach, Mythos Palace, Vai Beach

Creta Maris Beach Resort to Open New Waterpark in May

2019-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Creta Maris Waterpark

Starting in May of 2019, the fabulous Creta Maris Beach Resort will open a brand-new waterpark to add to its already extensive list of family-friendly amenities.

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Crete’s Best Resorts: Volume One

2016-08-04 by Phil Butler

Courtesy Daios Cove

Argo Travel News has done dozens of reports on the touristic value of Crete, our staff and affiliates love the island just that much. However, we have yet to do a roundup of the best all around resorts set on this majestic paradise. Here’s a the short bucket list of luxury and even economical vacation wonders, in the land where the Minoans once ruled.

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Stories of Interest

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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