TUI and Hapag-Lloyd intend on making Crete a new base of operations for late Spring and Summer 2021. But, is this a good thing, or bad?
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HRADF to Announce Heraklion Port Share Turnover
HRADF will announce the winners of international tender for the sale of a majority stake in Heraklion Port.
A Truly Sustainable Greece Tourism: The Essentials
Greek desicionmakers are now wrestling with the idea of a new model for tourism. Let’s hope they are serious this time.
Ryanair Adds Quarantine-Free Vacation Deals for Crete & Santorini
Ryanair has is now offering UK travelers jet holidays without the risk of quarantine on their return home.
Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis Meets Hotel Employee Association
Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis meets with Nikos Kokolakis and other hotel workers association stakeholders to discuss aid to the trouble industry.
Egypt Tourism Sector Desperation Not a Good Sign for Sustainability
Egypt is desperate to reboot the country’s COVID-19 decimated tourism industry. But, will the end result be sustainable?
Greece Releases Tourism 2020 List – UK Not On It
Greece announces the countries so far allowed to vactation in the country in mid-summer 2020, and the United Kingdom does not make the list.
Greece Anticipates Brit and German Tourists for Summer of 2020
Greece’s Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis is courting German and British tourists to help rescue Summer 2020.
Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise
With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.
Ministers, Airlines, Cruises, and COVID-19 Bean Counting
Tourism Minister Theoharis and Condor Airlines executives met in Berlin last week to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus and other issues.
Greece a 2020 Favorite With Netherlands Travelers
Greece recently won “Best Global Destination” at the Reisgraag Travel Awards, based on reviews by Dutch travelers booking 2020 trips.
Crete Gets Tourism Ministry Support for Special Interest Travel Segment
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has offered support for the Region of Crete to develop special interest tourism products.
Russia’s S7 Airlines Creates Moscow to Heraklion Service for 2020
S7 Airlines will begin flights from Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport to Heraklion, Crete beginning in the Summer of 2020.
New Incredible Crete Campaign Showcases the Island’s Winter Magic
A new campaign from the creators of Incredible Crete invites winter travelers to this amazing and diverse island.
Students on Crete Connect With Tourism Professionals in Career Initiative
The Tipping Point (TTP) and the G & A Mamidakis Foundation joined forces recently on Crete to offer an educational program for students.