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Thomas Cook to Open Four Hotels in Greece in 2019

UK tour operator Thomas Cook on Wednesday announced the opening of four hotels in Greece – on Crete, Kos and…

Airbnb Listings Boom in Greece May Be a Paradigm Shift

The Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) has announced Airbnb listings in Greece skyrocketing to more than 126,000 short-term…

In Observance of Valor: Rethymno’s Oxi Day 2018 Parade

Argophilia was lucky enough to be part of "Oxi Day" 2018, a commemoration of Greek bravery in World War 2.

Rethymno RECEVIN Offers Wine Tasting Tour November 10th

The municipality of Rethymno and Rethymno RECIVIN are offering a wine tourism tour in Rethymno, on Saturday 10th November 2018,…

5 Remote Places Nature Lovers Must Visit on Crete

For travelers who want to escape the madness of urban life, Crete is an iconic natural wonderland just waiting. Here…

Is the iBlue Project Going to Sail for Yachting Tourism?

Officials in Crete are looking at ways to optimize the potential for yacht and luxury boating in a 3-day event…

B2B Crowd at TTG Travel Experience Show Keen Interest in Crete Region

Representatives of the Region of Crete traveled to Rimini, Italy October 10-12 to take part in the TTG Travel Experience.

Greece’s Sustainable Tourism: Which Way to the Future?

he Greek Tourism Ministry and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) just announced increased cooperation for developing best…

Coming Up October 7th at Arkalochori – The Crete Half Marathon

On Sunday October 7th, 2018, the Athletic Health Club's CRETE Half Marathon offers runners the unique opportunity to enjoy an…

Cyclone Zorba Batters Much of Greece Headed to Turkey

People of the Peloponnese Peninsula are gathering themselves after Zorba cut a swath through southern Greece. This morning reports of…

SiteMinder Aims to School Crete Hoteliers on Best Practices

SiteMinder, a leading cloud platform for the global hotel industry, will travel to Crete to meet with local hoteliers and…

What are TUI Group’s All-Inclusive Crete Intentions?

TUI Group has claimed they are supporting Crete becoming a “showpiece for sustainable food on holiday.” Here's a dissenting view…

Kissamos: Another Cretan Destination You Don’t Want to Miss

One of Crete Island's most underrated coastal towns, Kissamos (Kastelli) is a seaside village on Kissamos Bay known for its…

For All Those on Crete “Seaking Adventures”

Since moving here to Crete I've had the distinct feeling that Poseidon has been watching over our little family. This…

Platanias Presents the 8th Annual Festival of “Land, Culture, and Tourism”

Coming up Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of September, the Municipality of Platanias, under the auspices of the…

Sustainable Tourism the Cretan Way: An Interview With Ioanna Madala

Ioanna Madala is the manager at Koutsounari Traditional Cottages in the South of Crete. What follows is a bit of…

TUI Germany Names Crete, Rhodes, Kos Killer Last-minute Destinations for Summer 2018

According to TUI Germany, the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Kos were among the ten most popular last-minute tourism…

Ancient Theatre of Aptera Welcomes Audeinces Again

The Ancient Theatre of Aptera resonated this summer with words and sounds from antiquity when actors and musicians took to…

Huge ex-US Base Redevelopment Project Closer to Realization

In news from Crete, the development of a former U.S. military base in Gournes near Heraklion is set to roll out. …

Footprints Discovered at Trachilos, Crete Date from 5.7 Million Years Ago

Dr. Per Ahlberg and a team of scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden have identified fossilized humanoid footprints in a…