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Greece Hospitality Rewarded at 2022 World Travel Awards

2022-11-17 by Phil Butler

The 2022 World Travel Awards™ (WTA) in Oman saw Greece winning several distinctions including Santo Maris Oia winning Best Boutique Resort.

World Travel Awards To Celebrate Silver Anniversary

2018-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

In news from World Travel Awards the company has begun preparations for its 25th anniversary of recognizing leaders in the international hospitality sector. Beginning in April, WTA will begin celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

World Travel Awards Winners Celebrated

2014-08-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The World Travel Awards European gala was held last night at Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Athens. Winners leading airline Lufthansa, and Portugal’s tourism board took home honors.

Eastern Europe Takes Home World Travel Gold

2010-11-09 by Phil Butler

The World Travel Awards reveal the leaders in the travel industry. This year’s winners actually represent the leading companies that are taking the industry through one of the most difficult times economically in history. Travel looks to lead the world out of recession, and Eastern Europe is significant among this year’s award winners.

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We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

Chora Sfakion Port Gets Rockfall Protection in Major Safety Project

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Rockfall protection works at Chora Sfakion port are nearing completion, with handover expected in December 2026. Irrigation and water storage projects are also being examined.

International Sculptors Will Turn Marble Into Art in a Cretan Village

2026-09-18 By Victoria Udrea

Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

Heraklion Funds Two Electric Minibuses for Disability Transport

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will receive €241,600 in Crete 2021-2027 funding for two electric minibuses equipped to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs.

Can Package Holidays Help Build a Shoulder Season?

2026-09-18 By Arthur Butler

Package holidays can help provide structure, but only when they connect visitors to the destination beyond the resort gate.

76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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