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Tourism Bill Aims to Spur Public and Private Efforts for Development

2021-12-15 by Argophilia Travel News

The springs at Kaiafas

A bill from Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be before the Parliament seeking to spur destination development.

Tags: Greece destinations, Greece developers, Greece development, Greece investment, Greece Tourism Minstry, Greece travel, tourism, Visit Greece, wellness tourism

Toplou Monastery to Get Much Needed Upgrades

2021-10-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Toplou Monastery

According to the Greek Ministry of Development and Investment, Sitia’s Toplou Monastery will receive much needed upgrades.

Tags: crete, Crete churches, Crete history, Crete monastery, Greece development, Panagia Akrotiriani, Toplou Monastery

Greece Gets UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Effort

2020-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Kyriakos Mitsotakis

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of Greece last week in order to offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support for sustainable tourism. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was in Athens for discussions with political leaders, as well as high-level representatives from the private sector. The discussions focused on the […]

Tags: European sustainability, Greece development, Greece tourism, Greece tourism market, Greece travel, Harry Theocharis, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Sustainable Greece, tourism, UNWTO, world tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili

Will the Greek Paradise Be Paved Over Like Florida Was?

2019-10-16 by Phil Butler

Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens

In Athens, tourism decision-makers are poised to turn Greece tourism into a Florida clone. Key leaders want investment to double visitors.

Tags: Bank of Greece, Brookings Institute, climate change, environmental concerns, Florida, Fulbright Scholar, Greece, Greece development, Greek tourism, NATO scholar, SETE, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel, Theodore Pelagidis, University of Piraeus, Yiannis Retsos

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Stories of Interest

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Sitia Turns World Tourism Day Into a Cretan Treasure Hunt

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

Sitia and Ierapetra celebrate World Tourism Day on September 28 with a festive gathering and an interactive photo challenge offering hotel stays and restaurant dinners as prizes.

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Samaria Gorge Closed from Both Entrances Due to Weather Despite Local Protests

2026-09-26 By Manuel Santos

OFYPECA shuts down Samaria Gorge from both entrances due to rain forecasts, while Agia Roumeli residents continue their protest to keep the trail open.

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Rethymno Celebrates World Tourism Day With Cretan Food, Music and a Few Permanent Roots

2026-09-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno marks World Tourism Day with a two-day program featuring local food, tree-planting awards for repeat visitors, and a municipal garden concert.

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Chania Prepares for Grand Reopening of Municipal Market with Greek National Opera Collaboration

2026-09-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania prepares for the December 4 reopening of its iconic Municipal Market in collaboration with the Greek National Opera.

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Ierapetra Expands World Tourism Day Celebrations Across Three Coastal Communities

2026-09-26 By Victoria Udrea

Ierapetra, Myrtos, and Makry Gialos celebrate World Tourism Day 2026 with live cooking from top chefs, wine tastings, and music at Kales Fortress.

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