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Is Fraport Greece Mucking Up the Off-season for Crete?

2018-04-21 by Phil Butler

Tsipras Fraport

In news from Chania, regional authorities met last week with Fraport Greece CEO Alexander Zinell to discuss ways to attract companies to the region. At the to discuss expanding the horizons for Chania’s “Daskaloyiannis” airport, concerns were expressed about Ryanair’s decision to scrap its base in Chania. Underneath the positive news though, stakeholders in Crete worry the German company may be mucking up any shot at off-season tourism wins. 

Tags: Alexander Zinell, Chania, Chania airport, Deutsche Lufthansa, Fotis Chatzidakos, Fraport Greece, Greece privatization, Greek bailout, IMF, Ryanair

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The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

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