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Greek Officials Disconnect from Reality in Pandemic Experiment

2020-11-04 by Phil Butler

COVID Travel

A news roundup that proves Greek officials haven’t got a clue about the pandemic. Tourism officials are putting out fires with gasoline.

Tags: COVID cases, COVID cruises, cruise lines, Greece hotels, Greece tourism, Greece tourism ministry, Greek ports, Harry Theoharis, hotelier, hoteliers, Jet2Holidays, Manos Valis, Piraeus Port Authority, Samos, Samos Island, TUI

Searching for Hospitality’s “Holy Grail” – Sustainability

2016-05-14 by Phil Butler

Holy Grail

We hear so much about how tourism, hospitality, and especially hotels will ride the wave of Big Data into a revenue sunset. But underneath the hyperbole, there is a certain reality, the realization that sustainable businesses simply must emerge. It is also true that companies that provide the most stunning technological advancements in this field, cannot thrive unless their clients do.

Tags: David Turnbull, DotcomHotels, Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, ESSEC Business School, hotel analytics, hotel operations, hotelier, hotels, Janel Clark, Plateno Group, SnapShot, SnapShot GmbH, Tomasz Janczak

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Featured Stories

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The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

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Crete Ain’t What It Used to Be

Water Permits

Hotels Granted New Water Use and Drilling Permits in Crete, Lesvos, and Naxos

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Should We Stock Bottled Water Before Crete’s Summer Water Crunch?

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Hunting Tourism in Crete Faces Strict Enforcement After Illegal Hunting Case Near Hersonissos

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Stories of Interest

Google Mapping Crete 3D

Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

2026-02-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

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Carnival of Phaistos Municipality Returns to Tympaki on February 22

2026-02-04 By Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

Tourism Career Day

Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

2026-02-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

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