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Ryanair Plays the Odds: Adds New Connections to Greek Islands in 2021

2021-03-19 by Argophilia Travel News

Ryanair

The low-cost airline, mindful that Covid restrictions change regularly, has announced three new connections to Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Skiathos in 2021.

Tags: COVID-19 Greece, Greek Islands, Harry Theoharis, MITT, MITT 2021, Romanian tourists, Russian tourists, Ryanair

Greece Named “Top Destination with Best Beaches in Europe” at MITT 2018

2018-03-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

GNTO at MITT

On Wednesday March 14th, Greece  was honored as the top destination with the best beaches in Europe, by ITE Group, the organizer of the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT) 2018 Moscow.

Tags: Elena Kountoura, Europe destinations, GNTO, ITE Group, MITT, MITT 2018 expo, Russia events, Russian tourists, top destinations

MITT 2017 Hits Expocentre Moscow

2017-03-16 by Argophilia Travel News

MITT 2017

At “Expocentre” this week the 24th International Tourism Exhibition MITT 2017 has been one of the year’s early sensations. Set to be exclusively B2B this time around, the event saw a significant increase in visitors this year.

Tags: events, International Tourism Exhibition MITT 2017, market, MITT, Russia events, Russia tourism, services, technology, tour operators, tourist industry, travel agency, trends

Mriya Resort & SPA Wins for MITT Showing

2016-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

MITT

Mriya Resort & SPA, in Russian Crimea, has just won the “Best Stand” award at the 23rd Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). The resort, one of 1,800 participating companies, was joined by tour operator, BSI Group, and the UAE’s Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority as winners.

Tags: Crimea, Europe spas, hotels, MITT, Mriya Resort & SPA, spas

Armenian Ambassador Oleg Yesayan Visits MITT

2016-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia

Last week at MITT 2016, Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan attended the opening ceremony of Russia’s most important travel expo.

Tags: Armenia, Armenia travel, Go2Armenia, MITT, Yerevan

Croatia-Russia Tourism Team Formed

2016-03-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

MITT Moscow

In news from the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies (UHPA), a Croatian delegation, lead by the deputy tourism minister Robert Pauletić, has meet with key influential decision makers at the MITT fair in Moscow to discuss better cooperation in between the two countries. The Ministry of Tourism reported earlier this week on establishing a Croatian-Russian working team for tourism cooperation.

Tags: Croatia, Croatia tourism, MITT, MITT Moscow, Moscow travel, Robert Pauletić, UHPA

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Stories of Interest

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

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27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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