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Greece Tourism Critique: Can We Pay Attention Now?

2022-08-01 by Phil Butler

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Greece is in huge trouble. Ultimately, tourism, the country’s most valuable economic sector, will disintegrate.

Tags: 2022 tourism, 2022 travel, Crete tourism, Greece tourism, Mitsotakis administration, overtourism, Richard Pine, Santorini, sustainability, The Eye of the Xenos, tourism debate, Tourism Greece, travel

With Sea Level On the Rise Greece Envisions a Thousand Cruise Ships

2021-11-07 by Phil Butler

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What will it take for Greece’s decision makers to stop paying lip service to sustainable tourism for the future?

Tags: Cosco, cruise news, cruise pollution, GNTO, greece cruises, Jet2, overtourism, Piraeus Port Authority, Pireaus Port, PPA, Santorini overtourism, sustainable tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, WTM, Yu Zenggang

Are Big Tour Operators Sailing Crete to a Point of No Return?

2021-04-04 by Phil Butler

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TUI and Hapag-Lloyd intend on making Crete a new base of operations for late Spring and Summer 2021. But, is this a good thing, or bad?

Tags: Crete harbor, Crete tourism, cruise lines, cruise news, Hapag-Lloyd, Heraklion port, Mein Schiff 2, overtourism, ports, tours, TUI, TUI Cruises, TUI Group, Venice cruises

HRADF to Announce Heraklion Port Share Turnover

2021-03-04 by Phil Butler

Heraklion Port

HRADF will announce the winners of international tender for the sale of a majority stake in Heraklion Port.

Tags: Crete tourism, cruise Greece, cruise tourism, Greek ports, Heraklion port, HRADF, overtourism, Santorini Dave, sustainable tourism

A Pandemic Lesson Greek Hoteliers Refuse to Learn

2020-12-30 by Phil Butler

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Greek thought leaders are not really thinking ahead where sustainability is concerned. The pandemic “pause” opportunity is being wasted.

Tags: Bank of Greece, degrowth, Greece agrotourism, Greece competitiveness, Greece Ministry of Tourism, Greece tourism, overtourism, pandemic, Rachel Dodds, Retsos, SETE, Tanja Mihalic, UNWTO, wellness tourism, world crisis, Yannis Retsos

Is the Greece Tourism Ministery Behind Donkeys On Sustainability?

2019-11-11 by Phil Butler

Santorini donkey

Greece tourism ministry says sustainable tourism is a Non-negotiable priority. But, are Greece’s officials negotiating growth?

Tags: Dr Ioannis Pappas, Godfrey Baldacchino, Greece tourism ministry, Harry Theoharis, Michael Romanos, OECD, overtourism, Philoxenia – Hotelia, Santorini cruises, Santorini Island, Santorini sustainability, Santorini tourism, Sustainable Greece, sustainable tourism

Greece’s Tourism Minister Looks to Develop Tourism Strategy for Santorini

2019-10-21 by Phil Butler

Santorini Sunset

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently held meetings on Santorini aimed at creating a sustainable tourism strategy for Santorini.

Tags: Godfrey Baldacchino, Harry Theoharis, overtourism, Rebecca Skevaki, Santorini, Santorini environment, Santorini tourists, Santorini travel, Sustainable Greece, Sustainable Santorini, tourism

Prince Harry Launches Travalyst With Tourism’s Heavy Hitters

2019-09-04 by Phil Butler

Prince Harry

Prince Harry has launched a new project known as Travalyst alongside tourism’s heavy hitters in order to boost sustainable practices.

Tags: Booking.com, Ctrip, Ecotourism, environmental travel, Glenn Fogel, Meghan Markle, overtourism, Prince Harry, Skyscanner, sustainable business, sustainable hotels, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel, tourism initiative, Travalyst, TripAdvisor

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Agios Nikolaos Water Utility Clears Ammos Beach Following Sewage Leak Investigation

2026-08-13 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos water authorities confirm no sewage entered Ammos Beach near the marina, attributing storm drain runoff to clean water pipe leaks and street washing.

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New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

2026-08-13 By Iorgos Pappas

TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.

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Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9 Beaufort in the northern Cyclades.

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Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

2026-08-13 By Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

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Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.

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