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Crete Region Holds Meetings to Boost Alt-Tourism Initiative

2022-07-31 by Phil Butler

Governor Stavros Arnoutakis

A meeting in Crete this past week headed by the island’s Governor Stavros Arnoutakis delved into the rural tourism theme.

Tags: alt-tourism, Crete GDP, Crete tourism, Irini Dimos, Kyriakos C. Kotsoglou, nature tourism, Nikos Asimianakis, rural tourism, Stavros Arnaoutakis, Stavros Arnautakis

A Litany of Rural Cultural Tourism: Argyroupoli at Easter

2018-04-12 by Phil Butler

Lica Butler at Argyroupoli

On April 5th, 2018 a small group of local entrepreneurs and regional stakeholders met in the Crete town of Argyroupoli, in Rethymno Prefecture, to discuss a cultural tourism initiative for rural areas of the island.

Tags: alternative tourism, Anastasia Chatziioannou, Anula Galewska, Arcus Suites, Argyroupoli Community Association, Candles of Good Friday, Crete culture, Crete events, Dr. Stavros Hatziarinakis, Enagron Ecotourism, EyeWide Digital Marketing, Good Friday, Lappa, Mihaela Lica Butler, Pepi Mpirlidaki, Rethymno Municipality, rural tourism, sustainable tourism, Travel Massive, Yiannis Deligiannakis

A View of Rural Tourism in Romania

2012-04-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Danube Delta in Romania

With a huge potential for tourism, and a growing number of travelers every year, Romania has become a popular destination among European travelers.

Tags: Bran-Moeciu, bucovina, Danube Delta, maramures, Romania rural tourism, Romanian tourism, Rural Romania, rural tourism

What Ryanair Knows About Lithuania

2010-11-10 by Phil Butler

Trakai Castle

Ryanair apparently knows something other airlines do not. With traffic to and from destinations like Lithuania growing exponentially, Ryanair’s overall strategy to help grow tourism seems to be paying off. Lithuania as an emerging economy has pretty much the same strategy with perhaps the lowest corporate tax rate in Europe. For travelers all this news spells “deal” basically.

Tags: air fares, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe flights, Laslo Thomas, Latvia, Lithuania, Lithuania economy, Lithuania flights, Lithuania travel, rural tourism, Ryanair, tourism, Vilnius travel, Vilnus

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Crete Joins Mediterranean Trails Network to Elevate Global Eco-Tourism Profile

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.

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Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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Welcome to the New VOAK, Where Bus Drivers Rest in Traffic and Get Fined for It

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Tourist bus operators in Crete say ongoing VOAK construction projects are causing severe delays, making it difficult for drivers to comply with mandatory rest-period regulations.

Crete transport CPMR conference

Europe Talks About Connectivity. Crete Knows Why It Matters.

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Representatives of the Region of Crete used CMPR conference to call for stronger transport links, improved accessibility, and EU funding.

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Water, Food, and Climate Take Center Stage at Free World Environment Day Event in Crete

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

The Orthodox Academy of Crete will host a free scientific conference on June 5, exploring water management, food production, climate adaptation, and the future of Cretan agriculture.

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