Cretan Investments Group Hellas Adds First Hotel to Tourism Portfolio

By admin 11 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

An impression of the Sentido Unique Blue Resort Cretan Investments Group (CIG) Hellas has added the first hotel to its tourism portfolio by acquiring the Iti AKS Minoa Palace hotel a member of the AKS Hotels Group on the island of Crete. The 119-room property will be part of the MK Hotel Collection, the investment […]

Rethymno will Aim to Attract More American Tourists in 2021

By admin 9 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Rethymno, Crete. Photo Source: @Incredible Crete The Municipality of Rethymno has partnered with ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) Greece aiming to promote its tourism offerings to the US market and attract more travelers in 2021. According to the municipality, an increasing number of US travelers visit Rethymno for holidays every year. “Our online platform […]

Jet2 Suspends Flights and Holidays to Greece Until 2021

By admin 4 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Jet2.com UK leisure travel group Jet2 has suspended all flights and holidays to Crete and Rhodes in Greece until next year, following the British government’s decision to enter a full lockdown as of Thursday. Following a spike in coronavirus cases, the UK on November 5 will enter a lockdown with new regulations, including […]

GNTO Takes Part in Virtual Greek Tourism Workshop for Danish Market

By admin 3 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that kicked of today, Tuesday, and is focusing on the Danish market. The workshop, which will run until until November 5, looks to offer a platform for tourism companies and public bodies to promote their alternative […]

Crete’s Arkadi Hotel Launches Large-scale Renovation Project

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Arkadi Hotel, a hospitality unit located in the center of Chania on Crete, has announced a large-scale renovation project to be completed by May 2021. With works already underway, the modern three-star hotel will have revamped all of its public areas and 64 rooms. The Arkadi Hotel is in the portfolio of Bitsakis Bros Tourist Enterprises […]

Phāea Resorts Receives TUI Care Foundation Global Hotel Award 2020

By admin 26 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Phāea Resorts’ Constantza and Agapi Sbokou with TUI Group Head for Greece, Iceland and Lapland George Dimas Greek hospitality group Phāea Resorts received the TUI Care Foundation Global Hotel Award 2020 during an event that was recently held on Crete. Based on the feedback of guests, the awards celebrate the outstanding quality and service delivered to […]

Celestyal Cruises Offers Complimentary Travel Insurance

By admin 21 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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To provide guests with additional peace of mind as they look towards to returning to cruising, Celestyal Cruises will provide complimentary travel insurance for new, individual bookings made through to November 30. The travel insurance will be valid for sailings during March-June 2021. The included policy is provided by Allianz Global Assistance and offers coverage of

New Heraklion Tourism Guide to Show Travelers ‘Where Crete Begins’

By admin 19 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: heraklion.gr A new multilingual tourism guide, focusing on the experiences travelers can live in Heraklion on Crete, will soon be available to visitors, according to the city’s municipality. Named “Heraklion, where Crete begins”, the new guide will aim to renew the city’s brand based on the municipality’s updated tourism marketing strategy. The new […]

‘Rental Center Crete’ Launches New Website in Greek

By admin 19 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Rental Center Crete, a leading car rental company on Crete, with its head office located in Heraklion, has launched its website in the Greek language. Featuring modern design, easy navigation which guarantees great user experience, attractive images and useful information, the website aims to inspire travelers to explore Crete by car. The website is now […]

Crete Makes Good Impression Despite Covid-19 Impact on Arrivals

By admin 6 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @Incredible Crete The Greek island of Crete managed to win over travelers despite the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and a considerable drop in arrivals, with eight in 10 saying health protocols were satisfactory, a recently released study found. More specifically, 130 thousand visitors traveled to Crete through Chania Airport from January to August down by