Cyclades Islands See Increase in Ferry Arrivals in 2021

By admin 5 Απριλίου 2022 No comment

Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in both 2020 and 2019 – prior to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic – according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Covering the main summer months (July, August and September), Q3 is usually […]

Naxos Airport in Greece to Get Upgrade

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Naxos Airport. Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority A project to improve and expand the infrastructure at the airport on the Greek island of Naxos has secured funds of 23.07 million euros by the “Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Development 2014-2020” operational program. According to an announcement by the Greek Investments Ministry, works

UK’s Evening Standard Reveals 20 Most Beautiful Greek islands for Summer Holidays

By admin 3 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Naxos island, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece The Evening Standard, UK’s quality free daily newspaper, recently published a list featuring 20 of the most beautiful Greek islands that travelers should visit during the upcoming summer season. The newspaper searched among 227 inhabited islands and selected some of the most beautiful and lesser-known Greek destinations

Stolen Antiquities Return to Greece from the United States

By admin 20 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Marble Kouros statue, approx. 560 BC. Probably from a Viotia workshop. Photo source: Culture Ministry Griffin bronze bust from the island of Samos, 660-630 BC. Photo source: Culture Ministry A total of 47 stolen antiquities will soon return to Greece from the US, following the completion of a long-term investigation conducted by the Manhattan District […]

Attica Group Expands to Hospitality Sector, Acquires Hotel on Naxos

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Naxos Island Cyclades Greece – © Markus Gebauer / Shutterstock Attica Group has expanded its activities to the hospitality sector with the acquisition of a hotel on the Greek island of Naxos. A leading coastal shipping company in Greece, Attica Group is the parent company of Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Africa Morocco Link.

Greek Startup CaptainBook Launches New Sales Platform for Tours and Activities

By admin 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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B2B tours and activities startup CaptainBook has launched a new platform for providers to sell their products in a more simple way. CaptainBook.io is the only platform focusing on connecting tours and activities providers with local resellers (like hotels, airbnbs hosts, small travel agencies) on a global scale. The platform includes an online booking engine enabling

ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat is Open and Welcoming Travelers to Naxos

By admin 17 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat, Naxos ELaiolithos, a mountain luxury retreat that blends hospitality with sustainability, has opened its doors and is welcoming travelers back to the Greek island of Naxos in the Cyclades. Located at a privileged location in the center of the island and at an altitude of 500 meters, the newly built hotel is […]

ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat, the Best Hidden Gem on Naxos Island… Welcomes You!

By admin 5 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Living in a world that constantly changes with amazing speed, the need for a quality vacation is more important than ever.Considering the situation the world is in, travelers are seeking experiences that will accompany them for a lifetime. These experiences can be found at the ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat on Naxos! Greece is the ideal place […]

Amorgos Welcomes New Travel Agency ‘Dream Blue’

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The island of Amorgos has welcomed Dream Blue, a new travel agency offering activities, thematic tours and adventures on Amorgos and other islands of the Cyclades. Dream Blue was established in January 2021 by Despina Giannakopoulou, a tourism executive with a long experience in hospitality and also the managing director of the Vigla Hotel on Amorgos. […]

Twin Influencers Become Greece’s Tourism Ambassadors in China

By admin 29 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Greek Twins Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (archive photo) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently honored twin influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou with the title of “Greece’s Tourism Ambassadors to China” for their efforts to promote the country to Chinese social media. Known as the @greek_twins, the