Greece to Make a Bid to Host 2030 Mediterranean Games

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Photo source: @International Committee of Mediterranean Games Greece has confirmed that it will make a bid to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Sports Lefteris Avgenakis during an online press conference on Thursday, where he presented a report […]

Metaxa Group Hotels Receive Multiple Awards for Hospitality Excellence

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The Creta Maris Beach Resort of Metaxa Hospitality Group. The hotels of the Metaxa Hospitality Group, located on Santorini and Crete, recently received a number of international awards for the prime hospitality services they are offering guests amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “During this difficult year, our group remains true to its principles by creating […]

Uncharted Escapes Wins Travel & Hospitality Award for 2021

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Photo source: @Uncharted Escapes Uncharted Escapes, a Greek travel experience provider, is among the winners of the 2021 European Travel Awards program, launched by the Travel & Hospitality Awards. Based in Chania, Crete, Uncharted Escapes started offering all-year round premium safari adventures and speed boating tours in 2013. “The company has succeeded in turning

Corfu and Heraklion Team Up with GSTC and CLIA for Sustainable Tourism Development

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Corfu, Ionian islands Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of each city and map out a plan for sustainable tourism. The destination assessments of Corfu and Heraklion, to be co-funded with CLIA […]

Lonely Planet Names Greece ‘Best Sustainable Food Destination’ for 2021

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Leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has announced Greece as the world’s most sustainable food destination for 2021. The guide recently published the 2021 edition of its “Best in Travel” awards, which is different this year as it recognizes places and people demonstrating a genuine commitment to sustainability, community and diversity. Best in Travel 2021

Cretan Investments Group Hellas Adds First Hotel to Tourism Portfolio

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]