Greece’s reputation as a tourist hotspot really hinges on climate stability and environmental responsibility. But lately, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and wild weather have hit the country’s online image pretty hard. […]
Greek tourism under pressure from environmental challenges read more »
28 November is Black Friday: what offers can we expect from the travel industry this year? Booking.com Launches Its Biggest Black Friday Campaign Ever Booking.com just kicked off what they’re
Black Friday deals 2025 from the travel industry read more »
Newsflash from Wednesday, 12 November 2025: Crete Shines on the Global Stage: Condé Nast Traveller Names the Island a Top European Destination for 2026 — With Spinalonga as Its Iconic
Condé Nast Traveller Names Crete a Top European Destination for 2026 read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 10 November 2025: Greece ranks among Europe’s top winter travel destinations for 2025–2026, according to the European Travel Commission, confirming its rise as a year-round favorite. Greece
Greece Ranks Among Europe’s Top Winter Travel Destinations for 2025–2026 read more »
Unreported income from property rentals in popular tourist spots and urban areas has caught the attention of the Greek tax authority. Many foreign property owners—mostly from EU and Balkan countries—rent
Foreign property owners targeted by tax authorities read more »
Newsflash from Saturday, 8 November 2025: Celebrate World Wine Tourism Day on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with open wineries, free tastings, and cultural events across Crete — a toast to
Crete Celebrates World Wine Tourism Day on Sunday, November 9 read more »
Tourists rate Crete and other regions of the country. The data comes from the latest study on ‘The reputation of Greece and each region on social networks and travel websites’
The tyrants will not rule the island – Far-reaching measures against gun ownership in Crete. New measures against crime announced by the Minister for Citizen Protection New crime measures: Stricter
New measures to combat crime in Crete and appeal from tour operators read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 6 November 2025: Rock icon Mick Jagger visited Chania, Crete, exploring Ancient Eleftherna and Minoan sites. The 82-year-old Rolling Stones frontman praised the island’s culture and history
Newsflash from Saturday, 25 October 2025: Introduction Crete, one of Greece’s most beloved tourist destinations, is facing a growing problem that threatens both its cultural heritage and tourism reputation —
Fake Tourist Guides in Crete: How Unauthorized Tours Are Harming Greece’s Image read more »
Seven new hotel investments in Crete receive the green light for construction and renovation, the 5-star project near Elounda, a new wave of 5-star luxury hotels and a sharp increase
Cruises make a significant contribution to the Greek economy. Cruise tourism matters a lot to the Greek economy. Every year, hundreds of thousands of passengers arrive and spend money on
The extension of the season is mainly due to improved flight connections, not hotel capacity. Record numbers at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Heraklion and the dispute over money. In 2025,
Greece’s “heavy industry” continues to grow, even though the country is ranked as the fifth most expensive travel destination in Europe. Crete stands out in the tourism game, pulling in
Crete’s economy has felt a fresh boost from a particular group of visitors lately. Their presence has stretched the tourist season well into the later months, which, honestly, feels like
The length of stay is steadily decreasing, yet revenues remain high – but there are problems that cannot be hidden. However, a third of tourists return again and again, and
Newsflash from Monday, 13 October 2025: Thirty-four islands in Greece’s South Aegean are pushing for a symbolic entry fee for day-trip tourists to combat overtourism, protect local infrastructure, and ensure
34 South Aegean Islands Demand Tourist Entry Fee to Tackle Overtourism read more »
Shocking data from a study on overtourism – Crete is an example to avoid! Some regions in Greece are really struggling to balance development with environmental and social limits. Research
Crete as a cautionary tale of disorganised overtourism read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 9 October 2025: Crete continues to capture the hearts of European travelers, earning a spot among the top three autumn destinations in TUI’s latest ranking for 2025.
Crete Shines in TUI’s Top Three Autumn Holiday Destinations for 2025 read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 9 October 2025: Crete’s bustling tourism industry is once again under the microscope after Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) uncovered widespread tax evasion across the
