Gatwick flight to Crete turned back due to strong ‘cannabis smell’ in cabin
The Guardian — A British Airways flight to Heraklion, Crete was forced to make an unscheduled return to Gatwick after an overpowering smell similar to […]
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Lowcostholidays goes bust leaving 137,000 holiday bookings at risk
Tornos News — More than 137,000 travellers had their summer holidays thrown into chaos after one of Britain’s biggest online booking firms collapsed. LowCostHolidays, run […]
New ferry trips strengthen Turkish-Greek friendship
Daily Sabah — Their states have been hostile to each other, but Turks and Greeks, save for the occasional argument on the origins of baklava, […]
The best Greek island for every type of traveler
Business Insider –With some 6,000 islands within its borders, Greece has a lot to offer travelers of all stripes. Whether you’re in search of wild parties, […]
Crete is Greece’s tourism steam engine
Tornos News — Nearly one in two tourists choosing the Mediterranean Sea for their holidays are likely to pick Crete for their destination, according to data presented […]
The Telegraph: The 14 best family friendly islands in Greece – Crete placed 2nd
The Telegraph presents the best Greek islands for families, whether your children are after sandy beaches, wild water sports, unspoilt island life or history and […]
Santorini best honeymoon destination, Crete at 13th place
Tornos News — Santorini island in Greece ranked first among the 20 Best Honeymoon Destinations in the world, according to US News which notes the […]
Crete’s top beaches
The Telegraph — An insider’s guide to the best beaches in Crete, including the top spots for golden sands, windsurfing and jet-skiing, and what to […]
Q1 figures point to turnover drop in tourism this year
eKathimerini — Tourism enterprises’ financial data in the first three of months of 2016 generate concern, as the turnover of the accommodation and food service […]
New legislation for cruisers in Greece
Practical Boat Owner — Greek authorities have drafted new legislation in the way they charge a tax on all boats in their waters – and […]
Crete among ABC’s 6 favourite Greek islands for a summer getaway
ABC — One minute you’re all like “let’s hit a Greek island for vacation this summer” but then it dawns on you — out of Greece’s […]
Greek tourism numbers keep growing
The Observer — It’s been a busy winter in downtown Athens, where scaffolding, tarpaulins and dust have been symbols of hope: a mini construction boom […]
Mallorca and Crete most popular islands among Germans in the summer of 2016
Tornos News — When it comes to top holiday islands for Germans in 2016, Majorca and Crete are this year once again in high demand, […]
Crete and Zakynthos favourite Greek islands of Dutch tourists in 2016
Tornos News — Every year Griekenland.net, Dutch online promotion platform for Greece, organizes an online survey for the favourite Greek islands by tourists in Holland. […]
Greece to host first international ‘Blue Flag’ ceremony
GTP –The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has selected Greece as the venue to host its first international “Blue Flag” ceremony, during which the winners […]