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SkyUp launches direct flights from Poland to Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria

SkyUp is expanding its route network by launching direct flights from Poland to popular holiday destinations in Southern Europe. Starting May 27, 2025, travelers from Warsaw and Katowice will be able to fly nonstop to Heraklion (Crete, Greece), Larnaca (Cyprus), and Burgas (Bulgaria).  Warsaw and Katowice airports are well-positioned for residents of Southern, Central, and Eastern Poland, as well as travelers from western Ukraine. Daily […]

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Capsis Astoria Heraklion: Modern comfort and authentic Cretan hospitality

In the heart of the city, on the main square of Heraklion and next to the world-famous Archaeological Museum, the Capsis Astoria Heraklion welcomes its guests, perfectly combining modern comfort with authentic Cretan hospitality. With respect for its rich history and an eye to the future, the hotel has recently completed a complete and radical […]

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Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2025 Drops Anchor in Heraklion as Cruise Industry Charts a Sustainable Course

The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opened today in the port city of Heraklion, Crete, marking a pivotal moment in the Mediterranean’s cruise tourism landscape. Hosted for the first time on Greece’s largest island, the forum brought together over 200 senior executives, policy makers, port authorities, and tourism experts to explore the future of […]

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ForwardKeys: Heraklion and Thessaloniki among the most popular European destinations for Easter

Two well-known Greek destinations, Heraklion in Crete and Thessaloniki, are among the “must” choices of travellers for their Easter holidays in Europe this year, recording increased demand, as ForwardKeys reveals. In particular, the two Greek cities recorded an increase in demand by 0.5 and 0.4 percentage points in the share of air searches, an increase […]

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Grecotel’s Amirandes Boutique Resort in Crete opens on a 12-month basis

Grecotel’s five-star Amirandes Boutique Resort in Heraklion, Crete, will remain open throughout the year for the first time, offering those interested the opportunity to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve at the luxury hotel, while learning about Cretan customs and traditions. For the festive season, from 22 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, Grecotel has […]

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«LoveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days», the new tourism campaign of the Municipality of Heraklion, Crete

The new tourism campaign of the Municipality of Heraklion entitled “loveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days” presented in the heart of the city, presented at Lion Square on Thursday, July 18. Inspired by the first three letters HER of the English word HERAKLION, the new campaign highlights Heraklion, a place rich in history, culture […]

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These are the new salaries of hotel employees in Heraklion, from 1.4.2024

For the new wages of hotel employees from 1.1.2024, based on the collective agreement informed the Union of Hotel Employees of Heraklion Prefecture, according to which “…for the tourist season 2024 we inform our colleagues that from 01/04/2024 the new basic wages apply with a 5% increase in all specialties based on the Local Collective […]

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HOTEL OF THE MONTH: Ethereal White Resort | A jewel of accommodation that combines Luxury with Wellness.

Ethereal White Resort, the new jewel of the city of Heraklion, opened in August 2023 and is a jewel of accommodation, combining luxury with wellness. It is located in a quiet neighbourhood in the historic city centre, just 200 metres from the famous Lions’ Square (Morosini Fountain) and 400 metres from the Venetian Harbour. It […]

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Heraklion revealed as the second-biggest tourist hotspot in Europe 

-A recent study from the airline, Wizz Air, has revealed that Venice is the European city with the largest number of tourists compared to locals. With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Wizz Air wanted to find out which European city has the highest and lowest concentration of tourists. To do this, they analysed the number […]

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HRADF: Submission of Expression of Interest by nine Interested Parties for the Heraklion Port Authority S.A.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), a member of the HCAP Group, announces that nine Interested Parties have submitted an Expression of Interest for the acquisition of a majority stake of at least 67% of the “Heraklion Port Authority” (HPA S.A.). Expressions of Interest were submitted by the following Interested Parties (in alphabetical order): […]

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