About Phil Butler

Phil is a prolific technology, travel, and news journalist and editor. An engineer by trade, he is a partner in one of Europe’s leading PR and digital marketing firms, Pamil Visions PR. He’s also a Huffington Post contributor on many topics, a travel and tech writer for The Epoch Times in print and online, and for several magazines including Luxurious. Phil also contributes regularly to Travel Daily News, The official Visit Greece Blog, and is an analyst for Russia Today and other media. His firm has done all the content for Time Magazine’s top travel site Stay.com, as well as other online travel portals such as Vinivi out of France. He’s also a very influential evangelist of social media and new digital business, with a network of some of the most notable business people therein.

UK News That Effects Crete’s Tourism and Hospitality Value

2019-07-13 by Phil Butler

Heathrow may “shut down” if more than 4,000 workers walk. Thomas Cook may go belly up. And UK travelers and a penchant for tragedy.

Join Thrapsano’s “Earth Water Fire” Exploration of Galatas Minoan Palace

2019-07-12 by Phil Butler

This evening the foremost authority on the Minoan Palace of Galatas will lead a tour of the site as part of the Earth Water Fire Festival.

Freakish Greece Storm Kills Six and Batters Halkidiki

2019-07-11 by Phil Butler

A violent storm that ripped across northern Greece has killed six tourists and injured at least 30-50 others.

Coming to Rethymno Prefecture July 20-24 the Amari Green Festival 2019

2019-07-10 by Phil Butler

Coming up July 20th through the 24th, the Amari Green Festival 2019 is one of Crete’s major cultural events in the heart of the island.

Crete’s Hidden Treasures: The Paximadia Islands

2019-07-10 by Phil Butler

Instagram shares and some history of the amazing Paximadia Islands in the Gulf of Mesara in south Crete.

Athens’ Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel Reinvents the Picnic

2019-07-08 by Phil Butler

Situated in the artsy and historic Psyrri neighborhood, The Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel offers one of the most unique experiences in the city.

Is the 2019 Crete Tourism Season a 112 Booking Emergency?

2019-07-08 by Phil Butler

A report on the state of the Crete hospitality market which will show key flaws in the strategies in place to serve this tourism destination.

July 2019: Sharing Instagram Magic from Heraklion’s 2019 Tourism Season

2019-07-07 by Phil Butler

The 2019 tourism season has finally cranked up on Crete, and Heraklion Instagram shares reveal part of the amazing experiences being had by people from around the world.

Greek Privatization: Is It Time to Reinvestigate the Drachma?

2019-07-07 by Phil Butler

A dissenting view on the question of privatization and questionable politics in Greece.

The Galatas Caprico Feast 2019 Shines With Tradition

2019-07-06 by Phil Butler

Running July 6th and 7th, the 2019 Caprico Feast (Γιορτή Καπρικου) is an unforgettable traditional event held each year in Galatas in Heraklion Prefecture.

The Best of Crete: Kedrodasos Beach in the Southwest

2019-06-20 by Phil Butler

Located just a thousand meters from world famous Elafonissi, Kedrodasos Beach is one of Crete’s most amazing natural beaches.

Fraport “Takes” Big Profit from Greek Airport Privatizations

2019-06-19 by Phil Butler

Earlier this month Fraport Group reported the payout of the highest-ever dividend in its history for 2018. The news carried the fact that the Fraport profits rode in on the back of Greeks and the 14 regional airports they operate by concession. But the larger question looms, “Is this good news for Greeks?” Also in […]