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Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion Wins Venere.com Award

2014-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lato Boutique Hotel Award.

Lato Boutique Hotel, a four star property overlooking the beautiful harbor of Heraklion in Crete, has recently celebrated its third award won in 2013. A Lonely Planet top recommended hotel, winner of a leading Boutique hotel in Greece award, and a TripAdvisor excellence certificate holder, the hotel is now also a winner of the Top […]

Magnuson Hotels’ Growing Brand Strength

2014-01-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a year-over-year (2013/2012) brand growth of 25% for its three non-franchise hotel brands.

Tags: hotel news, Magnuson Hotels, press release, World hotels

Magnitude 6.0 Quake Hits Greece: Citizens Reminded of 1953 Killer

2014-01-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy USGS

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Lixourion, Greece today with light to moderate to strong ground shake effects.

Tags: Cephalonia, earthquake, Greece quake, Greece travel, travel advisory, USGS

22 places and Things to See in Hungary

2014-01-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hungary, the European country that shares its borders with 7 other countries is a beautiful place to visit. Amongst some of the most fun living people, you’re bound to fall in love with their culture and the places to visit. Let’s list out the 22 MUST GO-TO place in Hungary, so you’re sure not to […]

Tags: City of Esztergom, Gellért Baths, Hungary, Hungary attractions, Hungary tourism, Hungary Travel, Szechenyi Bath

Most Elegant and Coziest Hotels in Paris

2014-01-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Another year has begun, and with it come our hopes and dreams for the better. The hospitality industry is expected to be uplifted this year, as most countries have found their way out of the financial crisis. Here at Argophilia, we continue the challenge to bring you the most interesting hotels to stay in, whether […]

Tags: Best Western Le Patio Saint Antoine, business trips, cozy, elegant, Hotel du Cadran, Hotel du Prince Eugene, hotels, Paris, rooms

WIHP’s 2014 Marketing Bucket List

2014-01-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

WIHP at ITB Berlin

2014 brings with a new year great new possibilities in every industry. Travel not being the least of these, World Independent Hotels Promotion (WIHP) just compiled a Slideshare bucket list of benchmark hotel and marketing items not to overlook. This will be one of those years technology provides a fast forward effect for competitiveness, and […]

Tags: BIng, guest experience, hotel marketing, hotels, marketing, Photosynth, WIHP

Romanian actor Radu Beligan awarded by the Guinness Book of Records

2014-01-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Romanian actor Radu Beligan entered the Guinness Book of Records as the longest living actor still on the theatrical stage at age of 95. On December 15, the actor who celebrated his 95 years on stage, was awarded with the title of longest-living actor still in activity on a theatrical stage by Guinness Book of […]

Tags: award, Guinness Book of Records, Radu Beligan, theatre

Istanbul Ranks Among the Top 10 Most Searched Destinations Worldwide in 2013

2013-12-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Istanbul is the only European destination in the Eastern part of the continent to rank among the top 10 most searched worldwide, according to recent search trends released by Bing.

Most Romantic Hotels to spend the Holidays

2013-12-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Winter holidays are one perfect way to close out a year. After so much work and travail, it´s time to relax and enjoy Christmas and New Year´s eve with the loved ones.

Tags: Europe hotels, France hotels, Germany hotels, Île de Ré, Paris hotels, romantic hotels

Romania Suspends Dacian Fortresses Project

2013-12-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sarmizegetusa Regia.

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, the Dacian fortresses are a window to Romania’s past. Lack of funds threatens these historic landmarks.

Tags: archaeological project, Dacian fortresses, Orastie mountains, Romanian UNESCO monuments, Sarmizegetusa Regia, UNESCO sites

Budapest and Riga Offer Best Christmas Markets in 2013

2013-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

2010 Patricia LTD, Riga

According to Post Office Travel Money’s Christmas Market Barometer 2013, Budapest (Hungary) and Riga (Latvia) are the best value destinations for a festive city break.

Tags: Brussels, Budapest, cheapest european city, cheapest european city break, cheapest winter city break, Christmas Market Barometer, Lille, Prague, Riga

4 Years of Travel – Moments in Time

2013-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel - Moments in Time 4 Years Blogversary

Travel – Moments in Time, an English blog focused on travelling, just turned four today.  It is a special moment for us, since Violeta Loredana Pascal is one of our travel news authors.  Started out of the desire to share the curiosities discovered around the world and the experiences she had together with her husband, […]

Tags: Travel - Moments in Time, Travel - Moments in Time 4 years, Travel - Moments in Time blogversary, travel blog

Bulgaria Ranks in the Top Winter Destinations in Europe

2013-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bansko ski slope

According to the Deputy Minister of Economy in charge of Tourism, Branimir Botev, Bulgaria ranks four in Europe in terms of winter tourism.

Tags: Bulgaria, cheap winter destination, European winter destination, winter destination top, winter in Bulgaria

Kalinderu Ski Slope in Bușteni Opens Today

2013-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

kalinderu ski slope

Romania ranks among the top world ski destinations according to Trivago, with ski resorts in Predeal reporting the cheapest prices Europe-wide for winter sports enthusiasts- £46 per night in a standard double room in January 2014. Predeal is only 15 minutes drive from Bușteni, where the Kalinderu ski slope opens today. Kalinderu is the first […]

Tags: Busteni, Kalinderu, romania, ski destinations

This Weekend in Bucharest: Marché de Noël – Designer Gifts’ Fair

2013-12-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Marche de Noel

It’s that time of the year: cities put on a Christmas coat. Lights and arrangements, depending on the country, can be seen and admired. Shops decorate their displays – and interiors – with beautiful Christmas decorations. Everyone buys gifts, and almost everyone is waiting for Santa. From a spiritual point of view, Christians prepare for […]

Tags: Christmas fair, designer fair, Marché de Noël - Designer Gifts’ Fair.. Bucharest

Travelling in Eurasia – Old Soviet Blocks

2013-12-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

berimitsu - Fotolia.com

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is the largest of the states in what used to be known as the Soviet Union. Kazakhstan, a democracy, is one of the the most porsperous countries in Central Asia, which is mainly due to the natural gas and oil in the region. If you are planning a trip to this amazing landlocked […]

Rupea Fortress, The New Must Visit Site Near Braşov

2013-12-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cetatea Rupea

When people speak of Braşov, Romania and surrounding tourist attractions, they usually think of Rasnov and Bran Castle. As lovely as they are, another fortress in the area should now be on your list of places to visit. Rupea, located at 70 kilometers from Braşov, was restored and is already exceeding expectations in regards to […]

Tags: Bran castle, Brasov, Rasnov, Rupea fortress

World´s Most Spacious Accommodations: Volume Two

2013-12-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

December is here and Christmas is around the corner. Some of you may already have booked rooms for the winter holidays, some are still looking for the right one. Last week you discovered with Argophilia two of the most spacious hotels in Europe.

Tags: Abidos Hotel Apartment, Al Barsha, Dubai, hotel, mexico, Rancho Las Cascadas

Marriott Check-In Mobile Service Goes Global

2013-12-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Marriott Logo

Mobile check-in is on the rise, as more and more travelers prefer an easy way to check-in, rather than stand in the line at hotels receptions.

Tags: Marriott Hotels, marriott mobile app, mobile, mobile check-in, Smartphone

WIHP Websites for Library Hotel Collection Win Bronze Adrian Award

2013-12-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Casablanca Hotel

Last year, in June, HKHotels set out to rebrand Library Hotel Collection, a brand re-positioning move in anticipation of two new properties that will open in the next three years. The boutique hotel group has also aligned its corporate identity to reflect the change, including logo, and web identity.

Tags: Adrian Award, HKHotels, Hotel Elysee, WIHP Convert, WIHP websites

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