Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Labor Day on a Budget: Avoid These Cities

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According to a survey by CheapHotels.org, if you have a restricted budget this Labor Day, the following ten American cities rank as the most expensive destinations: Philadelphia $250 Atlantic City $246 Seattle $244 Milwaukee $228 Boston $209 Virginia Beach $202 Atlanta $182 Charleston $181 New York City $178 Pittsburgh $167 According to the official announcement, […]

Prague Museum Night Scheduled September 14

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The Prague Museum Night (Pražská muzejní noc) was initially scheduled for June, 2013, but needed to be rescheduled because of the heavy floods that crippled the capital this Summer. With things back on track, the city is treating her visitors to one of the most entertaining cultural events of the year. The Prague Museum Night […]

DonauFEST 2013 Kicks Off in Bratislava

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Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, will host one of the most interesting events of the Fall: DonauFEST 2013. The event will begin, on the waves of Jazz, Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 16:30 local hour. With stellar concerts, and the participation of the mayor of Bratislava, the first day will introduce to the public […]

Kite Flashmob Takes Over Moscow

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQoyuLsidJI Friday, August 30, 2013, the famous Cirque du Soleil will organize a unique event to celebrate the construction of the legendary Big Dome at the Luzhniki Stadium. The construction of the Dome will definitely not go unnoticed. Cirque du Soleil plans to make it bright and cheerful, launching kites while 60 workers raise the […]

Eastern Europe Tourist Arrivals Grow

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2013 seems to be a really good year in what tourism is concerned. According to data released by UNWTO, international tourist arrivals grew by 5% during the first half of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012. An estimated 494 million overnight visitors were welcomed in the first six months of 2013 around the […]

IHG’s Hôtel Dieu in Marseille

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One of Marseilles’ most historic places, the old Hôtel-Dieu hospital, was just recently restored to its former glory – and then some. This wonderful addition to the city’s accommodations is an InterContinental Hotels masterpiece for the city’s debut as European Capital of Culture for 2013. Here’s a look at Hôtel Dieu InterContinental

Croatia in the Top 10 Bikers’ Travel Destinations

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Where do European bikers like to ride most? According to a top commissioned by online tyre retailer Delticom, their favorite top 10 countries include, in order: Germany, Italy, France, Austria, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium. Exotic destinations like Chile, Ghana, Indonesia and South Africa made it also to the top, which […]

Labor Day Travel, a Trend on the Rise

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2013 brings good news for hospitality professional expecting a boost of tourists this Labor Day weekend. According to AAA Travel (the American Automobile Association, Inc.), the number of Americans hitting the road will reach its highest level since 2008. Compared to 2012, 4.2 percent more Americans plan to travel between August 30 and September 2 […]

New Resource for Travel Industry Professionals: TripAdvisor Insights

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In an effort to become more relevant for travel industry professionals, TripAdvisor launched TripAdvisor Insights, a resource of industry-related news and tutorials, that will offer: Tip sheets, guides, webinars and videos from TripAdvisor insiders Online marketing guidance from hospitality marketing experts The latest research from the Cornell Hospitality Research Center Survey results on hot topics […]

Holiday Inn Launches New Marketing Campaign Focusing on Change

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Famous midpriced hotel chain Holiday Inn launched an interesting marketing campaign aiming to win back clients and reintroduce itself to travelers. With 1,250 Holiday Inns worldwide, the hotel company, owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, wants to show through the “Change Your View” campaign the makeover the hotels recently went through and the way it adapted […]

Dear Traveler, How is Your Identity These Days?

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You are probably familiar with how to protect yourself from identity theft at home. Secure your wireless networks, shred important documents, avoid giving out personal information online – taking these steps helps shield your information from prying eyes. ProtectMyID points out what you may not realize, though, is that you must practice equal if not greater vigilance with your information when you travel. Fortunately, you can minimize your vulnerability by observing five important tips.