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Heraklion Christmas and New Year Celebrations Begin on November 28

2025-11-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Christmas in Heraklion

The Municipality of Heraklion announces the start of its Christmas and New Year events with the official Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, November 28.

Riginos Yachts Named Exclusive Distributor of Fjord and Sealine Motor Yachts in Greece

2025-11-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Sealine S390

Riginos Yachts is pleased to announce the commencement of an exclusive partnership with Germany-based HanseYachts AG, appointing Riginos Yachts as the official distributor of the Fjord and Sealine motor yacht brands in Greece. This strategic alignment strengthens HanseYachts’ presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, one of the region’s most dynamic and rapidly growing yachting markets. Fjord […]

RevitUp.direct Announces Exclusive Partnership with ViralSpoon

2025-11-14 by Argophilia Travel News

RevitUp.direct & ViralSpoon

RevitUp.direct is pleased to announce the official launch of an exclusive partnership with ViralSpoon, an innovative AI-powered social media management platform designed to create, optimize, and publish digital content. The partnership covers Greece and Cyprus, further strengthening RevitUp’s portfolio of tools and services for hotels and tourism businesses. ViralSpoon allows hotels, restaurants, and any brand […]

Geological Tour of Nea Kameni and the Santorini Caldera – Sunday, 16 November 2025

2025-11-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Nea Kameni Santorini Caldera tour

Geothira and IMPHS host a free geological tour of Nea Kameni and the Santorini caldera on 16 November 2025.

Athens Launches Free Guided Tours Through Its Historic Neighborhoods

2025-11-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Athens free guided tours

Athens offers free guided tours of historical sites, archaeological sites, museums, cultural and art spaces of the city.

Morocco’s Hospitality Industry Faces Its 2030 Test

2025-11-12 by Argophilia Travel News

2025 Morocco Showcase Summit

Ahead of the Morocco Showcase Summit 2025, global hotel groups are assessing how the country’s hospitality supply can meet the surge in tourism expected by 2030.

Swiss-Belhotel Partners With Sheng Tai to Open New Hotels in Malaysia

2025-11-12 by Argophilia Travel News

Swiss-Belhotel International x Sheng Tai International

Swiss-Belhotel International signs a new deal with Sheng Tai International to open luxury beachfront and city hotels in Melaka and beyond.

Vietnam’s Vingroup Unveils 8Wonder to Turn the Nation into Asia’s Cultural Powerhouse

2025-11-10 by Argophilia Travel News

Vingroup

Vingroup launched the 8Wonder mega music festival and a new Culture pillar to promote Vietnamese arts, film, and talent development globally.

Greece’s Dry Gate: From Crete to the Capital, What Happens When the Water Runs Out?

2025-11-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Bramianos Reservoir

Greece now stands on the brink of a water crisis — one not merely defined by shrinking reservoirs, but by systemic inertia, fragmented governance, and the unrelenting grip of climate change. In late October, the government unveiled an ambitious €2.5 billion plan to secure national water supplies for the next three decades, prioritizing drought-stricken Attica […]

Europe’s Smart Tourism Capitals Meet in Barcelona

2025-10-30 by Argophilia Travel News

Smart tourism

Benidorm, Dublin, Helsinki, and Gothenburg reunite in Barcelona to discuss how “smart tourism” can save the planet — one panel discussion at a time.

5th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct Concludes in Crete

2025-10-22 by Argophilia Travel News

RevitUp

The 5th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct concluded successfully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Markos Karanastasis Amphitheater of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMMU) in Heraklion, Crete. This year’s event achieved record participation — 312 registrations and 232 professional check-ins, along with 27 students from HMMU and other academic institutions. The Masterclass brought together tourism […]

Grecotel Tops Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

2025-10-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Grecotel Mykonos Blu

Grecotel, the country’s flagship luxury hospitality group, has once again claimed the number one position at the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, reaffirming its reputation as Greece’s most distinguished hotel brand. Voted by thousands of discerning travellers worldwide, the awards celebrate excellence in travel, service, and guest experience. Grecotel’s continued dominance reflects […]

Crete Power Link Energizes Greece–Israel Interconnector Vision

2025-10-15 by Argophilia Travel News

Undersea power cable

Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great Sea Interconnector that will eventually link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel through a single high-voltage energy corridor beneath the Mediterranean. The new 330-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable was officially activated in late May. Costing roughly […]

Argophilia Goes Offline from Banner Ads

2025-10-14 by Argophilia Travel News

banner ads

Connection terminated. Argophilia’s witty response to banner ads: no flashing GIFs, no clickbait skies—just pure storytelling, handcrafted in Crete.

Engagement Traditions Around the World

2025-10-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Engagement Traditions

Engagement traditions explained, highlighting ceremony flow, family roles, plus how communities adapt rituals today while honoring roots.

PED Crete Will Not Attend Infrastructure Ministry Meeting on Papoura Hill Monument

2025-10-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Save Papoura Hill

The Union of Municipalities of Crete (PED) announced it will not attend the Infrastructure Ministry’s event on the Papoura Hill monument.

5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 by Argophilia Travel News

dream holiday

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Steps That will Help you to Get into the Real Estate Business

2025-09-24 by Argophilia Travel News

real estate career

Discover practical steps to start your real estate career. Learn about licensing, networking, property investment, and market research to succeed in the real estate business.

Greece’s Travel Balance Shows Surplus Despite Fewer Visitors

2025-09-16 by Argophilia Travel News

Greece travel balance AI illustration

Greece’s travel balance posted a €5.99 billion surplus in January-June 2025. Travel receipts rose 11% thanks to higher spending per trip, even as inbound visitor flows grew only 0.6%.

Every Fall a Rise at Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2025

2025-09-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Cliff diving Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos hosts Cliff Diving 2025 on September 27–28. Athletes will leap from 20 meters into Lake Voulismeni.

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2025-11-26 By Argophilia Travel News

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