Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

FedHATTA Offers Recommendations for Safe Bookings This Holiday Season

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The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist and Travel Agencies (FedHATTA), has published new guidelines for safe bookings for holiday travel. With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, travel plans within Greece and abroad are rising. FedHATTA now advises travelers to exercise caution when booking trips. The organization says special attention should be paid to misleading […]

Famagusta Collaborates with EasyJet to Extend Tourism Season

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Famagusta’s regional tourism board, Etap, recently held a meeting with representatives from EasyJet Holidays, the low-cost airline’s holiday arm. Discussions centered around strategies for extending the region’s tourism season beyond the traditional peak months, with plans to implement them in 2025. Key Participants The meeting included Etap board president and Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannetou, […]

Greece Drafts New Tourism Law with Airbnb and Green Hotel Regulations

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The Greek Ministry of Tourism has introduced a draft law to modernize the nation’s tourism infrastructure. The proposal is open for public comment until December 19 and invites input from stakeholders via the official consultation platform. The ministry is encouraging tourism professionals and stakeholders to participate in refining this legislation through the public comment process. […]

Greek Hoteliers Push for Tourism Growth in All Regions

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Greek hoteliers are urging a balanced expansion of tourism across the country’s 13 administrative regions to bolster local economies. They highlight the need for targeted measures to support underdeveloped areas, enhancing hotel growth and community development opportunities. Uneven Distribution of Tourism Revenues The tourism sector remains concentrated in a few key areas. According to Yannis […]

Cruise Tourism Takes Center Stage at FITUR 2025

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The upcoming FITUR 2025 exhibition in Madrid will shine the spotlight on the global surge in cruise tourism. Scheduled to run January 22-26 the event will feature a specialized FITUR Cruises section. This segment will address the growing demand in cruises, examining the associated challenges and prospects within the industry. FITUR Cruises 2025 will see […]

Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo 2024

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Coming up December 12-14, the 11th Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo will take place in the Zappeion Expo Center. This year’s expo will feature a vast collection of exhibitors from every sector of tourism including Tourist Destinations, Hotels, Luxury Resorts, Villas, Travel Agencies, DMC Offices, Yachting and Cruising Companies, Alternative Tourism, and many others. […]