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Jordan to Host Aqaba Blue, Its First International Marine Expo

2026-06-29 by Argophilia Travel News

Aqaba Blue

Aqaba is launching its first-ever international marine and blue economy expo this September, from 9 to 12.

EU Imposes €3 Duty on Small Packages from International Platforms

2026-06-23 by Argophilia Travel News

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New €3 duty per product on online orders up to €150 starting July 1, 2026. What shoppers need to know about the new EU customs rule.

Tampere Crowned European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026

2026-06-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Tampere

Tampere, the world’s sauna capital, is officially the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026.

Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 by Argophilia Travel News

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KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

National Bank of Greece and POX Launch Strategic Partnership for Hoteliers

2026-06-23 by Argophilia Travel News

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NBG and the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers announced a partnership offering liquidity support, POS financing, and advisory services for Greek hotels.

Summer Spending Catches Many Germans Off Guard

2026-06-19 by Argophilia Travel News

German summer shopping

A new study finds that 52% of Germans spend more than planned during summer, driven by travel, forgotten essentials, and seasonal price increases.

Middle East Hospitality Leaders Take Center Stage at Hozpitality’s 2026 Awards Gala

2026-06-16 by Argophilia Travel News

Hozpitality Group successfully hosted the 9th Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2026 alongside the 4th Middle East F&B Excellence Awards and the Chef Leaders & F&B Leaders Powerlist Awards at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek. The prestigious event brought together leading chefs, food and beverage professionals, hospitality executives, suppliers, and industry partners from across […]

Crete to Welcome Top Italian Media and EasyJet Execs for High-Profile Cultural Trip

2026-06-15 by Argophilia Travel News

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The Greek National Tourism Organization will host influential Italian journalists and EasyJet executives on a curated tour of Crete.

Heraklion Tourism Leaders Warn of Crisis Over Port Eviction Order for Migrant Shelter

2026-06-15 by Argophilia Travel News

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Major tourism and business associations in Heraklion call on OLI A.E. to suspend the eviction of a temporary migrant shelter to protect the island’s image.

Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel Partners with RevitUp.direct

2026-06-14 by Argophilia Travel News

RevitUp.direct, a revenue management and digital marketing company specializing in independent hotels, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel, the renowned five-star spa hotel in Edipsos, Evia. Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel Founded in 1897 in Edipsos, Thermae Sylla is today recognized as one of Greece’s leading […]

Traditional Strata Brings Cretan Music and Dance Back to Chania

2026-06-12 by Argophilia Travel News

Chania traditional strata

Chania’s Traditional Strata returns from June through September, filling the Venetian Harbor with live performances every Tuesday evening.

Rethymno Doubles Down on Print Media to Capture High-Value Travelers

2026-06-12 by Argophilia Travel News

Explorer Rethymno

The Region of Crete funds a dedicated campaign in the 2026 Explorer Rethymno travel guide to promote cultural heritage, local gastronomy, and year-round travel.

Art on the Street Festival Returns to Heraklion With 135 Free Events

2026-06-12 by Argophilia Travel News

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Heraklion’s 11th Art on the Street Festival opens June 15 with singer Rena Morfi and more than 135 cultural events.

Traditional Cretan Kantada Reborn in the Streets of Patsides This June

2026-06-02 by Argophilia Travel News

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The Street Music of the Patsides Kantada Patsides will transform into a living stage for Cretan folklore on the evening of Wednesday, June 17. The local Cultural Association is reviving the Cretan Kantada—the historic practice of wandering musicians and singers serenading the village households. Moving away from static stage setups, the event aims to bring […]

Singapore Aims to Boost Tourism Spending with Three-Year UnionPay Deal

2026-06-02 by Argophilia Travel News

UnionPay Singapore partnership

The Singapore Tourism Board and UnionPay International renew their partnership for three years to enhance cashless payment options for millions of international visitors.

Rare Archaic Photography Exhibition Opens at Heraklion Archaeological Museum

2026-05-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion Archaic Photography Exhibition

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum hosts a rare exhibition of 100 authentic silver gelatin prints of ancient Greece by eight pioneer photographers.

Sahara Dust and Sudden Storms: What’s Hitting Crete and Greece This Weekend

2026-05-16 by Argophilia Travel News

Sahara dust

A fast-moving barometric low brings Saharan dust and localized thunderstorms to Crete and southern Greece before clearing on Sunday.

Crete at the Center of a New Saharan Dust Wave 

2026-05-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Saharan dust wave

Crete faces a new wave of African dust and mud showers this weekend. The forecast predicts improvement by Sunday and clear skies on Monday.

The Dafnes Wine Festival 2026: 10 Nights of Tradition and Liatiko

2026-05-13 by Argophilia Travel News

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The 49th Dafnes Wine Festival will feature live music, dancing, traditional flavors, and of course, plenty of fine wine.

Crete Golf Club Hotel Selects RevitUp.Direct

2026-05-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Revitup

Crete Golf Club Hotel has selected RevitUp.Direct to design and execute its commercial and digital strategy through the company’s Online Sales & Performance Marketing services. Crete Golf Club Hotel is located within the only 18-hole golf course on Crete. The combination of premium accommodation with high-level sports tourism places the hotel in a distinctive market […]

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Stories of Interest

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One Cigarette Butt Can Pollute a Beach for Years

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while releasing toxic chemicals such as nicotine, lead, arsenic, and cadmium into the sand and seawater.

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42 Firefighters Contain Flames in Minoa Pediada

2026-07-10 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

Archaeological Site of Itanos in Lassithi near the famous Vai palm forest.

ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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Experts Urge Calm as Crete Addresses Toxic Pufferfish Spread

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Crete issued a public safety guide to separate scientific fact from social media panic regarding the pufferfish.

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