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Elounda Hills Luxury Resort a Step Closer to Reality

2019-11-05 by Argophilia Travel News

Elounda Hills

Elounda Hills, a €410 million euro tourism project outside Agios Nikolaos on Crete, is one step closer to reality after a joint-ministerial decision was signed this week. According to the news, once the plans are approved by the Council of State, Mirum Hellas can begin construction on the ambitious project. The five-star luxury retreat will reportedly include a 200-bed hotel, which will […]

Tags: Agios Nikolaos, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Elounda Hills, Elounda Hills Marina, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons Elounda Hills, Lassithi hotels

Fosun Acquires Thomas Cook’s Brand for £11 Million Pounds

2019-11-04 by Argophilia Travel News

Thomas Cook storefront

Chinese conglomerate Fosun is expected to acquire the Thomas Cook brand, as well as the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club hotels.

Tags: Casa Cook, Fosun, Fosun Tourism, Fosun Tourism Group, Qian Jiannong, thomas cook, tour agencies, tour companies

Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Changes Ownership

2019-11-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Miraggio Thermal Spa

Halkidiki’s five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort is now under new ownership.

Tags: Greece spas, Greek resorts, Greek spas, Halkidiki, Halkidiki spas, Miraggio, Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, spas, thermal spas

The GNTO Is Set to Revamp Ionian Islands Tourism Goals

2019-11-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Porto Katsiki

The GNTO says the Ionian Islands are to stand as example destinations for the implementation of sustainable tourism development policies.

Tags: Angela Gerekou, Corfu, GNTO, Greece sustainability, Greece tourism, Greek Isles, Greek tourism, Ionian Islands

Greece and China Agree to Increase Flights & Connectivity

2019-11-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Knossos Tourists

Greece and China have agreed to almost double the number of flights connecting the two countries. Now there will be 35 flights instead of 14.

Tags: CAAC, China flights, China tourists, Chinese tourists, Feng Zhenglin, Greece, Greece flights, Greece toursim, Greece-China, tours, Yiannis Kefalogiannis

TUI Magic Life Candia Maris Aids “Colors of Love” Efforts on Crete

2019-11-01 by Argophilia Travel News

TUI Magic Life Candia Maris

The TUI Magic Life Candia Maris hotel in Heraklion has offered to help the “Colors of Love” humanitarian effort on Crete.

Tags: Heraklion hotels, Heraklion resorts, Heraklion stays, TUI, TUI Life, TUI Magic Life, TUI Magic Life Candia Maris

Tourism Minister Theoharis Invites Arab Companies to Invest in Greece

2019-10-31 by Argophilia Travel News

Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis

Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited entrepreneurs from the Arab world to visit Greece and invest funds in the country’s tourism sector.

Tags: Arab investment, Greece administration, Greece investment, Greece tourism ministry, Greece travel, Harry Theoharis, Minister of Tourism

Fortress of Koules – Aptera: Opened to the Public This Sunday

2019-10-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Aptera Koules

This coming Sunday is the last time this year that people can take in Fortress of Koules – Aptera. Opening hours are from 11.00 – 14.00.

Tags: Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete attractions, Crete forts, Forts, Kissamos, Kissamos attractions, Ottoman Fortress, Ottoman Fortress Koules

Cypriot Honey Takes First Prize at World Beekeeping Awards

2019-10-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Honeymell

The Cypriot honey Tziverti has received the first prize at the 46th World Beekeeping Awards (WBA) in Canada.

Tags: bees, Cypriot honey, Cypriot products, Cyprus, Demetris Papakosta, honey, Honeymell

This is Greece: Unspoiled Tinos Island – The Aegean Muse

2019-10-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Church of Panagia Evangelistria at Tinos

Tourists headed to Mykonos by ferry seldom leave the docks at Tinos. This is unfortunate, because this is one of Greece’s true hidden gems.

Tags: Aegean islands, Aegean paradise, Alternative Greece, Greece vacations, Greek Isles, Greek vacations, Mykonos, Tinos island, Visit Greece

Manolis Papadakis Named GM at the Brown Acropol Hotel in Athens

2019-10-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Brown Hotels

Brown Hotels announced their entry into the Greek hotel market with the coming opening of the Acropol Hotel in the center of Athens.

Tags: Acropol Hotel, Athens hotel, Athens hotel opening, Athens hotels, Brown Hotels, Tel Aviv hotels

Virtuoso | Luxury Tourism: Greece a Top Destinations in the World for 2020

2019-10-21 by Argophilia Travel News

sexy traveler

Travelers are prioritizing trips now, with the belief customized experiences are the best value, according to a Virtuoso® Luxe Report.

Tags: Crete tours, customer journey, Greece destinations, Greece tours, luxurious accommodation, luxury tours, luxury travel, tasty travel, travel 2020, travel destinations, travel experience

Ryanair Launches 14 New Routes In Greece For Summer 2020

2019-10-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Ryanair

Last week Ryanair announced its Greek Summer 2020 schedule which includes 14 new summer routes to destinations in France, Italy, and Germany.

Tags: airlines, Athens flights, budget airlines, Chania flights, Europe airlines, Greece 2020, Greece flights, Greece vacation, Greek destinations, Heraklion flights, Ryanair, Ryanair Greece, vacation flights

Greek Tourism Ministry Certifies Dozens of Thermal Springs

2019-10-17 by Argophilia Travel News

Loutra Pozar

The Greek Tourism Ministry has just certified sixty-six thermal spring facilities across Greece, with another 55 in the pipeline.

Tags: Greece tourism, Greece tourists, Greek spas, Greek thermal spas, Greek Tourism Ministry, Harry Theoharis, Manos Konsolas, thermal spas

Digital Marketing Academy for Hospitality (DMAH) Launches in Greece

2019-10-17 by Argophilia Travel News

DMAH

The Digital Marketing Academy for Hospitality (DMAH) has been launched to serve tourism professionals in Greece and Cyprus.

Tags: digital marketing, Digital Marketing Institute, Dimitris Serifis, DMI, Nelios

The United States and Greece Explore Cultural Exchange

2019-10-09 by Argophilia Travel News

US-Greece delegation

Greece takes the opportunity during US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s Athens visit, to pursue boosting bilateral cooperation in culture.

Tags: cultural goods, cultural heritage, culture, Greece museums, Greek culture, Mendoni, Michael Pompeo, repatriation, US-Greece

TripAdvisor Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Transparency Report

2019-09-17 by Argophilia Travel News

TripAdvisor® has published its first-ever Review Transparency Report showing over 1m fake reviews being blocked from the site in 2018.

Tags: customer reviews, destination reviews, Facebook, fake reviews, Google Travel, tourism reviews, travel reviews, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor reviews, TripAdvisor Transparency Report

Greek Seamen’s Union calls 24-hour Ferry Strike for September 24th

2019-09-17 by Argophilia Travel News

The Chakli Ferry

The union representing Greece’s seamen called a 24-hour strike for September 24th on fears wages and rights will be hurt by new investors.

Tags: Cosco, Greece Ferry, Greek ferries, Greek Islands, Greek Isles, Greek Seamen, Pengfei Zhang

3 Great Greek Isles Day Cruise Offers for September

2019-09-17 by Argophilia Travel News

Captain's tours

It’s surprising how few visitors to Greece actually depart on Greek isles day cruise in order to experience these Aegean wonders. This human playground of thousands of islands is remarkable for its secluded beaches, unbelievable crystal waters, and an island culture trip like nowhere else. For visitors to Greece who are thinking of taking home […]

Tags: Apollon Cruises, Chrissi Island, greece cruises, Greece day cruiser, Greece sailing, Greek Islands, Greek Isles, Greek Yachts, Kleftiko, Milos Island, Riva Travel, Samos Tours, Yachting Greece

GNTO to Key on Culture for Greece’s Tourism Promotion

2019-09-17 by Argophilia Travel News

Dimitris Lignadis

Cultural activities and events in Greece will play a huge part in the country’s promotion as a tourism destination, according to the GNTO.

Tags: Angela Gerekou, Dimitris Lignadis, GNTO, Greece culture, Greece tourism, Greek culture

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