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Over 5,500 New Trees and Plants to Transform Green Spaces in Heraklion

2025-01-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s greenery renewal

Heraklion’s greenery renewal is taking centre stage, with over 5,500 new trees and plants planned to enhance urban and suburban areas.

Must See Art Exhibition in Heraklion: “An Innermost View”

2025-01-22 by Argophilia Travel News

An innermost view

“An Innermost View” is a non-representational art showcase hosted at the Basilica of Saint Mark. Free entry until February 22, 2025.

The Benefits of AI in Travel Customer Service

2025-01-21 by Argophilia Travel News

The Benefits of AI in Travel Customer Service

by Harikrishna Kundariya Harikrishna Kundariya, a marketer, developer, IoT, Cloud & AWS savvy, co-founder, and Director of eSparkBiz Technologies. His 14+ years of experience enables him to provide digital solutions to new start-ups based on IoT and SaaS applications. Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the face of many businesses, and that is no exception in the […]

Greece and Bulgaria Collaborate on the Trans-European Transport Network

2025-01-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Trans-European Transport Network

Greece and Bulgaria are working together under the Trans-European Transport Network to improve cross-border connectivity and economic growth.

Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota Opens Spring 2025 in Epirus

2025-01-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota

Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota in Epirus, set to open in Spring 2025, is the brand’s first property of its kind in Greece.

Strategic Changes Strengthening the Cyprus-US Tourism Market

2025-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Strategic Changes Strengthening the Cyprus-US Tourism Market AI illustration.

Cyprus realigns its tourism strategy, targeting the eastern US market and introducing €3 million grants to boost regional accommodations.

2024 Airport Passenger Traffic Surge

2025-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Airport Passenger Traffic

Greece sees a 9.3% rise in airport passenger traffic in 2024, with over 79 million passengers travelling through its airports.

The “Golden Thread of Fairytales” Brings Cretan Folklore to Life

2025-01-18 by Argophilia Travel News

golden thread of fairytales

Performance “Golden Thread of Fairytales” on February 1 & 2—a musical-theatrical art show inspired by Aristofanis Chourdakis’ stories.

Museum Visits in Greece See Strong Growth in 2024

2025-01-18 by Argophilia Travel News

museum visitor statistics AI illustration

A look at museum visitor statistics for September 2024, highlighting footfall and revenues for museums and archaeological sites.

Heraklion Hosts Key Meeting on New Flagship Projects for Chania

2025-01-17 by Argophilia Travel News

New Flagship Projects for Chania

Heraklion welcomes Chania’s leaders to discuss funding and plans for major projects under the 2021-2027 ESPA programs.

Heraklion Carnival 2025: Registration for Participants Now Open

2025-01-17 by Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion Carnival 2025

Plan your visit to the Heraklion Carnival 2025! Don’t miss the Treasure Hunt on February 16, and the Grand Parade on February 23.

Athenian Walks: Explore Athens for Free Starting January 18

2025-01-15 by Argophilia Travel News

Athenian Walks

Explore Athens for free with “Athenian Walks,” covering iconic sites and museums. Free tours start January 18, 2025

Bulgaria Air Introduces Direct Flights to Grenoble in 2025

2025-01-15 by Argophilia Travel News

Bulgaria Air Sofia Grenoble

Bulgaria Air starts direct flights between Sofia and Grenoble in January 2025, connecting Bulgarian travellers to the French Alps.

Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd Named GSA for Animawings in Cyprus

2025-01-14 by Argophilia Travel News

AnimaWings

Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Romania’s Animawings in Cyprus. Animawings will commence direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest in March 2025, offering three weekly connections on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Strategic Partnership Cyprus Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd, a company specializing in airline and tourism management, will oversee all […]

China Spring Festival: World’s Largest Annual Migration Begins

2025-01-14 by Argophilia Travel News

China Spring Festival

China began its busiest annual migration period on Tuesday, signaling the approach of the Spring Festival. Over 9 billion passenger trips are estimated during this year’s 40-day travel rush, set to conclude on February 22. Massive Travel Movement Marks the Holiday Season Ahead of the Spring Festival, millions of Chinese travelers took to roads, railways, […]

Hot Deals During Crete’s Winter Sales

2025-01-13 by Argophilia Travel News

winter sales

Experience Crete’s Winter Sales 2025! Shop deep discounts, support local stores, and enjoy two extra Sunday shopping days.

TimeOut Lists the 14 Cheapest Cities to Visit in Europe on a Budget in 2025, and 10 Are in Eastern Europe

2025-01-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Cheapest Cities to Visit in Europe: Top Budget-Friendly Spots for 2025

Explore the cheapest cities to visit in Europe in 2025. Discover hidden gems with rich history, vibrant culture, and affordable prices.

TripAdvisor Includes Crete in the Best of the Best 2025 List

2025-01-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Crete Best of the Best 2025 by TripAdvisor

Discover why Crete earned its spot on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best 2025 list and what it means for tourism and local economy on the island.

Norwegian Cruise Lines Cancels Norwegian Epic Visits to Corfu

2025-01-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has announced the cancellation of the Norwegian Epic’s 2025 stops at the Corfu port. This marks the second year in a row that NCL has removed Corfu from its schedule. The 156,000-ton ship, which accommodates around 4,070 passengers, was originally set to make 17 stops in Corfu between May 14 and […]

Free Guided Tour of Archanes Archaeological Sites in January 2025

2025-01-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Map Route

Join the free “Map Route” tours in Heraklion. Explore historical sites like the Archanes antiquities and Vathypetro. Participation by priority order.

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