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Iorgos Pappas is the Travel and Lifestyle Co-Editor at Argophilia, where he dives deep into the rhythms, flavors, and hidden corners of Greece—with a special focus on Crete. Though he’s lived in cultural hubs like Paris, Amsterdam, and Budapest, his heart beats to the Mediterranean tempo. Whether tracing village traditions or uncovering coastal gems, Iorgos brings a seasoned traveler’s eye—and a local’s affection—to every story.

About Iorgos Pappas

Iorgos Pappas is the Travel and Lifestyle Co-Editor at Argophilia, where he dives deep into the rhythms, flavors, and hidden corners of Greece—with a special focus on Crete. Though he’s lived in cultural hubs like Paris, Amsterdam, and Budapest, his heart beats to the Mediterranean tempo. Whether tracing village traditions or uncovering coastal gems, Iorgos brings a seasoned traveler’s eye—and a local’s affection—to every story.

The Global Meetings Industry Discovers Greece Again, Reinvents the Odyssey

2026-01-28 by Iorgos Pappas

IAPCO 2026

Athens will host the IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly 2026, bringing global conference professionals together to discuss meetings, strategy, and the reinvention of the Odyssey.

Crete Targets Irish Travelers With Year-Round Tourism Push in Dublin

2026-01-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete Dublin Tourism Fair

Crete promoted year-round tourism at The Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin, targeting growing Irish demand for off-season travel.

Desalination Debate in Heraklion Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns

2026-01-27 by Iorgos Pappas

desalination

Plans to explore desalination in Heraklion have sparked political and expert reactions, with concerns over cost, environmental impact.

Fattal Takes Over Cora Resort in Halkidiki

2026-01-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Cora Resort and Spa

The Fattal Hotel Group has acquired the five-star Cora Resort in Halkidiki from Bain Capital, expanding its presence in Greece’s luxury hotel market.

When Images Become Strategy

2026-01-26 by Iorgos Pappas

Tourism photography

Hotel photographer Andreas Sfyridis hosts a Tourism Photography Workshop in Athens on 7–8 February 2026, focusing on branding, strategy, and visual storytelling.

After the Storm, Heraklion Wakes Up Under a Blanket of African Dust

2026-01-22 by Iorgos Pappas

african dust

Only hours after the storm wrecked parts of Crete with savage winds and rough seas, African dust rolled in and sealed the city under a thick, suffocating haze.

Tourism Workers in Greece Call 24-Hour Strike on February 25

2026-01-22 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece Tourism Strike February 25

Tourism workers in Greece strike on February 25 over delayed benefits and prepaid card problems.

Heraklion Port Authority and Heraklion Airport Strengthen Cooperation

2026-01-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion cruise homeport

Heraklion Port Authority and the new Heraklion International Airport agreed to closer coordination to promote the city as a Mediterranean cruise homeport

Greece and Algeria Want More Tourists and Direct Flights

2026-01-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece Algeria Tourism Agreement

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met Algeria’s Deputy FM Sofiane Chaib to sign a tourism cooperation agreement and discuss direct flights.

Austria Is Booking Crete Again Like It Is a Religion

2026-01-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete Ferien-Messe Wien 2026

Crete promoted year-round tourism at Ferien-Messe Wien (15–18 Jan 2026), citing 160,000 Austrian arrivals in 2025 and a 5% rise in prebookings.

Finland Keeps Choosing Crete Again and Again

2026-01-19 by Iorgos Pappas

MATKA 2026

Crete charmed Finnish travelers again at Helsinki’s MATKA 2026 fair, with over 123,000 Finns choosing the island in 2025.

Hunting Tourism in Crete Faces Strict Enforcement After Illegal Hunting Case Near Hersonissos

2026-01-19 by Iorgos Pappas

lone hare

An illegal hunting case near Hersonissos highlights Crete’s strict hunting enforcement. Rules, ethics, and safety tips for visitors.

Crete’s Cliff Roads Are Not Forgiving

2026-01-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete cliff road

A fatal crash near Kapetaniana, Gortyna, highlights Crete’s dangerous cliff roads. Practical driving tips, GPS traps, and emergency steps.

Three Snowman Movies to Watch on World Snowman Day

2026-01-18 by Iorgos Pappas

World Snowman Day movies

Celebrate World Snowman Day on January 18 with four snowman-themed movies, including Frosty, Hot Frosty, and a horror bonus pick.

100% Hotel Show Crete Brings Solutions Before Summer Chaos

2026-01-18 by Iorgos Pappas

100% Hotel Show Crete 2026

100% Hotel Show Crete 2026 returns to Heraklion Feb 6–8 with suppliers, redesign solutions, tech tools, and networking for hotels and villas.

Aposelemis Water Crisis: Heraklion, Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos Down to 1–2 Months

2026-01-17 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion water crisis

DEYAH warns Aposelemis dam water may last only 1–2 months for Heraklion prefecture. Desalination and emergency funding are discussed.

Agia Pelagia Flood Protection Plan

2026-01-17 by Iorgos Pappas

Flood Protection Plan hero image

The Malevizi Municipality presented retention-dam studies for Agia Pelagia, Palaiokastro, and Lygaria to reduce flooding risk.

Cruise Tourism Is Booming, and Chania Is Trying to Keep Up

2026-01-16 by Iorgos Pappas

Cruise tourism

Chania approves a technical consultant for cruise port planning, while Souda’s new passenger terminal targets completion in June 2026.

Chania Hotel Workers Invited to Info Meeting on Rehiring Rights and Collective Contracts

2026-01-16 by Iorgos Pappas

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Seasonal tourism workers in Chania are being invited to an important info meeting on rehiring rights and collective labour agreements.

Heraklion’s Recycling Is Heading for Turbulence, and the Clock Is Ticking

2026-01-16 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion recycling crisis cartoon

Heraklion’s recycling collection is in trouble: the contractor agreement ends on Jan 24 and the municipality cannot launch a new tender without an approved budget.

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When Tripadvisor released its Travelers’ Choice: Best of the Best Destinations 2026, one result stood out quietly but unmistakably: Crete ranked 9th in the world. Not 9th in Europe. Not 9th among islands. 9th globally. And that matters. The Best of the Best list represents roughly the top 1% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on […]

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