Kostas Raptis, Author at Argophilia

Kostas Raptis is a reporter living in Heraklion, Crete, where he covers the fast-moving world of AI and smart technology. He first discovered the island in 2016 and never quite forgot it—finally making the move in 2022. Now based in the city he once only dreamed of calling home, Kostas brings a curious eye and a human touch to the stories shaping our digital future.

Booking.com and Antom to Introduce Over 40 New Payment Methods Across 8 Key Asian Markets

2025-01-16 by Kostas Raptis

Booking.com collaborates with Antom to offer multiple payment options, including digital wallets across eight key Asian markets.

Yeastar P-Series Introduces Hotel Management Module for Small and Medium Hotels

2025-01-15 by Kostas Raptis

Yeastar Hotel Management Module for P-Series Phone System, offers streamlined hotel operations for small and medium-sized hotels.

Greece and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Ties

2025-01-14 by Kostas Raptis

Greece and Saudi Arabia will broaden collaboration in politics, economics, and tourism. This enhanced partnership was solidified during the 1st High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, held in AlUla. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud co-chaired the council. The expanded strategic relationship has […]

Tap2Ride for Public Transport Launches in Athens

2025-01-14 by Kostas Raptis

Athens urban transport goes contactless with tap2ride, letting passengers pay using bank cards or digital wallets, starting January 15, 2025.

WeRide Robobus Debuts at Zurich Airport

2025-01-13 by Kostas Raptis

WeRide Robobus autonomous shuttle service at Zurich Airport is a breakthrough project enhancing airport mobility.

Knossos Palace Hits Milestone with Over One Million Visitors in 2024

2025-01-04 by Kostas Raptis

Knossos Palace welcomed over one million visitors in 2024, with August leading the way.

Universal Charger Rule Now in Effect Across the EU

2024-12-28 by Kostas Raptis

EU consumers can now benefit from unified device charging with a USB Type-C charging port, reducing waste and saving money.

Nuitée Secures $48M Series A Funding

2024-12-26 by Kostas Raptis

Nuitée lands $48M Series A led by Accel to become the leading infrastructure provider in the travel industry.

Greece Plans to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation with Türkiye

2024-12-25 by Kostas Raptis

The 5th Joint Tourism Committee meeting in Athens focused on strengthening tourism cooperation with Türkiye.

Tourism Fragility in Athens: Study Reveals Key Challenges and Solutions

2024-12-25 by Kostas Raptis

An Athens tourism study exposes “tourism fragility,” infrastructure stress, and rising challenges.

Greek Accommodation Turnover Rose 17.7% in October

2024-12-18 by Kostas Raptis

Accommodation businesses in Greece saw a 17.7% revenue rise in October compared to last year, fueled by steady tourism demand.

Heraklion to Get a New Underground Car Park with 500 Lots

2024-12-17 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s underground car park project on Dimokratias Avenue has restarted, aiming to create 500 parking spaces and ease city congestion.

Hilton’s Ambitious Growth in Egypt for 2025 and Beyond

2024-12-17 by Kostas Raptis

Hilton will significantly grow its presence in Egypt, with 25 new hotels planned. This move will increase the company’s operations in Egypt to over 40 hotels over the next few years. The expansion is highlighted by several firsts, including the debut of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection and Curio Collection brands in the region. Prominent openings include […]