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.

Going App Offers Tips for Affordable Holiday Travels

2024-10-05 by Kostas Raptis

Going travel app reveals the best times to book flights, avoid price jumps, and maximize rewards.

Priceline Enhances Its AI Travel Assistant with Penny Voice

2024-10-03 by Kostas Raptis

Priceline introduced Penny Voice, the latest enhancement to its AI travel assistant, unveiled at OpenAI’s DevDay.

Ierapetra’s 4th Trail Ride of Crete Starts October 5th

2024-10-03 by Kostas Raptis

The Ierapetra ATV Friends Club has once again organized the TRAIL RIDE OF CRETE races. The ATV races will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2024. Racers will compete across 180 kilometers of the mountainous terrain surrounding Europe’s Southernmost city. Competitors will compete in timed stars, leaving from Ierapetra’s Eleftheria Square […]

Tredence Partners With Snowflake for Innovation in Hospitality AI

2024-10-02 by Kostas Raptis

Tredence and Snowflake offer hospitality AI tools to boost customer satisfaction, revenue, marketing, and operational functions.

Alltours Group Announces Luxury Hotel in Malia for 2025

2024-10-01 by Kostas Raptis

The Alltours Group has announced the coming opening of its Allsun Hotel Malia Beach on Crete in April of 2025. The 4.5-star Allsun Hotels resort has just been extensively renovated, and will offer guests a top-tier all-inclusive experience this coming season. . Sitting right on the beach in Malia, Allsun Hotel Malia Beach is ideally […]