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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.

MyCoast App Reclaims Beaches from Private Encroachment

2024-05-01 by Kostas Raptis

MyCoast app phone

Use the MyCoast app to reclaim public beaches from businesses overstepping bounds with sunbeds and umbrellas.

Ryan Reynolds Is the New CIO of Yas Island Abu Dhabi

2024-04-30 by Kostas Raptis

Ryan Reynolds

Yas Island Abu Dhabi has unveiled Hollywood’s most charismatic superstar Ryan Reynolds as its newest Chief Island Officer (CIO).

The Great Beer Festival of Athens Coming to Technopolis May 10-12 (Program)

2024-04-29 by Kostas Raptis

The Great Beer Festival of Athens

Mark your calendar for The Great Beer Festival of Athens, May 10-12, 2024 – a haven for beer lovers at the Technopolis City of Athens.

Holihouse Wins Silver at the Tourism Awards 2024

2024-04-26 by Kostas Raptis

Holihouse

Holihouse’s commitment to advanced AI technologies and data analytics garnered a prestigious Silver Award at the Tourism Awards 2024.

Saudia Launches Beta Travel Companion Platform

2024-04-25 by Kostas Raptis

Saudia

Saudia (IATA: SV, ICAO: SVA, Callsign: SAUDIA)), Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has debuted its cutting-edge AI-driven digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC). This is the first step in a two-year strategy to use digital advances to transform the tourism business. Working in tandem with the multinational consulting and technology company Accenture, Saudia’s Travel Companion will […]

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