Phil Butler, Author at Argophilia

Trends Say Americans Guarded Over Travel 2022

2022-06-15 by Phil Butler

A new survey by Forbes Advisor says more than half (54%) of summer vacationers polled say the cost of trips is affecting their plans.

In Heraklion: Cities on Volcanoes 11 Summit Features World’s Top Experts

2022-06-15 by Phil Butler

The Cities on Volcanoes 11 Conference is in Heraklion this week featuring some of the world’s foremost volcanologists.

Gems of Crete: Gavalohori Village at Apokoronas

2022-06-09 by Phil Butler

Gavalohori (Γαβαλοχώρι) is an idyllic traditional village on Cape Drapan in the Vamos municipality of the Apokoronas region of Crete.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Marks 6,000 Hotels Milestone

2022-06-08 by Phil Butler

IHG is celebrating 6,000 open hotels by unveiling the ‘6,000 Club’ and announcing partnerships with major sports and entertainment events.

Works of Christel van Hemelrijck on Exhibit at Art Flow Studio & Gallery

2022-06-08 by Phil Butler

The works of Christel van Hemelrijck resonate at an exhibition “Stories of Travelers,” at Art Flow Studio & Gallery in Paleochora, Crete.

The 2022 Beach Volley Ios Championships Coming June 29th to July 2nd

2022-06-06 by Phil Butler

Coming up from June 29th through July 2, the Beach Volley Ios Features 2022 championship will be one of the world’s top competitions.

And You’re not Vacationing on Crete, Because?

2022-06-06 by Phil Butler

Here are the only 8 reasons we figure you’re not already on vacation on Crete Island, Greece’s biggest touristic paradise.

The Knossos Research Centre Summer Lectures 2022 Schedule

2022-06-06 by Phil Butler

A series of Summer lectures beginning this month at Crete’s Knossos Research Center begins this month, discussing facets of Hellenic history.

TUI Suffering From Rash of Travel Nightmare Stories

2022-05-28 by Phil Butler

Vacationers headed to Crete via TUI are bashing the tours company over a travel nightmare that at Exeter Airport.

For Crete Visitors: The New Archaeological Museum of Chania Beckons

2022-05-26 by Phil Butler

The Archaeological Museum of Chania in Crete reopened its doors at its new premises in Halepa, a state-of-the-art edifice of 6,000 sqm.

How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Is Affecting Tourism on Crete

2022-05-25 by Phil Butler

How dramatically will the Russia/Ukraine conflict impact tourism on Crete? For starters, losing almost half a million visitors is not good.

Crete’s 2022 Summer: Already Burning With Fun

2022-05-25 by Phil Butler

Crete is already buzzing with travelers intent on experiencing a summer to remember. Here are a few of them at “bucket list” Crete places.

Research Claims Americans Plan to Visit Europe Despite Ukraine Conflict

2022-05-25 by Phil Butler

MMGY Travel Intelligence says most Americans intend to follow through with their travels despite the war in Ukraine.

MTS Globe To Launch Two Five-Star Hotels In Heart of Heraklion

2022-05-24 by Phil Butler

Theodore Milonakis, Managing Director of MTS Globe Greece says the firm will invest 11-12 million euros to launch two five-star hotels.

Mandarin Oriental To Manage New Hotel in Greece

2022-05-23 by Phil Butler

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has just announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel in Costa Navarino.

Greece’s Kikilias Expects 900,000 Serbian Tourists This Year

2022-05-22 by Phil Butler

As many as 900,000 tourists from Serbia are expected to visit Greece this year, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Recently, Kikilias was is in Belgrade for a series of meetings aimed at promoting Greece’s tourism product. The tourism minister spoke about how that, even despite the multiple crises that have arisen in the current […]