What if the past could speak through the future? That’s the question I found myself asking one evening on the island of Crete, where myth, history, and landscape have always whispered together. I’d sat down at my desk surrounded by books, relics, and old notes — hoping to untangle a riddle left behind by the […]
If Only the Minoans Had Known of the Mediocrity to Come
The fate of Crete’s most treasured archaeological sites is still in UNESCO limbo as planning, preparation and presentation of plans seem endless. Europe’s oldest temples/palaces, the monumental heritage they represent, appear to be in the hands of hapless bureaucrats. Like everything else here in Greece, progress is prioritized based on some invisible variable no one […]
6.2 Magnitude Quake Rattles North Coast of Crete
This morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake offshore of Elounda, Crete, violently shook almost the entire length of the Greek Island. The quake’s epicentre was 58 km Northeast of the quiet seaside resort town of Elounda. The event caused a tsunami alert warning tourists to stay away from popular seashore locations until the danger passes. Update: […]
Pancretan Karate Cup Set for May 17–18 in Heraklion
Excitement among Karate practitioners and enthusiasts is building as Heraklion, Crete, prepares for a spectacular weekend of martial arts action. On May 17–18, the Pancretan Karate Cup will welcome karate athletes — from local clubs across Crete and visiting teams from beyond the island. The open series of competitions will take place at the Ta […]
Kritikos Lagonikos Heritage Exhibition in Hersonissos
The Kritikos Lagonikos, or Cretan Hound, takes center stage at a unique exhibition in Hersonissos on May 17–18.
MK Hotel Collection and Crete’s Horrific Overdevelopment Trend
The MK Hotel Collection is hard at work expanding its beachfront and beachside luxury offerings with the development of a fourth all-suites project adjacent to Minoan Civilization finds of incalculable importance. Are these developments in the best interest of Cretans, Greeks, or the world community? Maria Karatzi’s hotel brand’s developments are ambitious and, to a […]
Santorini Alert: Can We Trust the Science or the Officials?
What if the Santorini situation becomes one of those rearview mirror events the geniuses in charge are flawless in analyzing after things go violently wrong? Take the earthquake swarms offshore of the volcanic island. The tremors have prompted a state of emergency, but many volcanologists and geologists are urging calm. Calm. Let’s look at a […]
Cyclades Antiquities Protection Under Scrutiny Amid Santorini Seismic Activity
Lina Mendoni chaired a meeting addressing Cyclades antiquities protection due to Santorini seismic activity.
Ongoing Santorini Earthquake Swarms Elevate Fears
Update: Santorini Declares State of Emergency Beginning January 28, the region surrounding Santorini and Amorgos has experienced over 555 small earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.0+. The earthquakes, tracked by the University of Athens’ seismic monitoring system, have been persistent, prompting concerns among officials, scientists and residents. While no damage has been reported […]
HBX Group Set to Raise €725M in Spain IPO
HBX Group, formerly the Hotelbeds Group, is set to raise €725 million with an IPO in Spain. The world’s leading wholesaler of hotel rooms is seeking an initial value of about €7 billion. HBX generates almost 90% of its revenue from hotels and other accommodations. The group is a leading OTA that distributes listings for […]
Japan Tourism Soars for 2024 with Record Singaporean Visitors
Japan, voted the world’s favorite travel destination in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, witnessed an impressive surge in tourism in 2024. A record number of tourists from Singapore (17% rise), and soaring spending from Chinese tourists highlight an otherwise stellar year for Japan tourism. Here are the pros and cons for travelers. According […]
Bishop Gadsden Announces New Senior Living Community on Kiawah Island
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community has unveiled (PDF) its latest project, Seafields, at Kiawah Island. This new senior living community will cater to individuals aged 62 and older, furthering the organization’s mission to provide exceptional senior living experiences. Bishop Gadsden continues its mission to provide well-being; well done. Opening and Background Seafields at Kiawah Island […]
Zanzibar Advances Halal Tourism Initiative
Zanzibar has announced plans to become a premier destination for halal tourism in East Africa. Tourism officials in Tanzania aim to revise existing policies and to provide more services tailored to visitors from Muslim countries. Earlier this year, Minister of Tourism and Heritage for Zanzibar Mudrick Ramadhan Soraga outlined proposals for halal-friendly amenities such as […]
“Rebrain Greece” Amsterdam Event Resonates Laughably
The Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance held the “Rebrain Greece” event in Amsterdam last month to try to convince brilliant Greeks to return home. Most Greeks would as soon be paupers in the first world as accountants in a banana republic. Greeks and the community of Reddit hammered Rebrain Greece as a “Hell no, […]
Thessaloniki Fountains Get Funding: Crete’s Morosini Fountain Forgotten
Greeks and tourists alike received good news earlier this month when the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, and the Mayor of Thessaloniki, Stelios Angeloudis, met. The two officials signed an agreement for the “Restoration of Ottoman Fountains in the Upper Town of Thessaloniki,” which had for years been neglected. The bad news here in Heraklion, […]
A Slice of Provencal Perfection in the Heart of the Var
An exclusive rental property in the heart of the Var region of Southeastern France is a haven of tranquility in the peaceful countryside of Callas. It features 650 m2 of luxurious living space and even its own private lake on a vast private estate of over 100 hectares. Enjoy the ultimate escape in a secluded retreat […]
Who’s Profiting the Most from Greece’s Surging Tourism Numbers?
Travel media is echoing the Greek Tourism Ministry’s visitor numbers surge, and revenue growth derived from Visa. However, what does the highlight on cashless payments indicate? According to Visa’s “Mediterranean Tourism Analysis,” visitor spending in Greece climbed by 14% from October 2023 to September 2024 compared to the previous year. However, these numbers are highly […]
Restored Petralona Cave and Museum Open to Visitors
The Petralona Cave and nearby museum in Halkidiki have been fully restored and modernized. The museum and the landmark offer a unique glimpse into the Paleolithic Era and highlight discoveries that shed light on human origins dating to perhaps 250,000 – 300,000 years ago. The Petrolona Cave probably dates to the Lower Pleistocene (or about […]
TUI FutureShapers Greece: A Tourism Indoctrinization “Konzept”
According to news from the TUI Care Foundation, Thomas Ellerbeck, the movement’s president, and Melina Taprantzi, founder of Wise Greece (Fun, Food, and Social Good), a new breed of Greek tourism specialists will be born. According to TUI, the FutureShapers Greece initiative will provide education, mentoring, and plenty of opportunity for those willing to toe […]
Greek Decision-makers Get a “Whiff” of Digital Prowess
The following is a test of artificial intelligence capability prompted by an article by Argophila Editor in Chief, Mihaela Butler. The article in question, “Greek Tourism Ministry Plans Another Pile of Digital Projects” is an objective assessment of the 5th Regional Tourism Council session, chaired by Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. The session was focused in […]
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