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AR Will Change the Hotel Experience Forever

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For those who thought augmented and virtual reality technologies were just for gamers, news from Chinese search giant Baidu tells of the company building an AR lab to research and build experiences for the digital world. Across the spectrum of the mobile-digital realm, companies are in a frenzied uptake mode for developing and launching AR capability. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the travel, booking, and hospitality experience spaces.

Lola Travel Gets $15 Mil, A+ in Responsiveness, and a Wink

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News Kayak founder Paul English has just raised $15 million in funding for his Lola Travel Co. is a shot in the arm for a travel tech industry stagnant since months. According to the news, Lola received a fresh infusion of capital from Charles River Ventures, General Catalyst and Accel.. Here’s a brief snapshot of a new company that says it’s going to provide on-demand, personal service to the world of travelers.

Russia’s Kitchen Bachelor: Coolest Cook This Side of Kamchatka

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Argophilia Travel News is launching a new feature series from one of Russia’s most interesting media/culinary celebrities, the producer of Russia One’s most popular “Sunday Time”, and founder of Kitchen Bachelor (Кухня Холостяка), Evgeny Maruskin.

Europe’s Five Most Innovative Hotels 2016

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2016 has witnessed many shifts toward the cutting edge of hospitality from the emergence of Big Data analytics to the sharing economy and beyond. 2016 began with a promise of innovation and renewed profitability and ends on a note of strong growth for many hotels. In Europe, the long list of innovators in the hotel space […]

Five Spa Experiences in Slovenia You’ll Always Take With You

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Slovenia is a country at the crossroads European cultural and trade routes. Famous for its magnificent mountain environs, this magical place has been inhabited since pre-historic times. Slovenia is also famous for its unbelievable spas, winemaking, and its Julian Alps. On the subject of spas, Argo takes a look at a selection any traveler can categorize on their return home as – unforgettable.

Traveling to Turkmenistan

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As one of the world’s most mysterious and fascinating destinations, Turkmenistan is a country just waiting on a vast touristic influx. Situated in the heart of central Asia along the ancient Silk Road that linked western and eastern civilizations, this little-known country is one of the world’s richest historically and culturally.

World’s Most Famous Adventurer, Fyodor Konyukhov Wants More

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Fyodor Konyukhov now says he plans to break two records during 2017. The intrepid 65-year-old who has climbed Mt. Everest twice and been to the North and South Poles, says he wants to achieve more.

Russian Caviar House Partners with Russian Hospitality Awards

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Earlier this year the Russian Caviar House announced having partnered for the third consecutive year with the Russian Hospitality Awards. One of the world’s most famous sources of “black gold”, has put its stamp of approval on Russia’s most respected hospitality benchmark. Here’s a brief on this news plus an added surprise.

Visit Mysterious and Magnificent Kazakhstan

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Adventurous as the spirit of most travelers can be, there are places on our world that are unimaginably unique, challenging, and breathtaking.  One of those places is the largest landlocked country on Earth, the Republic of Kazakhstan. From her fascinating cities to the awe-inspiring Almaty region, the country is a dynamic mix of futuristic skyscapes blended […]