Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Ongoing Santorini Earthquake Swarms Elevate Fears

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]