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Victoria is the Editorial Assistant at Argophilia Travel News, where she helps craft stories that celebrate the spirit of travel—with a special fondness for Crete. Before joining Argophilia, she worked as a PR consultant at Pamil Visions PR, building her expertise in media and storytelling. Whether covering innovation or island life, Victoria brings curiosity and heart to every piece she writes.

Rosewood Blue Palace Postpones Grand Debut to 2026

2025-01-29 by Victoria Udrea

Rosewood Blue Palace

Rosewood Blue Palace, located in Elounda, Crete, will now open in 2026 instead of 2025, as it was initially announced in 2023.

EU Tourism’s Bumpy Road to Sustainability

2025-01-28 by Victoria Udrea

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At Davos, EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas discussed sustainable tourism strategies supporting businesses and tackling housing, climate, and innovation challenges.

Heraklion Gets a New €50M Waste Treatment Plant

2025-01-28 by Victoria Udrea

Heraklion is transforming waste management with a €50M Waste Treatment Plant, embracing sustainability and a circular economy.

Heraklion is transforming waste management with a €50M Waste Treatment Plant, embracing sustainability and a circular economy.

Creta Maris Resort Celebrates 50 Years of Philoxenia

2025-01-27 by Victoria Udrea

Creta Maris Resort

Creta Maris Resort celebrates 50 years of Cretan hospitality in 2025 with events, upgrades, and timeless traditions for guests.

How to Buy a Bakery and Turn It Into a Tourist Hotspot

2025-01-27 by Victoria Udrea

how to buy a bakery

Learn how to buy a bakery and transform it into a local favorite for tourists. Practical tips to ensure success.

Athens-Los Angeles Connection Announced for 2025 by Norse Atlantic

2025-01-27 by Victoria Udrea

Athens-Los Angeles connection

New Athens-Los Angeles connection launching in 2025 by Norse Atlantic. This direct route strengthens Greece’s ties to the U.S. West Coast.

CCTV4 to Broadcast Festival of Spring 2025 Gala on January 29

2025-01-26 by Victoria Udrea

Festival of Spring 2025

Festival of Spring 2025 Gala airs on January 29 at 7:30 PM (Beijing Time) on CCTV 4, featuring music, culture, and heartfelt stories.

Apostolos Tzitzikostas to Host Youth Policy Dialogue in Thessaloniki

2025-01-26 by Victoria Udrea

Apostolos Tzitzikostas to host Youth Policy Dialogue

Join Apostolos Tzitzikostas for a lively discussion on youth employment and innovation shaping the next era of transport policies.

Travel Trends 2025: Cultural Tourism

2025-01-24 by Victoria Udrea

The beauty of cultural tourism is that every decision matters.

Cultural tourism in 2025 is reshaping travel with community-driven tours, sustainable practices, and deeper connections to heritage.

Ministry of Culture Restores the Ottoman Bathhouse in Nafpaktos

2025-01-24 by Victoria Udrea

Nafpaktos Ottoman bathhouse

The Ottoman Bathhouse in Nafpaktos, a unique 18th-century landmark, will become a museum and boost local tourism.

Strengthening Cultural Ties: A Working Meeting Between Greece and Lithuania

2025-01-23 by Victoria Udrea

Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni with the Ambassador of Lithuania to Greece, Lina Skerstonaite, Cezaris Graužinis and Audronius Liuga

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni hosted a working meeting with Lithuania’s Ambassador Lina Skerstonaite, focusing on cultural collaboration between the two countries.

Oakwood Revamps Culinary Experiences with All You Knead is Comfort Campaign

2025-01-23 by Victoria Udrea

All You Knead is Comfort

Oakwood’s “All You Knead is Comfort” campaign blends culinary activities, local flavors, and comfort food dishes for unique cultural connections.

Breathing New Life Into the Peristeria Archaeological Site

2025-01-22 by Victoria Udrea

Restoration works at the Peristeria Archaeological Site aim to stabilize Mycenaean tholos tombs and improve visitor infrastructure.

Restoration works at the Peristeria Archaeological Site aim to stabilize Mycenaean tholos tombs and improve visitor infrastructure.

How Hoteliers Can Maximize Hospitality Valentine’s Day Trends

2025-01-22 by Victoria Udrea

Hospitality Valentine’s Day trends

Hoteliers can capitalize on Hospitality Valentine’s Day trends by creating unique experiences that attract tourists and boost bookings.

How Culinary Presentation Can Take Hospitality From Fine to Unforgettable

2025-01-20 by Victoria Udrea

culinary presentation

For hospitality businesses, the culinary presentation does more than impress; it shapes how guests connect with the brand.

New Chapter for the Gerasimos Sklavos Museum in Argostoli

2025-01-20 by Victoria Udrea

Gerasimos Sklavos Museum

The Gerasimos Sklavos Museum in Argostoli features modern facilities and exhibits honoring a legendary Greek sculptor.

Sofia Metro Leads Bulgaria’s лв32 Billion EU Boost

2025-01-19 by Victoria Udrea

Sofia Metro

EU funding of nearly лв32 billion in 2024 is transforming Bulgaria, with the Sofia Metro expansion at the forefront.

25 Fascinating World Snowman Day Trivia You’ve Never Heard Before ☃

2025-01-18 by Victoria Udrea

World Snowman Day

Celebrate World Snowman Day (January 18) with these 25 fun trivia tidbits. Discover snowman history, records, & quirky traditions worldwide.

Greece’s New Short-term Rental Bill Shapes Accommodations with Stricter Safety and Quality Standards

2025-01-18 by Victoria Udrea

Short-term Rental Bill illustration

Greece’s new short-term rental regulations feature enhanced safety standards, environmental rankings, and changes to tourist infrastructure.

Zanzibar Tourism and Investment Expo 2025 Rescheduled to May

2025-01-17 by Victoria Udrea

Kite surfers off Zanzibar

According to news from Tanzania, the Zanzibar Tourism and Investment Expo 2025 will be held in May. Last October’s very successful expo welcomed some 500 investors and stakeholders from various tourism sectors, locally and internationally, showcasing a wide array of products and services. The upcoming event is expected to be even more successful. The expo […]

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Crete-Riyadh: When Hype Replaces Common Sense

2025-12-02 By Manuel Santos

The idea that Cretans can “afford” Riyadh trips highlights the many holes in a press release long on hype and short on evidence.

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Cretan Farmer Blockades Force KTEL to Rewrite Reality

2025-12-01 By Kostas Raptis

Cretan farmer blockades hit KTEL routes, forcing early departures and pure road chaos.

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Safety Review Pushes Drastic Measures for Krasi’s Plane Tree

2025-12-01 By Kostas Raptis

Krasi’s ancient plane tree may undergo drastic pruning after a new study cites safety risks.

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Heraklion Airport Bomb Scare Handled Swiftly

2025-12-01 By Kostas Raptis

Full security protocols followed after a bomb threat at Heraklion Airport; nothing suspicious found.

Crete Refuses to Do Winter Again

2025-11-30 By Argophilia Travel News

If November had a personality, this year it would be that friend who shows up late, dressed for a party you did not invite them to, and insists everything is fine. Because on the very last day of the month, Crete decided to cancel winter entirely and deliver temperatures that felt suspiciously like early spring. […]

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