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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.

Sitia Airport Exceeds Passenger Growth Averages for Greece

2024-04-03 by Victoria Udrea

Sitia Harbor

Sitia Airport has exceeded the Greece average for passenger traffic growth. Some 4,720 travelers chose the airport in East of Crete Island.

Heraklion Port Expects a Banner Year for Cruises in 2024

2024-04-02 by Victoria Udrea

Azura cruise ship

Heraklion port is anticipating 266 cruise ships by the end of the year, which is a 10% increase over last year.

Meteora Pyli Geopark Receives UNESCO Status

2024-04-01 by Victoria Udrea

Meteora Pyli Geopark Gavros Landforms

On Thursday, the Meteora Pyli Geopark became a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks network, joining the other 213 parks in 48 countries worldwide.

Seabourn Launches “The Collection” Ultra-luxury Western Mediterranean Voyages

2024-04-01 by Victoria Udrea

Seabourn

The Collection will debut with a series of Western Mediterranean voyages on Seabourn Venture in 2025.

Would You Visit the Greater Athens Region?

2024-03-20 by Victoria Udrea

Attica to become Greater Athens Region

Greater Athens Region: Hardalias’ plan for a global tourism hotspot with Athens’ history and stunning island getaways.

Greek Tourism Expecting Record-breaking Numbers in 2024

2024-03-18 by Victoria Udrea

Greek tourism 2024

Greek tourism is experiencing significant growth and is expected to achieve record-breaking numbers in 2024.

Sailing Towards Sustainability: Greece’s €2M Boost for Cleaner Seas

2024-03-06 by Victoria Udrea

Crete ferries

Greece unveils a groundbreaking €2M initiative to revolutionize its ferry fleet with eco-friendly upgrades, ensuring a greener future for maritime travel.

Olive Oil Price Spikes Over 50% in a Year

2024-03-04 by Victoria Udrea

Olive oil

January 2024 saw a 50% increase in the price of olive oil in the EU compared to January 2023.

US Travelers Can Now Earn An All-Expenses Paid Mystery Vacation with RetailMeNot

2024-03-04 by Victoria Udrea

Ultimate Sun-Seeker

One lucky person will get the trip of a lifetime to a mystery location on behalf of RetailMeNot and Viator
Launching in honor of the return of RetailMeNot’s travel shopping event, Spring Savecation, where consumers can get up to 60% off on spring and summer travel deals from top retailers

Radisson RED Belgrade Opens Its Doors

2024-02-26 by Victoria Udrea

Radisson RED Belgrade

Radisson RED Belgrade opened its doors with 88 rooms, chic lifestyle decor and cutting-edge technology for the modern guest.

Alaska Airlines Announces Cloud Cruiser IPA

2024-02-20 by Victoria Udrea

Alaska IPA Cloud Cruiser

Alaska Airlines is introducing its Cloud Cruiser IPA custom craft beer, brewed exclusively for the airline by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing

CiaoFlorence Launches Wheelchair-Friendly Tours

2024-02-20 by Victoria Udrea

CiaoFlorence

CiaoFlorence launched a new catalogue of accessible experiences, especially for tourists with mobility problems or wheelchair users.

Organized Hiking in Platanias Restarts on Sundays

2024-02-19 by Victoria Udrea

Hiking routes in the Municipality of Platanias

“Hiking routes in the Municipality of Platanias” are a series of weekly organized hikes that will commence on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Info-Tech Research: AI Advantage for Hotels

2024-02-19 by Victoria Udrea

AI Advantage for Hotels

Info-Tech Research Group has introduced an AI/ML Use Case Library for the hospitality sector, highlighting the AI Advantage for Hotels.

ITFT International Tourism Fair Tirana 2024

2024-02-14 by Victoria Udrea

ITFT International Tourism Fair Tirana 2024

ITFT International Tourism Fair Tirana 2024 opens at ExpoCity Albania at Sheshi Italia on Friday, April 5, 2024, concluding on Sunday, April 7.

Emirates Becomes the First Airline to Sponsor the NBA Cup

2024-02-12 by Victoria Udrea

Emirates NBA logo for NBA Cup

Emirates named global airline partner of the NBA and title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup

Accor to Open Rixos Tersane Istanbul

2024-02-11 by Victoria Udrea

Rixos Tersane Istanbul

Rixos Tersane Istanbul is an Ennismore lifestyle concept that inspires discovery, offering authentic experiences and cultural immersion.

Crete: Tiger Mosquito Alert Due to Warm Winter

2024-02-10 by Victoria Udrea

Asian tiger mosquito

The Directorate of Public Health of the Region of Crete has issued a tiger mosquito alert in mid-January and a new mosquito control program.

Team Minoan – Crete to Represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS 2024

2024-01-24 by Victoria Udrea

Team Minoan Crete

Team Minoan Crete will represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS in Stuttgart, Germany, on February 2-7, 2024.

RevitUp.direct Partners with Caldera Group in Chania

2024-01-23 by Victoria Udrea

RevitUp.direct

RevitUp.direct, partners with Caldera Group to maximize revenue, streamline booking processes, and increase the brand’s visibility.

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