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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.

9 Must-have Luxe Experiences in 2024

2024-01-13 by Victoria Udrea

Man photographing hot air balloons in Cappadocia.

Virtuoso® has enlisted its exclusive travel advisors worldwide to share this year’s must-have travel experiences.

AEGEAN: 26% Passenger Increase in 2023

2024-01-12 by Victoria Udrea

Aegean Α321 Neo

AEGEAN recorded another successful year of dynamic growth, offering 18.5 million available seats in 2023.

2024 Is the Year of the Camel in Saudi Arabia

2024-01-11 by Victoria Udrea

Year of the Camel

The Year of the Camel will highlight how the camel has been an integral part of Saudi culture across generations.

Keegan-Michael Key Stars in “A Stay for Any You” Campaign by Choice Hotels

2024-01-09 by Victoria Udrea

Keegan-Michael Key

Choice Hotels International has launched its most extensive marketing campaign yet, featuring actor and writer Keegan-Michael Key.

Cruising the Aegean with Celestyal Journey with a Free Drinks Package Worth £182pp

2024-01-08 by Victoria Udrea

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Riviera Travel offers Celestial Journey passengers a complimentary premium drinks package worth £182pp during their Athens & Greek Islands voyage.

Prepare to Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong Like a Local

2024-01-07 by Victoria Udrea

Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade

Travellers seeking an extraordinary celebration unlike any other are urged to make a pilgrimage to Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year period.

5 Tips for Getting Compensation after Cruise Ship Injuries

2024-01-01 by Victoria Udrea

cruise injuries Jason Turchin

The Law Offices of Jason Turchin provides guidance for individuals who have sustained injuries while on cruise lines.

Crete: Steep Ferry Prices for Passengers and Vehicles in 2024

2023-12-28 by Victoria Udrea

Piraeus Port

Ferry prices increase on the lines of Crete, with both the Attica Group and the Minoan Lines expected to announce fare changes soon.

Kempinski Poiana Brasov: Luxe Ski Resort in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains

2023-12-27 by Victoria Udrea

Poiana Brasov

Poiana Brasov boasts a charmingly unassuming ski resort, set to become the location for the inaugural Kempinski hotel in Romania: the Kempinski Poiana Brasov ski resort.

Must See in 2024: Dino Parc Râșnov

2023-12-26 by Victoria Udrea

Dino Parc Râșnov

Dino Parc Râșnov is the largest dinosaur park in Southeast Europe and a distinctive open-air museum in Romania.

PUDU Robotics Elevates Hotels with Smart Robots

2023-12-22 by Victoria Udrea

PUDU Robots serve Parkotel Austria

PUDU Robotics technology reduces staff workload and enhances the dining and accommodation experience, infusing hotels with modernity and increasing their appeal to guests.

Hotel Okura Suzhou to Welcome First Guests in 2027

2023-12-21 by Victoria Udrea

Hotel Okura Suzhou management

Hotel Okura Suzhou, the first of its kind in Jiangsu Province, offers top-notch guest services encapsulating Japan’s renowned hospitality.

25 Beautiful and Famous Christmas Quotes

2023-12-20 by Victoria Udrea

25 Beautiful and Famous Christmas Quotes

As we reflect on these renowned Christmas quotes, we are reminded of the universal themes of love, generosity, and hope that define this special time of year.

Regula and ICTS Europe Systems Team up to Speed up Passenger ID Processing

2023-12-19 by Victoria Udrea

Regula 7029

Regula and ICTS Europe Systems teamed up to provide advanced passport readers that have improved operational efficiencies at European airports.

Encordés Ephemeral Artwork by Saype in the French Alps Revealed

2023-12-19 by Victoria Udrea

Encordés

Saype has unveiled his latest work, “Encordés,” on the snow-covered slopes of the French Alps in honour of the 20th anniversary of the Paradiski ski area.  The renowned French artist, celebrated for his expansive frescoes across the globe, revealed this new ephemeral masterpiece directly on the snow at an altitude exceeding 2,000 meters in the mountains of […]

Riverside Luxury Cruises Debuts Riverside Debussy in March 2024

2023-12-18 by Victoria Udrea

Riverside Debussy

Riverside Luxury Cruises launches Riverside Debussy, its third all-inclusive, all-suite luxury river ship, in March 2024.

Dorothea Hotel by Autograph Collection Opened in Budapest

2023-12-18 by Victoria Udrea

Dorothea Hotel by Autograph Collection

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of the global Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, announced the opening of Dorothea Hotel by Autograph Collection in Budapest, marking its debut in Hungary.

New Influenza-like Illness Coming from China

2023-12-08 by Victoria Udrea

Influenza-like Illness

Since mid-October, northern China has witnessed a rise in influenza-like illness compared to the same period in the previous three years. China has established systems to collect data on influenza trends, influenza-like illnesses, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 and submits reports to platforms such as the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System. The Chinese pandemic affecting children […]

AI Alliance by Meta and IBM Now Live

2023-12-08 by Victoria Udrea

AI Alliance

The AI Alliance has emerged as a groundbreaking initiative uniting leading industry, academia, research, startups, and government entities.

Vote for Crete’s New Beauty Queen at the 43rd Pancretan Beauty Contest

2023-12-06 by Victoria Udrea

43rd Pancretan Beauty Contest

Join the 43rd Pancretan Beauty Contest, “Miss Crete & Miss Crete Young 2023,” on Saturday, December 9, at the Garden of the Senses in Malades of Heraklion.

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2026-03-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.

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2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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