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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.

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.

Trip.com’s Jane Sun: Asia – the World’s Next Growth Anchor

2024-01-21 by Victoria Udrea

Trip.com's Jane Sun

Trip.com CEO Jane Sun imparting her insights at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos.

Slaninijada Bacon Festival in Pančevo on February 15th-18th Beckons Foodies

2024-01-18 by Victoria Udrea

Slaninijada Bacon Festival

Slaninijada Bacon Festival in Kacarevo, near Pančevo takes place February 15-18, 2024.

Turismo Andalucía and Huawei’s Petal Ads Team Up to Attract Chinese Travellers

2024-01-18 by Victoria Udrea

Turismo Andalucía partners with Petal Ads to attract Chinese travellers

Petal Ads and Havas Spain have formed a partnership with Turismo Andalucía to enhance Chinese inbound tourism.

45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade to Open its Doors from February 22 to 25

2024-01-17 by Victoria Udrea

45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade

The 45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade is scheduled to take place from February 22 to 25, 2024, at the Belgrade Fair.

Harbin Tourism Surge Fosters Greater Ethnic Unity

2024-01-16 by Victoria Udrea

Winter Ice Lights Festival, Harbin, China

Harbin, China’s “ice city,” has emerged as a captivating destination for travellers this winter, drawing in hordes of visitors.

Announcing the 3rd Pancretan Career Day in the Hotel Units of Crete

2024-01-15 by Victoria Udrea

3rd Pancretan Career Day in the Hotel Units of Crete

The 3rd Pancretan Career Day will take place January 18, at Aquila Atlantis Hotel in Heraklion and January 24 at Akali Hotel in Chania.

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

cocktails

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.

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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