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RevitUp.direct Unveils Cyprus’ First Destination-Scale AI Chatbot for Famagusta

Kostas Raptis

A breakthrough moment for Mediterranean tourism innovation RevitUp.direct proudly announces the launch of the groundbreaking AI Digital Assistant developed for the Famagusta Tourism Development & Promotion Company — the first destination-wide AI chatbot ever deployed in Cyprus, marking a decisive step into the next era of intelligent travel experiences. The new assistant is available through […]

6 hours ago

Cyprus Announces Tourism Agenda 2030

Manuel Santos

Cyprus hypes its Tourism Agenda 2030 with buzzwords, big promises, and zero substance.

2 days ago

RevitUp.direct Announces Exclusive Partnership with ViralSpoon

Argophilia Travel News

RevitUp.direct is pleased to announce the official launch of an exclusive partnership with ViralSpoon, an innovative AI-powered social media management platform designed to create, optimize, and publish digital content. The partnership covers Greece and Cyprus, further strengthening RevitUp’s portfolio of tools and services for hotels and tourism businesses. ViralSpoon allows hotels, restaurants, and any brand […]

2 weeks ago

Cyprus’ Nicosia–Troodos Highway Still Under Construction

Kostas Raptis

Planned in 1973, the Nicosia–Troodos highway is still unfinished. Officials now promise completion by 2026 — whatever that means.

3 weeks ago

Cyprus Declares Victory Before the Season Ends

Iorgos Pappas

Cyprus officials promise “record-breaking” tourism for 2025 and beyond, crediting themselves for numbers the sun achieved.

1 month ago

Welcome to Cyprus, Please Pay €300 for a Taxi

Manuel Santos

Tourists report sky-high taxi fares at Cyprus airports, with some asked to pay €300 for short rides. Authorities promise review.

2 months ago

Cyprus Tourists Report Taxi Overcharging at Larnaca and Paphos Airports

Kostas Raptis

Tourists in Cyprus reported inflated taxi fares at night. Official tariffs show far lower prices, but some drivers demanded €200–300.

2 months ago

Cyprus Strike Strands 15,000 Travelers and Disrupts Public Services

Iorgos Pappas

A three-hour general strike in Cyprus on September 11 grounded 50 flights, delayed 15,000 travelers, and disrupted public services.

2 months ago

Paralimni–Deryneia in Cyprus Launches Full-scale Upgrade of Dive Sites

Manuel Santos

Paralimni–Deryneia is giving its dive sites a glow-up with better access, new signage, and a full diving guide. Cyprus’s east coast is ready to lure divers in deeper.

3 months ago

Daleela Ferry Starts Cyprus-Greece Service for the 2025 Season

Manuel Santos

Sun-soaked and expectant, the quay at Limassol buzzed last Saturday as the Daleela ferry launched its first trip to Greece for the 2025 maritime season. You could almost taste the salt in the breeze or hear Odysseus laughing at the irony—this iconic Cyprus-Greece ferry route, now in its fourth season, is still the only sea […]

6 months ago

Cyprus to Lebanon Ferry Service Launches Summer 2025

Iorgos Pappas

This summer, a new ferry service will connect Larnaca, Cyprus, and Jounieh, Lebanon, making travel easier for tourists and locals.

6 months ago

Limassol and Larnaca Compete for European Capital of Culture 2030

Iorgos Pappas

Limassol and Larnaca make Cyprus’ shortlist for the European Capital of Culture 2030.

9 months ago

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