Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

SIGNAL: Prague dressed up in Light

Mihaela Lica Butler

A fascinating light and motion festival takes place in Prague, from the 16th till the 19th of October, at Čertovka.

Lamda Development Unveils Hellinikon Details

Aleksandr Shatskih

The company that purchased the old Athens airport, Lamda Development, has now turned over their plans for the coastal area of Ellinikon. On Tuesday CEO Odysseas Athanasiou announced construction work of the €8 billion plus project is to begin in 2016.

Turkey’s Newest Art, Fashion & Design Scene in Alacati

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Aegean town of Alacati manages to effortlessly combine traditional Turkish hospitality with stylish boutique hotels, high-end fashion, independent art galleries and lively beach clubs. Popular for its boutique hotels with bijou pools and great food, there are also a myriad of new designer-led shops and unique artworks blossoming in Alacati.

Serbia Adopts “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Serbia has now become the first country in eastern Europe to adopt “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”, an international green initiative aimed at connecting tourists and the hospitality industry. From hospitality sector professionals to local communities, the initiative promotes sustainable travel across Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia and Serbia.

Gazpromneft-Aero Fuels Still More International Jets

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from the Russia airline industry Gazpromneft-Aero has begun supplying aviation fuel to Meridiana at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. With regular direct flights to Cagliari, Olbia and Naples on Airbus A320 planes, Meridiana is now the 13th airline refuelled by Gazpromneft-Aero at Domodedovo.

Turkey Promoted with Global “Home Of” Campaign Shot by World Renown Photographers

Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has recently launched a brand-new tourism branding and advertising campaign under the banner ‘Home Of’. With the unchanging main byline ‘Home of….’, the second part of the byline uses variable text to convey Turkey as the starting point for many distinguished sites, historical events and unique features, including ‘Home Of History’ and ‘Home Of Adventure’ among many others.

Lato Boutique Hotel Summer Suite Give/Getaway

Aleksandr Shatskih

Summer vacationing on the Greek isle of Crete is in full swing for thousands of sun and fun seekers. So, in the spirit of Cretan hospitality (Filoxenia) Lato Boutique Hotel* is giving away a luxurious weekend in Heraklion.

Green Island Holidays Offers Twice the Variety Vacations

Aleksandr Shatskih

For vacationers interested in visiting Cyprus or Turkey this season, Green Island Holidays is offering deals at including multiple destinations like; Alacati, Bodrum and Istanbul in Turkey and Kyrenia and Famagusta in North Cyprus.