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Who’s Profiting the Most from Greece’s Surging Tourism Numbers?

Phil Butler

Travel media is echoing the Greek Tourism Ministry’s visitor numbers surge, and revenue growth derived from Visa. However, what does the highlight on cashless payments indicate? According to Visa’s “Mediterranean Tourism Analysis,” visitor spending in Greece climbed by 14% from October 2023 to September 2024 compared to the previous year. However, these numbers are highly […]

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge to Get Disabled Access

Mihaela Lica Butler

A specific route, starting at the Upper Port of Agia Roumeli and extending to the Holy Trinity Church, will be designed for wheelchair users.

1 year ago

Restored Petralona Cave and Museum Open to Visitors

Phil Butler

The Petralona Cave and nearby museum in Halkidiki have been fully restored and modernized. The museum and the landmark offer a unique glimpse into the Paleolithic Era and highlight discoveries that shed light on human origins dating to perhaps 250,000 – 300,000 years ago. The Petrolona Cave probably dates to the Lower Pleistocene (or about […]

1 year ago

TUI FutureShapers Greece: A Tourism Indoctrinization “Konzept”

Phil Butler

According to news from the TUI Care Foundation, Thomas Ellerbeck, the movement’s president, and Melina Taprantzi, founder of Wise Greece (Fun, Food, and Social Good), a new breed of Greek tourism specialists will be born. According to TUI, the FutureShapers Greece initiative will provide education, mentoring, and plenty of opportunity for those willing to toe […]

1 year ago

Greece as a Hub for AI: Progress or Peril?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece positions itself as a leader in AI, but at what cost? Could ethical AI also mean higher unemployment?

1 year ago

Greek Decision-makers Get a “Whiff” of Digital Prowess

Phil Butler

The following is a test of artificial intelligence capability prompted by an article by Argophila Editor in Chief, Mihaela Butler. The article in question, “Greek Tourism Ministry Plans Another Pile of Digital Projects” is an objective assessment of the 5th Regional Tourism Council session, chaired by Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.  The session was focused in […]

1 year ago

Greek Tourism Ministry Plans Another Pile of Digital Projects

Mihaela Lica Butler

Are these tools enhancing travel or wasting Recovery Fund money? Dive in for critical insights.

1 year ago

Crete’s Waste Management Plant in Hersonissos: Cleaning Up, One Ton at a Time

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete breaks ground on a massive waste management plant, promising recycling innovations and a greener future by 2030.

1 year ago

Book Review: Your Go-to Guide for Foraging Cretan Horta

Iorgos Pappas

Discover 56 edible plants in Crete with this guide by Mihaela Lica Butler. A must-have for anyone seeking a sustainable way to eat healthy.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge Upgrades: Progress or a Three-Year Headache?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge upgrades promise better accessibility but raise serious concerns about prolonged closures impacting tourism and locals’ income.

1 year ago

Four New Dams in Crete Aim to Serve the Island’s Irrigation Needs, But at a Cost

Mihaela Lica Butler

Four key dam projects in Crete aim to boost agricultural production on the island. Foreseen combined cost: €550 million.

1 year ago

Bean Counters Kill the Greek Hospitality Goose

Phil Butler

News that big multinational hotel chains are increasing their activity in Greece is a blessing for some and a curse for many others. As travelers, you are not privy to the forces that drive you to a hotel or destination or the legitimate value you get once you arrive. Unless you’ve been in the PR […]

1 year ago

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Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours

2025-12-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.

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Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers

2025-12-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.

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Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

2025-12-09 By Iorgos Pappas

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.

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Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece

2025-12-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.

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The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete

2025-12-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term quality and workforce stability.

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