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Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

4 days ago

Woop Drive Wants to End the Airport Car Rental Ritual for German Travelers

Kostas Raptis

Woop Drive introduces a fully app-based, desk-free car rental service for German travelers in Greece, Spain, Montenegro, the UAE, and Seychelles.

5 days ago

Celestyal Installs In-Cabin Tablets Across Entire Celestyal Journey Fleet

Kostas Raptis

Celestyal has completed the rollout of in-cabin tablets across all 630 cabins of the Celestyal Journey, enabling digital access to onboard services, bookings, and information.

1 week ago

Skyscanner Now Compares Package Holidays Too

Kostas Raptis

Skyscanner rolled out a package-holiday comparison tool, scanning millions of deals from major providers, all ATOL-protected.

2 weeks ago

Spain Wants to Run Tourism With Data and FITUR 2026 Is the Control Room

Kostas Raptis

FITUR returns to IFEMA Madrid on Jan 21–23, 2026, showcasing Spain’s Smart Tourism Platform, connected tourism, and sustainability projects.

3 weeks ago

Heraklion’s Followgreen Wants to Teach You Green AI and Give Away a Kodak Camera

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s Followgreen recycling platform launched a new Green Mission on “AI for the planet,” with an article, quizzes, reward points and a Kodak digital camera prize draw.

3 weeks ago

Kastelli Airport Just Dropped a Startup Challenge and Crete Should Pay Attention

Kostas Raptis

Kastelli Airport is already acting like the future. The new SkyImpact Challenge will mentor 10 teams, offer prizes up to €5,000, and may pilot winning ideas inside the new airport itself.

3 weeks ago

Delos Goes Digital as CirculAR Turns Ruins Into Living Architecture

Kostas Raptis

The long, windswept island of Delos—once one of the most important religious, economic, and cultural centers of the ancient world—has found a new way to speak to modern visitors. This time, not through marble or inscriptions, but through a smartphone screen. With the help of CirculAR, a new augmented reality (AR) application, Delos no longer […]

1 month ago

Thessaloniki Buses Get Smart Passenger Counting on 100 OASTH Vehicles

Kostas Raptis

A new digital passenger-counting system launches on 100 OASTH buses in Thessaloniki, tracking ridership, peak hours, and ticket validation without recording personal data.

1 month ago

Athens Roads Are Under New AI Surveillance

Kostas Raptis

Driving in Athens just changed. AI traffic cameras are recording speeding, phone use, and red-light violations. Drivers should expect fines.

1 month ago

EU Entry/Exit System Causes Airport Queues Across Europe

Kostas Raptis

Europe’s new Entry/Exit System triggers passport control delays of up to three hours, raising concerns ahead of the 2026 travel season.

1 month ago

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 […]

2 months ago

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