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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 […]

12 hours 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.

13 hours 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 week 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 week 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 […]

3 weeks ago

Heraklion Absent From MyStreet App

Kostas Raptis

MyStreet app has garnered 33,000 downloads and 7,300 listings, tracking public space use. Heraklion shows zero participation so far.

3 months ago

How AI Is Rewriting Travel From Search to Sunset

Kostas Raptis

AI is reshaping travel, from smart trip planning and predictive pricing to biometric airports and eco-routing.

4 months ago

Airbnb Lets US Guests Reserve Now, Pay Later

Kostas Raptis

Airbnb launches Reserve Now, Pay Later for US stays, letting guests book without upfront payment while hosts keep their cancellation protections intact.

4 months ago

WIFI4GR Brings Free Public Wi-Fi in Tsoutsouras

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Minoa Pediada has launched WIFI4GR, offering free high-speed internet access in Tsoutsouras and future expansion to 32 locations across the region.

4 months ago

Europe Ditches Outdated 100ml Liquid Rule at Airports

Kostas Raptis

ECAC has approved new CT scanners that can detect liquids, ending the notorious 100ml liquid rule for European airports equipped with them.

5 months ago

eSIM Providers Hit a Wall in Türkiye

Kostas Raptis

Türkiye blocks major eSIM providers Saily, Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Instabridge, Mobimatter, Alosim, and BNESIM.

5 months ago

What If Your Concierge Had a Soul?

Phil Butler

Most travelers remember places by how they made them feel — not just the meals, the beaches, or the museums, but something subtler: the tone of a welcome, the warmth of a gesture, the feeling that someone truly saw them. What if that someone… wasn’t human? We built HAL 12000 not as a tool, but […]

5 months ago

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