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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.

3 days 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.

5 days 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.

3 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Europe Ditches Outdated 100ml Liquid Rule at Airports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

Sanders Group Acquires Greek Property Management Company

Kostas Raptis

Sanders Group, a major Danish hospitality company, has acquired Greek short-term rental leader Mint Property SA.

5 months ago

Hoteliers Question Digital Labor Card Overtime Data

Kostas Raptis

POX slams the Ministry of Labor, challenging Digital Labor Card overtime data, demanding transparency about calculation methods, and exposing questionable reporting.

5 months ago

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First-Ever Drone Show in Heraklion Tonight at the Venetian Walls

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Today, Heraklion presents its first-ever drone show at the Venetian Walls, followed by a free concert by Thodoris Voutsikakis at Jesus Gate.

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Heraklion’s Final Cultural Events of the Year Bring Music and Community to the City

2025-12-26 By Manuel Santos

How Heraklion Closes the Year: With Music, Stories, and Shared Space As the year draws to a close, Heraklion chooses to mark its final days not with spectacle alone, but with a steady unfolding of culture in public space—events that invite residents and visitors to slow down, gather, and move through the city together. The […]

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My Christmas Day Walk Through Heraklion (Photo Essay)

2025-12-26 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Photo essay of a Christmas Day walk through Heraklion, capturing empty squares, relocated markets, and small oddities.

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Crete’s Hotels Go Speed-Dating With Job Seekers

2025-12-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Career Days take place on January 21, 2026, in Heraklion and Chania, connecting hotels across Crete with job seekers ahead of the tourism season.

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Lappa Avocados of Argyroupoli: From Crete’s Soil to Natural Oils, Cosmetics, and Local Delights

2025-12-26 By Victoria Udrea

In Argyroupoli, Crete, Lappa Avocado turns local avocado harvests into oils, cosmetics, and artisanal products rooted in place and tradition.

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