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Alaska Airlines Invests in Innovative Blended-Wing Aircraft for a Greener Future

Argophilia Travel News

Alaska Airlines has embarked on a new venture by investing in JetZero, a forefront company in developing blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft.

1 year ago

Faye Hits New Heights with $31M Series B Funding

Kostas Raptis

Travel startup Faye has secured $31 million in Series B funding, increasing its overall funding to $49 million.

1 year ago

Blackbird Unveils Innovative Restaurant Payment Platform

Kostas Raptis

Blackbird Labs has introduced Blackbird Pay, a cutting-edge payment product designed to boost restaurant economics.

1 year ago

AIAA and Tripadvisor Unveil “Destination: Space”

Argophilia Travel News

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has teamed up with Tripadvisor to launch “Destination: Space.”

1 year ago

NextTrip Introduces Advanced Group Booking Platform

Kostas Raptis

NextTrip has launched a direct-to-consumer Group Booking Platform featuring proprietary technology. Positive feedback from early testers.

1 year ago

Staymenity Launches with 400+ Luxury Rentals in the U.S.

Victoria Udrea

Staymenity has launched a new online platform offering over 400 luxury properties for short-term rental in the U.S.

1 year ago

Virginia State Parks Innovate with Colorblind Accessible EnChroma Viewfinders

Kostas Raptis

Virginia State Parks have set a national precedent by installing EnChroma-adapted viewfinders at all 43 of their locations.

1 year ago

Tencent Launches “Microcosm”: A Virtual Tour of Beijing’s Central Axis

Kostas Raptis

As part of Beijing Central Axis digitalization efforts, the digital version, Microcosm, officially launched this month.

1 year ago

Wego Teams Up with ASDA to Unveil Aseer’s Wonders

Manuel Santos

Wego has teamed up with Aseer Region Development Authority (ASDA) to spotlight Aseer’s stunning landscapes and rich culture.

1 year ago

YouTrip Unveils Bank Withdrawal Feature for E-Wallet Users

Kostas Raptis

On July 23, 2024, YouTrip announced that users can transfer money from their YouTrip e-wallet to their bank accounts, a previously unavailable feature. This new capability addresses one of the top user requests, adding a significant layer of convenience. Since its inception, YouTrip has continuously enhanced its services, including Apple Pay and Google Pay integrations […]

1 year ago

IBS Software Travel Disruption Survey

Kostas Raptis

Aviation workers indicate that a staggering 72% have faced intimidation, yelling, or physical harm during travel disruptions.

1 year ago

CrowdStrike Update Affects Flights in Grece

Kostas Raptis

A global system failure caused by an update by CrowdStrike crashed Microsoft’s operating systems. This incident caused substantial delays and cancellations for 1,390 international flights, disrupting airports and various industries worldwide. Major international airports grappled with information system failures, primarily affecting the boarding and disembarking processes. Heraklion’s “Nikos Kazantzakis” airport faced secondary issues, leading to […]

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Talos Plaza Marks 19th Anniversary with Two Days of Free Family Events

2026-07-06 By Argophilia Travel News

Talos Plaza in Heraklion celebrates its 19th anniversary with a free two-day festival on July 7 and 8.

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Crete Pufferfish Crisis Escalates After Child Encounter and Tragic Pet Loss

2026-07-05 By Arthur Butler

Divers remove 67 toxic pufferfish from Messara Bay following a scary encounter with an 8-year-old swimmer and the tragic death of a local dog.

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Dog Dies After Eating Dead Toadfish on Southern Crete Beach

2026-07-05 By Manuel Santos

A tragic incident in southern Heraklion where a dog died after eating a washed-up pufferfish prompts an urgent safety warning for pet owners in Crete.

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Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old Boy from Drowning at Balos Lagoon

2026-07-05 By Manuel Santos

Lifeguard Manolis Mylonakis heroically rescued a 10-year-old boy from Balos Lagoon’s deep channel, marking his second rescue in just days.

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Crete’s Regenerative Tourism Myth Meets Environmental Reality

2026-07-05 By Phil Butler

Crete is being loved to death, but the true cost of the island’s unprecedented tourism boom is no longer just measured in crowded beaches or traffic-choked roads. It is measured in the systematic extraction of its lifeblood. With 6.3 million visitors arriving in 2023 and 6.6 million by 2025, the island’s population effectively triples during […]

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