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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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.”

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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 […]

2 years 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.

2 years 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 […]

2 years ago

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

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European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

Crete storms Tuesday

Storms Expected Tuesday in Crete

2026-10-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces rain and thunderstorms from Sunday, with stronger storms Tuesday and northerly winds strengthening Wednesday.

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Body of Man Recovered From Sea East of Gavdos

2026-10-25 By Manuel Santos

A man’s body was recovered from the sea east of Gavdos by a Frontex vessel and taken to Chora Sfakion. His identity remains unknown.

Crete Road Deaths

Crete Recorded 238 Road Deaths Between 2020 and 2025

2026-10-25 By Argophilia Travel News

ELSTAT data cited by Nea Kriti records 238 road deaths in Crete between 2020 and 2025, with Heraklion reporting the highest number.

Greek National Tourism Organization Melbourne

GNTO Reopens Melbourne Office to Target Australian Travelers Year-Round

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece reopens its GNTO Melbourne office to target Australian travelers with year-round tourism, culture, gastronomy and lesser-known destinations.

Dance World Cup Greece

Agios Nikolaos Hosts Dance World Cup Qualifiers This Weekend

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos hosts Dance World Cup Greece and Cyprus qualifiers this weekend, with competitions and a Gala leading to the 2027 final in Lisbon.

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