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BNBator Isn’t Just Another Airbnb Clone [Here’s Why]

Kostas Raptis

BNBator, launched by Andreas Chiou, offers tourists direct, commission-free short-term rentals with transparent pricing.

6 months ago

AirHelp Unveils Free Flight-Tracking App with Real-Time Alerts

Kostas Raptis

AirHelp provides real-time flight updates and alerts, notifies users of compensation eligibility, and offers travel and baggage protection.

6 months ago

Nisyros Geopark Digital Guide Makes Official Debut

Kostas Raptis

On June 17, 2025, officials at the Ministry of Shipping & Island Policy introduced the new Nisyros Geopark Digital Guide.

6 months ago

Best Japan eSIM Options for Tourists in 2025

Kostas Raptis

This guide covers who should use an eSIM for Japan travel, when it’s needed, and how to pick the best eSIM for your next trip.

6 months ago

Air Conditioning’s Hidden Cost: How AI-Based HVAC is Slashing Bills and Emissions

Kostas Raptis

Air conditioning is driving up global energy use and emissions as summers get hotter. Exergio’s CEO, Donatas Karčiauskas, outlines how AI-based HVAC optimisation can reduce power waste.

7 months ago

Using Blockchain in Fintech – Challenges and Benefits

Argophilia Travel News

The financial technology sector has undergone a profound transformation with the rise of digital assets and decentralized systems. To enhance security, efficiency, and transparency, many fintech companies are adopting crypto solutions for fintech projects. As a decentralized ledger technology, blockchain has become a game-changer for financial services by enabling trustless transactions and eliminating intermediaries. Blockchain’s Appeal […]

7 months ago

Sonic Heritage Captures the Sounds of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kostas Raptis

Sonic Heritage invites tourists to experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites through immersive audio recordings.

7 months ago

Remote-IT: The First Soundproof Workplace for Digital Nomads Unveiled in Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion unveils its first soundproof workplace for digital nomads at the Youth Center as part of the Remote-IT initiative.

7 months ago

ABI Research: mDLs to Reach 143 Million in the U.S. by 2030

Kostas Raptis

Digital wallet trends: mobile driver’s licenses – expected to climb to 143 million in the U.S. by 2030 – turn U.S. airports into gateways of convenience.

8 months ago

ICAO’s Digital Travel Credential Could Mean the End of Boarding Passes

Kostas Raptis

ICAO launched the Digital Travel Credential to phase out physical boarding passes and manual check-ins with biometric security.

8 months ago

AEGEAN – Oracle Cloud CX Partnership Elevates the Customer Experience

Kostas Raptis

AEGEAN Airlines used Oracle Cloud CX to centralize data and improve personalized travel experiences for millions of passengers.

9 months ago

Modern Tech for the Venetian Walls of Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are being brought to life with new initiatives to spotlight their cultural significance and history.

9 months ago

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Overflowing recycling bins in the Therissos area marked Christmas Day in Heraklion, raising fresh concerns about waste management during the holiday season.

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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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