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Spain Wants to Run Tourism With Data and FITUR 2026 Is the Control Room

Kostas Raptis

FITUR returns to IFEMA Madrid on Jan 21–23, 2026, showcasing Spain’s Smart Tourism Platform, connected tourism, and sustainability projects.

3 months ago

Heraklion’s Followgreen Wants to Teach You Green AI and Give Away a Kodak Camera

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s Followgreen recycling platform launched a new Green Mission on “AI for the planet,” with an article, quizzes, reward points and a Kodak digital camera prize draw.

3 months ago

Kastelli Airport Just Dropped a Startup Challenge and Crete Should Pay Attention

Kostas Raptis

Kastelli Airport is already acting like the future. The new SkyImpact Challenge will mentor 10 teams, offer prizes up to €5,000, and may pilot winning ideas inside the new airport itself.

3 months ago

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 […]

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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 […]

4 months 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.

7 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 months ago

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