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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

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Unveils Emergency Accommodation Platform

Argophilia Travel News

A new Emergency Accommodation Platform is available to accommodate citizens in hotel rooms during natural disasters.

1 year ago

JinkoSolar to Supply Battery Storage Solutions to Athens International Airport

Kostas Raptis

JinkoSolar announced today an agreement with kIEFER to supply its large scale battery storage, SunTera to Athens International Airport.

1 year ago

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Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion experienced a new kind of urban spectacle on Friday, December 26, 2025, as more than 300 drones illuminated the sky above the Venetian Walls near the Jesus Gate, marking the city’s first drone show. The show, part of the municipal program “Christmas in the City 2025“, drew a large crowd despite unsettled weather. However, […]

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Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa is set to open in Q2 2026, offering 85 seafront rooms with private pools, a spa, rooftop pool club, and conference facilities.

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2025-12-27 By Phil Butler

Crete has survived empires, occupations, earthquakes, and economic collapse. The Romans, Venetians, Ottomans, Germans, and modern technocracies have all come and gone, leaving scars but not erasing the island’s essential character. What is happening now feels different, not because it is louder or more violent, but because it is quieter, procedural, and relentless. It is […]

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Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Still Live in Temporary Housing

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Four years after the earthquake, families in Arkalochori still live in temporary housing, facing bureaucracy and delayed aid.

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A winter swimmer in Chania emerged from the sea with an octopus wrapped around his leg. How bathers should react calmly and safely in Crete’s waters.

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