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Pacha Group Will Open New Mykonos Resort in June

Argophilia Travel News

Ibiza-based Pacha Group has just announced the opening of its first hotel outside of Spain for June 2021. The group’s Destino Pacha Mykonos will mirror the bright luxury of the group’s other resorts like Pacha Ibiza and The Pacha Hotel. The new resort will overlook the white sands and turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, and feature […]

5 years ago

Heart of a Lion: The Harsh Reality of Entrepreneurship

Phil Butler

The following is from Thomas Magnuson – co-founder and CEO of Magnuson Hotels, one of my best friends, and the smartest man I know.

5 years ago

Alexandros Vassiliko Says the Pandemic Is a Natural Disaster

Phil Butler

The president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), Alexandros Vassilikos, is calling for an injection of capital.

5 years ago

Brown Hotels Still Plans to Open 20 Properties in Greece and Cyprus

Phil Butler

Tel Aviv based Brown Hotels announced last week the planned expansion f its portfolio of international design hotels with 20-plus new hotels in Greece and Cyprus.

5 years ago

Hoteliers in North Africa Focusing on 2021 Positives

Phil Butler

Hoteliers in North African countries are beginning to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Flights and investments on the rise.

5 years ago

TUI Group’s Fritz Joussen Proclaims Company “Future Proof”

Phil Butler

TUI Group CEO Fritz Joussen proves once and for all his company could care less about sustainability, people, or future other than dividends.

5 years ago

ACCOR and Ennismore Partner to Create New Lifestyle Brand

Phil Butler

Accor has announced a new partnership with Ennismore, the parent company of The Hoxton hotel chain, to create an all new lifestyle brand.

5 years ago

Hotels’ Meeting Rooms as Xmas Corporate Headquarters 2020

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Hospitality industry is counting down the days until the end of lockdown 2.0, but this Christmas Season will be completely different. Here’s a look at some innovative ideas.

5 years ago

Grand Forest Metsovo Wins “Leading Landmark Hotel in Europe Award”

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Grand Forest Metsovo hotel has again been named a “Leading Landmark Hotel in Europe” at the 27th World Travel Awards 2020.

5 years ago

Q3 Report Says Greek Hotels Lost Billions to COVID-19 So Far

Argophilia Travel News

A new analysis from GBR Consulting reveals that Athens and Thessaloniki hotels lost 79% and 67% of their revenue compared to 2019 numbers.

5 years ago

Six Greek Resorts Make the European Top 30 of Condé Nast Traveler

Argophilia Travel News

Six Greek hotels named among 30 best resorts of Europe by the readers of the magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

5 years ago

The World’s 5 Biggest Hotel Chains Lose $25.2bn in Market Cap

Aleksandr Shatskih

Five of the biggest hotel groups lost in excess of $25 billion in market cap up until now. Experts say recovery is years down the road.

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Drunk Passenger Forces Flight From Newcastle to Heraklion to Divert to Thessaloniki

2026-08-31 By Iorgos Pappas

A Newcastle-to-Heraklion flight was forced into an emergency landing in Thessaloniki after an aggressive 42-year-old British tourist disrupted the cabin.

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Two Flights, Hours of Delays and Chaos at Chania Airport

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Technical failures and a 5-hour tarmac delay caused cabin panic and police intervention at Chania Airport, leading 25 passengers to abandon their flight.

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Tourist Rescued After Injury in Mylos Gorge Near Rethymno

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Firefighters extracted an injured tourist from Myli Gorge, a lush valley known for its historic abandoned watermills and cave chapels.

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Five Arrested Following Tragic Drowning of 11-Year-Old Polish Tourist in Chania Hotel Pool

2026-08-31 By Manuel Santos

An 11-year-old Polish girl has died after being found unconscious in a hotel pool in Platanias, Chania. Five people have been arrested as the investigation continues.

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Rethymno Offers Free Greek Language Lessons to Migrants

2026-08-31 By Argophilia Travel News

Rethymno is offering free Greek language lessons to migrants, with beginner, advanced and Arabic-speaking classes starting October 13.

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