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Riginos Yachts Named Exclusive Distributor of Fjord and Sealine Motor Yachts in Greece

Argophilia Travel News

Riginos Yachts is pleased to announce the commencement of an exclusive partnership with Germany-based HanseYachts AG, appointing Riginos Yachts as the official distributor of the Fjord and Sealine motor yacht brands in Greece. This strategic alignment strengthens HanseYachts’ presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, one of the region’s most dynamic and rapidly growing yachting markets. Fjord […]

1 month ago

RevitUp.direct Announces Exclusive Partnership with ViralSpoon

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RevitUp.direct is pleased to announce the official launch of an exclusive partnership with ViralSpoon, an innovative AI-powered social media management platform designed to create, optimize, and publish digital content. The partnership covers Greece and Cyprus, further strengthening RevitUp’s portfolio of tools and services for hotels and tourism businesses. ViralSpoon allows hotels, restaurants, and any brand […]

1 month ago

Crete Power Link Energizes Greece–Israel Interconnector Vision

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Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great Sea Interconnector that will eventually link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel through a single high-voltage energy corridor beneath the Mediterranean. The new 330-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable was officially activated in late May. Costing roughly […]

2 months ago

Premia Properties Secures Rhodes and Crete Resorts

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Premia Properties REIC, a real estate investment firm, has officially acquired two Sunwing Hellas resorts in Greece. According to the news, the transaction strengthens Premia’s presence in the country’s thriving hospitality sector. The purchase, concluded on December 19, includes full ownership of “SUNWING HOTELS Hellas SINGLE MEMBER S.A.” The acquisition was valued at €112.5 million, […]

12 months ago

FedHATTA Offers Recommendations for Safe Bookings This Holiday Season

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The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist and Travel Agencies (FedHATTA), has published new guidelines for safe bookings for holiday travel. With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, travel plans within Greece and abroad are rising. FedHATTA now advises travelers to exercise caution when booking trips. The organization says special attention should be paid to misleading […]

1 year ago

Famagusta Collaborates with EasyJet to Extend Tourism Season

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Famagusta’s regional tourism board, Etap, recently held a meeting with representatives from EasyJet Holidays, the low-cost airline’s holiday arm. Discussions centered around strategies for extending the region’s tourism season beyond the traditional peak months, with plans to implement them in 2025. Key Participants The meeting included Etap board president and Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannetou, […]

1 year ago

Greece Drafts New Tourism Law with Airbnb and Green Hotel Regulations

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The Greek Ministry of Tourism has introduced a draft law to modernize the nation’s tourism infrastructure. The proposal is open for public comment until December 19 and invites input from stakeholders via the official consultation platform. The ministry is encouraging tourism professionals and stakeholders to participate in refining this legislation through the public comment process. […]

1 year ago

Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo 2024

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Coming up December 12-14, the 11th Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo will take place in the Zappeion Expo Center. This year’s expo will feature a vast collection of exhibitors from every sector of tourism including Tourist Destinations, Hotels, Luxury Resorts, Villas, Travel Agencies, DMC Offices, Yachting and Cruising Companies, Alternative Tourism, and many others. […]

1 year ago

Greece’s Faliro Bay Redevelopment Plans Unveiled

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Greek officials have just revealed detailed plans for the redevelopment of Faliro Bay south of Athens. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the large scale development an “iconic project” to reconnect Athens with its majestic coastline. The development will revolve around Aenaon, a metropolitan park symbolizing continuity and timelessness, set to open in 2028 with funding […]

1 year ago

Seabourn Cruises Sees Expedition Bookings Boom

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Leading ultra-luxury cruise and expedition travel brand Seabourn, experienced exceptional booking volume for its expedition voyages, demonstrating a high level of interest and desire by luxury travelers to experience a Seabourn ultra-luxury expedition vacation. Current net bookings for expedition voyages are nearly 30 percent more compared to this same time in 2023. Limited space is available […]

1 year ago

RevitUp.direct Wins Three 2024 Greek Hospitality Awards

Kostas Raptis

RevitUp.direct is pleased to announce that it has received three Greek Hospitality Awards, confirming its excellence in hospitality. These coveted awards highlight a commitment to providing innovative services. The Greek Hospitality Awards are the leading recognition institution for Greek hospitality, honoring the full spectrum of its offerings, from tourist accommodation to agency collaboration. This year’s […]

1 year ago

Regent Porto Montenegro Partners with GoBaloo to Offer 4×4 Adventures

Manuel Santos

The 5-star luxury Regent Porto Montenegro is now partnering with GoBaloo, to meld luxurious resort experiences with thrilling 4X4 adventures in Montenegro’s rugged landscapes, offering guests unique cultural and historical explorations. The splendid Regent Porto Montenegro five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Porto Montenegro in the stunning Bay of Kotor, has announced a […]

1 year ago

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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)

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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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