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Chania Official Moves for Immediate Reopening of Samaria Gorge

Argophilia Travel News

Chania officials call for the reopening of Samaria Gorge in the aftermath of earthquakes that caused its precautionary closure.

2 years ago

Hilton Adds Another Crete Beachfront Resort to Portfolio

Argophilia Travel News

Hilton and Tsiledakis S.A. have entered into a franchise agreement to open the Imperial Flair Chania Old Town.

2 years ago

Crete Pays Tribute to the Anogia Resistance Against Nazi Occupiers

Phil Butler

Crete, Governor, key clergy, and other officials were on hand for the 79th anniversary of the holocaust by the Nazis in the village.

2 years ago

Region of Crete Funds Four 5×5 Football Pitches Amari Municipality

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The Region of Crete, and the Municipality of Amari have created four 5×5 pitches to support youth athletics in the Municipality.

2 years ago

European Tourism Bounces Back Strong for Q2 2023

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A European Travel Commission (ETC) report, “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects” tells of consumer demand outweighs other factors in 2023.

2 years ago

Eunice Group to Invest in Green Hydrogen Production on Crete

Phil Butler

Eunice Group led consortium, ready to invest 11 million euros to build the production and distribution hub for producing green hydrogen. 

2 years ago

RevitUp.direct and 4-star Esperas Santorini Hotel Celebrate Two-year Partnership

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RevitUp.direct and 4-star Esperas Santorini Hotel marked a two-year, highly successful collaboration in May.

2 years ago

Tribute Portfolio Adds New Island Perspectives – laïla, Seychelles

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Marriott Bonvoy announces the opening of Iaïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. Marking the brand’s debut in the Seychelles.

2 years ago

Trip.com Launches Plan to Reconnect Chinese Travelers with Destinations

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Trip.com leading Chinese language platform Ctrip launched its 2023 Travel Revival A Plan to reunite destinations with Chinese travelers.

3 years ago

Oceania Cruises Accelerates Vista Maiden Voyage

Phil Butler

Oceania Cruises has announced accelerating the debut of its new ship Vista by introducing a new “Founder’s Cruise.

3 years ago

Greece Hospitality Rewarded at 2022 World Travel Awards

Phil Butler

The 2022 World Travel Awards™ (WTA) in Oman saw Greece winning several distinctions including Santo Maris Oia winning Best Boutique Resort.

3 years ago

Campspot Publishes the Top Outdoor Travel Trends for 2023

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Nature is in high demand as Campspot’s second Outdoor Almanac reveals travelers finding ways to hit the road more often in 2023.

3 years ago

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A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

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Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

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Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

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Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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