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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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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. 

3 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.

3 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.

3 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

Outdoorsy Announces $2B Milestone at Goldman Sachs Summit

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Outdoorsy, the leading experiential outdoor travel company, announced today that it has exceeded $2 billion in total transactions.

3 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way

2026-09-04 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

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Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

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West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.

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Robert Voigt Remembers His Friend Nikos Chaldiadakis: One Day We Will Surf Together Again

2026-09-04 By Manuel Santos

Robert Voigt remembers his friend Nikos Chaldiadakis after the 71-year-old surfer was found dead off Gouves following a days-long search.

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West Nile Virus Areas Expand in Crete as Mosquito Control Intensifies

2026-09-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete has recorded three West Nile virus cases as Heraklion and Archanes-Asterousia join affected areas and mosquito control measures continue.

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