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More Than 23000 Flights Cancelled Across Middle East Routes

Kostas Raptis

Flight tracking data shows thousands of cancellations across the Middle East after airspace closures, affecting millions of passenger seats

7 months ago

Women in Tourism Leadership Still Talking About the Same Problems

Arthur Butler

ITB Berlin looks at why women still struggle to reach leadership roles in tourism, and why the industry keeps repeating the same advice.

7 months ago

Middle East Tourism Already Losing Billions

Arthur Butler

Billions in tourism losses predicted after Iran conflict, but estimating 2027 numbers today may be the boldest forecast of all.

7 months ago

Lufthansa Joins the “Calm Market” With More Middle East Flight Suspensions

Argophilia Travel News

Lufthansa Group extends flight suspensions to several Middle East destinations, including Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Tehran, amid ongoing regional airspace instability.

7 months ago

Tourism Remains “Calm” as Aegean Cancels More Middle East Flights

Iorgos Pappas

Aegean Airlines extends flight cancellations to Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Middle East tensions that continue to disrupt regional aviation.

7 months ago

Tourism Remains “Calm” While the World Burns, Says Industry

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism leaders at ITB Berlin 2026 say demand remains stable despite geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and economic uncertainty.

7 months ago

Global Tourism Projects Honored for Sustainability at ITB Berlin

Victoria Udrea

Green Destinations honored global tourism initiatives at ITB Berlin 2026, showcasing projects that protect ecosystems, support communities, and promote responsible travel.

7 months ago

Germany Tourism Demand for Greece Looks Strong After ITB Berlin Meetings

Iorgos Pappas

Greek tourism officials met major tour operators and airlines at ITB Berlin 2026, concluding with strong demand from Germany and a positive outlook for this year’s travel season.

7 months ago

Airbnb Expands Into Full Travel Experiences

Iorgos Pappas

At ITB Berlin 2026, Airbnb’s chief strategy officer Nathan Blecharczyk outlined how AI and experience-based travel are shaping the platform’s future.

7 months ago

Health Tourism Moves Into the Mainstream

Victoria Udrea

Siyka Katsarova, Marina Lalli, Frank Halmos and Csilla Mezosi discuss longevity and prevention in the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion at ITB Berlin 2026.

7 months ago

Tourism Faces a New Global Reality

Iorgos Pappas

A Changing World Tourism Cannot Ignore Tourism may be one of the world’s most resilient industries. Still, according to former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer, it cannot afford to ignore the profound geopolitical shift reshaping the global order. Speaking during a keynote at the ITB Berlin 2026 Convention, Fischer argued that the era defined by […]

7 months ago

China’s Travel Engine Keeps Growing

Iorgos Pappas

GlobalData reports that China is reinforcing its position as a global travel powerhouse, with domestic trips projected to reach 4.08 billion by 2029.

7 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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