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UK News That Effects Crete’s Tourism and Hospitality Value

Phil Butler

Heathrow may “shut down” if more than 4,000 workers walk. Thomas Cook may go belly up. And UK travelers and a penchant for tragedy.

6 years ago

Webjet and Travelport Announce New Long-term Technology Partnership

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travelport has been awarded a new long-term technology contract by Australia and New Zealand’s top online travel agency, Webjet.

6 years ago

Update: Crete Police Recover Body: Possibly American Biologist Suzanne Eaton

Argophilia Travel News

The body of a woman thought to be American biologist Dr. Suzanne Eaton has been found in a cave in Chania, Crete.

6 years ago

Crete’s Hidden Treasures: The Paximadia Islands

Phil Butler

Instagram shares and some history of the amazing Paximadia Islands in the Gulf of Mesara in south Crete.

6 years ago

Royal Caribbean Orders a Third Icon-Class Cruise Ship

Argophilia Travel News

Royal Caribbean Cruises is in the process of ordering yet another Icon-class cruise ship from shipbuilder Meyer Turku. While details have not been made public, the report says the new vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2025.

6 years ago

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Names Harry Theoharis Tourism Minister

Argophilia Travel News

Newly elected Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has appointed Harry Theoharis as Tourism Minister of Greece.

6 years ago

The WWF’s Blue Panda Heads to Ionian Sea

Argophilia Travel News

The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Blue Panda will be sailing to the Ionian Islands to raise awareness about the risks posed by oil and gas exploitation.

6 years ago

Athens’ Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel Reinvents the Picnic

Phil Butler

Situated in the artsy and historic Psyrri neighborhood, The Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel offers one of the most unique experiences in the city.

6 years ago

Norway’s Hybrid Power Cruise Ship Roald Amundsen Sets Out On Maiden Voyage

Aleksandr Shatskih

Originally scheduled to set sail June 27th, Hurtigruten’s 530-passenger Roald Amundsen finally embarked on its revised maiden voyage from Tromsø, carrying 211 passengers.

6 years ago

Norwegian Pearl Voyages Interrupted Over Ship Repairs

Argophilia Travel News

st week it was announced that Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Pearl European cruise was cut short due to needed repairs.

6 years ago

Airbnb Reports Online Rentals Lifting Greek Economy $1.4 billion in 2018

Argophilia Travel News

The Greek economy benefited from Airbnb by 1.4 billion US dollars in 2018, the online rental platform pointed out in statistics released for over 30 countries.

6 years ago

July 2019: Sharing Instagram Magic from Heraklion’s 2019 Tourism Season

Phil Butler

The 2019 tourism season has finally cranked up on Crete, and Heraklion Instagram shares reveal part of the amazing experiences being had by people from around the world.

6 years ago

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Crete celebrates a port study that took 4.5 years and 42 approvals. Actual construction? Still a dream. Argophilia tells the truth.

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