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Russia’s Kitchen Bachelor: Coolest Cook This Side of Kamchatka

Phil Butler

Argophilia Travel News is launching a new feature series from one of Russia’s most interesting media/culinary celebrities, the producer of Russia One’s most popular “Sunday Time”, and founder of Kitchen Bachelor (Кухня Холостяка), Evgeny Maruskin.

Imeretinsky Resort Sees Record Breaking Visits in 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Sochi resort “Imeretinsky” was visited by more than 700 000 guests since the beginning of 2016, a record number even including during the Sochi Olympics. From 1 January “Imereti” outdid itself, welcoming more visitors than when the resort served as part of the Olympic village in 2014.

Europe’s Five Most Innovative Hotels 2016

Phil Butler

2016 has witnessed many shifts toward the cutting edge of hospitality from the emergence of Big Data analytics to the sharing economy and beyond. 2016 began with a promise of innovation and renewed profitability and ends on a note of strong growth for many hotels. In Europe, the long list of innovators in the hotel space […]

Will Uber Go “Belly Up” in 2017?

Phil Butler

Mixed news from ridesharing behemoth Uber this week does not bode well for investors in the venture. With a pile of lawsuits, and losses expected to exceed $3 billion for the year, some experts fear no profitability in the near future.

Rezidor Hotel Group Announced Radisson Red in Tbilisi

Aleksandr Shatskih

Rezidor Hotel Group, a proud member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has just announced the signing of the first Radisson Red in Georgia. The new stand-alone hotel in the city center is expected to open in mid-2019, and will feature 100 rooms.

Tajikistan Set to Break Out for Tourists

Phil Butler

News from this week reveals a great promise that may finally come to pass for the people of one of the world’s most interesting countries. Growing direct foreign investment and the potential of the so-called “New Silk Road” could transform the central Asian region.

Five Spa Experiences in Slovenia You’ll Always Take With You

Phil Butler

Slovenia is a country at the crossroads European cultural and trade routes. Famous for its magnificent mountain environs, this magical place has been inhabited since pre-historic times. Slovenia is also famous for its unbelievable spas, winemaking, and its Julian Alps. On the subject of spas, Argo takes a look at a selection any traveler can categorize on their return home as – unforgettable.