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Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

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Canada Day Destinations for Everyone

Aleksandr Shatskih

There are many historic destinations that make a meaningful alternative to BBQs and fireworks this Canada Day. Where will you celebrate?

GBTA Announces “Travel Value Chain” Panel

Phil Butler

Today, the Global Business Travel Association (GTBA) announced a new Travel Value Chain panel comprised of noted industry CEO’s at major travel providers.

Cruising the Med in Style with Sea Cloud Cruises: Summer 2011

Phil Butler

Argophilia is all about the love of the journey, and what journey imaginary or real could be more poignant than a Mediterranean cruise? And since we are destined for dreams, what about a cruise aboard a real ship, a legend, the 80+ year old windjammer Sea Cloud. Talk about a journey, Jason of Argonaut fame himself would fight for the chance.

Royal California Holiday Sweepstakes

Aleksandr Shatskih

As a response to the Royal visit, the California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) introduces a new Three Days Isn’t Enough national television campaign, and sweepstakes.

Club Med WOW Sale

Aleksandr Shatskih

Club Med, the big Daddy of all inclusive vacationing, just announced the return of their popular WOW Sale. This season all inclusive seven night escapes start as low as $899 per person. And for the first time ever guests can book ahead into October 2012.

4th of July Destination: Bucks County

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bucks County is a patriotic destination, but this doesn’t mean it is less fun than other popular 4th of July weekend destinations.

Hilton Worldwide Offers MICE for Business in Southeast Asia

Aleksandr Shatskih

As puzzling as it may sound, Hilton’s MICE are good for business. This is a new meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) campaign launched by Hilton Worldwide today in Southeast Asia, aimed at the corporate meetings, events and incentives markets. The campaign, titled suggestively SEA MICE & A MILLION rewards planners by offering a package […]

Via Michelin: Can Bibendum Fix Blowout?

Phil Butler

In news from one of the world’s best known names in hospitality, Michelin, celebrating the company’s 10 year anniversary online come with revamped Via Michelin website. Argo Travel News takes a look at Michelin’s entry into the competitive realm of online travel guides.

Singapore Airlines and Spain Tourism Board Buddy Up

Aleksandr Shatskih

In world airline news, leading edge air carrier Asia’s Singapore Airlines has just signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spain’s Tourism Board. The agreement further extends what has already become an apparent initiative by the airline to not only broaden B2B connections, but to engage overall the world travel market.