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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.

14 years ago

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 […]

14 years ago

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.

15 years ago

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.

15 years ago

Geraldine Knatz Is the New President of IAPH

Aleksandr Shatskih

Geraldine Knatz has been elected president of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).

15 years ago

Southwest Airlines Still the Best in Its Class

Aleksandr Shatskih

This year, Southwest Airlines celebrates it 40th birthday with significant discounts and deals for all its flights.

15 years ago

Top 10 Destinations This Fourth of July Weekend

Aleksandr Shatskih

Orlando, New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, South Florida, Denver, Chicago, Washington DC, Seattle and San Francisco are the top 10 destinations this 4th of July, according to Travelocity.

15 years ago

15 Colossal Sculptures Made from Ocean Trash

Mihaela Lica Butler

The project was carried at the Artula Institute, and tool approximately 7,000 lbs. of trash from 20 miles of beaches along the Oregon coast to complete.

15 years ago

Summer Kicks-Off at the Crystal Mountain Resort

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you’re looking for somewhere to cool off this summer then you could do a whole lot worse than head on up to the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort near Seattle in Washington State for some summer skiing. The resort yesterday announced an action-packed summer program, while revealing that due to the addition of the Mount […]

15 years ago

Mammoth Mountain Resort Swings Into Summer

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you’re looking for an interesting way to entertain your dad this Father’s Day, look no further than a day of golfing and skiing action at the Mammoth Mountain resort in California – they’ve just announced a superb deal on a ski + golf package running from June 17 till July 4 for just $79! Visitors can […]

15 years ago

The Best of Norway: Real Places, People, and Things

Phil Butler

Are recent trip to Milan proved more fruitful than we could have imagined when to our surprise Italy was made much cooler by a Nordic blast. I am not referring to the arctic winds from crisp Scandinavia either, but of great people from a place not many will have heard of. What you are about to read will hopefully be as pleasant a surprise for you as Norwegians Frode and Yvonne Aass (image below) were for us.

15 years ago

Fund for Teachers – Connecting Teachers & Students This Summer

Aleksandr Shatskih

In rather uplifting news from the realm of education, some 430 teachers will be striking out on an expedition around the world this Summer. The teachers will embark on a 7 Continent odyssey with over $1.7M in Fund for Teachers grants.

15 years ago

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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