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The Gift of Art from Romania’s Eugen Mihai

Phil Butler

Argophilia is proud to announce another great gift of love from one of the world’s great photographic artists, Eugen Mihai. In keeping with Argophilia Travel’s vision to show the world the best of Eastern Europe, still another extraordinary talent has contributed inestimable worth to our project. We hope you enjoy today, and in the months to come, the award winning images of on Romania’s and Europe’s great photographers.

15 years ago

Is American Airlines Spinning Out of Control?

Phil Butler

The shakeup for air travel bookings online continues today with American Airlines’ contention that their ticket sales have never been better – even without Orbitz and Expedia. The airline neglects to point out an email marketing initiative instigated simultaneously with dumping Orbitz, and the fact that ticket sales for every airline have risen these last few days. What is the customer to make of supposedly trusted travel partners when low blows are the trend?

15 years ago

New Loyalty Program from Hilton Worldwide

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s ten distinct hotel brands, announced its latest global promotion, More Nights, More Points – from January 3 through March 31, 2011.

15 years ago

JCDecaux Engages Passengers at Paris Airports

Phil Butler

JCDecaux and Aéroports de Paris team up to leverage advertising mediums at Paris airports. The two entities just announced a nine and a half year collaboration aimed at maximizing airport-passenger information and connectedness. Both Jean-Charles Decaux and Pierre Graff commented on the highly visible joint venture.

15 years ago

Are Airlines Unringing the Online Travel Bell?

Phil Butler

The war between online travel companies and airlines is heating up. Expedia counters American Airline’s move to dump Orbitz, as Delta begins its abandonment of smaller OTA’s. Can online travel giants win out over the service providers they actually depend on? Much depends on the customer in the end.

15 years ago

Unspoiled Beach Getaway – Pulai Desaru

Phil Butler

Most people never think of Malaysia as the perfect spot for a romantic seaside getaway, but most people are often wrong about such things. After all, Malaysia is almost all coast. Argophilia Travel News introduces Desaru Beach, one of the most pristine and secluded stretches of beach in Asia. Jungle meets the sea here, but that does not mean couples will have to sleep in a dugout or tent. Luxury accommodations are just a stone’s throw away.

15 years ago

31st Edition of the Trier Christmas Market in Full Swing

Mihaela Lica Butler

Traditional Christmas markets are currently enchanting children and adults alike all over Europe. Among them, the one in Trier is one of the most popular.

15 years ago

Chennai Rain Spells Disaster for Locals

Phil Butler

Near record rainfall in India has already caused the deaths of over 170 and thousands have been affected. Homes flooded or underwater, and contaminated food and water supplied top the list of government concerns. The torrential rainfall is expected to continue into today, and officials expect the death toll to continue to rise. Crop failures have already caused commodities to climb in price.

15 years ago

It Pays to Visit Taiwan

Mihaela Lica Butler

On November 26th, the country welcomed its 5 millionth visitor at the Taoyuan International Airport, with a ceremony worthy of royalty.

15 years ago

Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore Opened Today

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and LodgeWorks, L.P. today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore, located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.

15 years ago

Who Wants To Be a “Merry Millionaire?”

Mihaela Lica Butler

Viejas Casino’s Million Dollar Madness has just been announced. Members of the casino’s V Club get a daily chance to win $1,000,000.

15 years ago

Thomas Cook to Cut 500 Positions in UK

Mihaela Lica Butler

Thomas Cook will cut 500 managerial and support jobs in the UK, in addition to renegotiating supplier costs and reducing its buying requirements, and upgrading its IT infrastructure.

15 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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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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