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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

Cyber Booking Travel Deals to Die For

Phil Butler

If you thought Cyber Monday deals were just for online retails shops you were wrong. The online travel industry has hopped on the Cyber Monday bandwagon big time this year. Early bookings and other special arrangements equal huge savings for the cyber savvy traveler.

15 years ago

On the Run: Back in Traben – Trarbach, Designer Shopping and a Less Exciting Meal

Mihaela Lica Butler

Still on the run in Germany, on the Mosel, back to Traben-Trarbach, a small city that has the potential to make any traveler fall in love with its charm. And it’s not only the city that makes one return. The people are as wonderful. Since you are already familiar with this must-see attraction within the […]

15 years ago

Black Friday 2010 Deals for Travelers

Mihaela Lica Butler

Beginning with travel essentials from Amazon.com, to Black Friday 2010 specials from LuggageGuru.com, we got it all covered.

15 years ago

Affordable Art Fair Singapore Opens Today

Phil Butler

The very first Affordable Art Fair hits Singapore this weekend. Proving once again that you don’t have to be a millionaire to afford very fine works of art, Will Ramsay’s AAF Asia showcases over 60 art galleries worth of affordable treasures.

15 years ago

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Stories of Interest

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

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27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

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Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

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School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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