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Airbnb stays

How Airbnb Fares Against Marriott, Hilton, and Intercontinental in the U.S.

2019-08-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Airbnb

Here is the latest date on how Airbnb stacks up against key hotel competition from an article posted on trends.edison.tech.

Tags: AirBnb, Airbnb stays, Airbnb valuation, cost per night, Edison Tech, Hilton Worldwide, hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, rentals, vacation rentals, vacation stays

Airbnb Reports Online Rentals Lifting Greek Economy $1.4 billion in 2018

2019-07-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Greek villa

The Greek economy benefited from Airbnb by 1.4 billion US dollars in 2018, the online rental platform pointed out in statistics released for over 30 countries.

Tags: AirBnb, Airbnb stays, Greek destinations, Greek Islands, Greek tourism news, Greek tourism statistics, Greek travel market, Hotels in Greece, reece, Tourism in Greece, Travel to Greece

5 Sochi Vacation Alternatives Via Airbnb

2016-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Property owners from Australia to Zambia have enjoyed the immense popularity and logic of world changing Airbnb rental/lodging platform. Argophilia’s staff have stayed at numerous destinations via connections with Airbnb property owners, and the value is clear. Starting this week we’ll present sample lists of alternative properties across Eastern Europe listed by Airbnb. Here’s a snapshot of some of Sochi’s accommodations.

Tags: Airbnb Russia, Airbnb stays, Sochi vacations

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2026-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Civil Protection of Crete announces mandatory closures for Samaria, Elafonisi, and major Natura sites during Category 4 and 5 fire risk days. Emergency contact guide included.

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Skinakas Observatory Announces Open Days for Summer 2026

2026-06-16 By Victoria Udrea

The world-class Skinakas Observatory on the freezing peak of Psiloritis has officially released its public open days for Summer 2026.

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Chania Opens Temporary Parking Lot Expected to Outlive Several Municipal Terms

2026-06-16 By Iorgos Pappas

In a brilliant display of modern urban planning, the Chania Municipal Council descended into verbal warfare on Monday over a €4.5 million plot of land in Nea Chora that has successfully evolved from a promised urban oasis into a giant, melting sheet of blacktop. The confrontation pitted Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis against opposition leader Katerina Manimanaki, […]

Major Tourism Development Receives Green Light in Georgioupolis

2026-06-16 By Phil Butler

One of the largest tourism investments currently planned for western Crete has received the necessary approvals to move forward in the municipality of Apokoronas, signaling another significant chapter in the continuing transformation of the Chania region. The project, backed by the Tsiledakis Group, involves the development of a large-scale hospitality complex combining luxury accommodations, tourism […]

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