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A Candid Look at Greece’s Bassakwards Tourism Industry

2020-11-18 by Phil Butler

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An agreement between the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels looks like the foxes in the henhouse.

Tags: AIROTEL, Alexandros Vassilikos, CSR, Eco-Tourism, Greece, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greek hotel owners, Greek Tourism Ministry, Harry Theoharis, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, International Hospitality Forum, Santorini, Sustainable Greece, sustainable hotels, sustainable travel, Visit Greece

Greece Hospitality Conundrum: Is Airbnb the Real Enemy of Hoteliers?

2019-11-26 by Phil Butler

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Alexandros Vassilikos, who’s President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, is calling a solid framework to regulate the activities of the short-term rental market in Greece. On the opening day of the Xenia 2019 exhibition, one of Greece’s most successful hoteliers presented the forum and the Greece Hospitality with a unique potential. Here’s my take. aaa Speaking […]

Tags: AirBnb, AIROTEL, Alexandros Vassilikos, Dr. Cindy Y. Heo, Greek hotels, Greek Travel Pages, GTP, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, hotels, Maria Theofanopoulou, RevPAR, sustainable hotels, Xenia 2019

The Digi.travel Conference: Day Two On Athens Business

2016-11-28 by Phil Butler

Marianna Sigala is Professor at the University of South Australia.

Yesterday I reported on day one of our business excursion to Athens for the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo. Day two was, as was expected, all about contributing to an all-star lineup at the event organized by Travel Media Applications. Today I will attempt to recap some of the most informative sessions and speakers at […]

Tags: AIROTEL, Alexandros Vassilikos, Athens conference, Athens hotels, Digi.travel, Henri Roelings, Hotelbrain, hotels, IBM, Microsoft, Panos Paleologos, TMA, Tom Magnuson, Travel Daily News

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

Malia Tourists Wage Balcony Beer-Bottle War, Summon Interpol After Police Find Hatchet

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

A Sunday morning beer-bottle siege in Malia escalated into an international incident involving the Embassy in Bucharest, Interpol, and a 17-year-old with a hatchet.

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Chania Agora’s Grand Reopening Will Come With Vacancies

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

Decades-old vendors opt out of returning to the renovated Chania Municipal Market as new municipal rent prices spark outrage across Crete.

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Spanish Tourist Unsure How 19 Kilograms Of Loud, Pungent Herbal Material Sneaked Into Her Carry-On

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

A 22-year-old traveler arriving in Crete expresses complete shock after customs officers discover a full-scale farm inside her checked baggage.

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Kolymbari Beach Littered with Plastic

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

Active Citizens of Platanias condemn municipal indifference as Kolymbari Beach in Crete is left littered with plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear.

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Minoa Pediada’s Circle of Culture Festival Returns with Focus on Papoura Hill and Byzantine Crete

2026-07-27 By Arthur Butler

The Circle of Culture Festival features archaeological tours, live music, local food, and events celebrating Crete’s cultural heritage.

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