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AMT Hotels

Affiliation with WIHP brings AMT Hotels Group over 180% ROI

2013-10-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Full size image of the Terrace Suite at the award winning Grand Hotel Villa Igiea

AMT Hotels Group (Acqua Marcia Turismo), the Italian hotels group that offers travelers a new style of welcome, hospitality and luxury in Sicily redesigned its corporate website. Visitors to the AMT hotel sites are now presented with a user friendly experience for surfing and booking on their websites, one which ideally proves the value of a refined direct booking path.

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Five Luxury Suites for Your “Bucket List”

2013-10-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA

When we think of traveling first class, what’s the one image we all have in common where hotels are concerned? Is yours the hotel restaurant, it’s not always ours. How about a vast infinity edge swimming pool? Do you dream when you dream of a hotel stay of five star concierge, a valet, a spa to beat all spas, beach-side waiters, killer room service? Now room service, we got warm then, didn’t we? A luxurious suite, this is a hotel image we can all agree on.

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Featured Stories

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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

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Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

2026-08-13 By Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

August 15

Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.

Chania Municipal Market

Chania Municipal Market Lease Auction Set for August 31 Ahead of December Reopening

2026-08-13 By Arthur Butler

The Municipality of Chania announces a public oral auction on August 31, 2026, to lease 13 vacant shop stalls inside the historic Municipal Market.

Crete travel surge

Heraklion Summer Exodus Peaks as Port and Airport Handle Record Passenger Numbers

2026-08-13 By Ion Bogdan V.

Heraklion sees peak August travel as thousands depart by ferry, while Nikos Kazantzakis Airport surpasses 6 million passengers and heads for a new annual record.

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Sea Turtle Festival Brings Nature and Stargazing to Stavros Beach

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

A free Sea Turtle Festival at Stavros Beach on August 16 features environmental activities, children’s art, and stargazing under the Cretan sky.

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