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Greek Yachting Market Initiatives Continue

2010-12-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bare sail boating in Greece

Greek Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture, Mr. Giorgos Nikitiadis was in more talks aimed at boosting Greek tourism last week. This time the yachting industry was the focus of the overall government initiative to great expand Greece’s yachting industry. Nikitiadis highlighted his commitment to seeing that the government supports initiatives that will eventually grow Greece’s tourism industry.

Tags: Aegean Yachts, Argophilia, Athens travel news, Bareboat Association, Federation of Greek Manufacturers, Giorgos Nikitiadis, Greece tours, Greek cruises, Greek travel news, Greek Yachts, harbors, Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, marinas, Minister of Tourism, Yacht industry

Why the World Is Not Saying “Tripsay”

2010-11-10 by Phil Butler

Tripsay lets you zoom from where to there

When you see a development like Tripsay in the corner at the dance, you have to ask yourself; “Is everyone at this party stupod?” This Finnish travel development should have been either bought or adopted for any number of mainstream travel companies – but it wasn’t. Tripsay now intends to modularize their innovation so that mid sized players can compete with the likes of Expedia and TripAdvisor.

Tags: . YouTube, API, Argophilia, Dopplr, Expedia, Flickr, Google map integration, innovation, integrated travel, Juha Huttunen, mapping tools, mobile travel app, Nokia Ovi Store, travel companies, travel innovation, travel networks, travel partners, TripAdvisor

New Google Travel Rumors, Buy Bid On Opodo

2010-10-14 by Phil Butler

Google Travel, is it a certainty?

Rumors are about suggesting Google may be in the market for online travel portal Opodo. If the news that Amadeus is selling one of its travel units are true, a bidding war between some key financial and online travel players may ensue. Google’s ITA transaction has many people concerned that the Internet giant may dominate the online travel game.

Tags: acquisition, Amadeus, Argophilia, Axa Private Equity, equity buyout, Expedia, Google, Google Travel, ITA, Opodo, Permira, Wall Streat deals, Wall Street

Eastern Europe’s Best Economy Rooms – Part One

2010-10-08 by Phil Butler

View from the Hanza Hotel

Eastern European value is becoming almost legendary as travelers search for extraordinary deals and destinations. A recent poll of hotels under 50 pounds sterling reveals some surprising values. From Estonia to Romania, people visiting these destinations can strike up unbelievable values actually.

Tags: Argophilia, Argophilia News, Bulgaria deals, Bulgaria hotels, cheap hotels, Hanza Hotel, Hotel St. Petersburg, Hotel Vega, Latvia hotels, L’Eremitage, Sofia, Vilnius

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