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This Month WTD 2018 Focuses on Innovation & Digital Transformation

2018-09-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Happy World Tourism Day!

Coming up September 27th in Budapest, World Tourism Day (WTD) 2018 will focus on the importance of digital technologies in tourism. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) event will provide participants with opportunities for innovation and the potential for sustainable development.

Tags: Budapest events, Budapest flights, Budapest hotels, Budapest travel, UNWTO, WTD

Mamaison Andrassy Hotel Takes Home Best of Business Traveller Hungary

2014-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Andrassy wins

Business Traveller Hungary has honored Mamaison Hotel Group’s Andrassy Budapest with their ’Best Budapest Business Hotel Award 2014.’

Tags: Budapest hotels, Hungary hotels, Hungary Travel, Mamaison

Top 3 Inexpensive Hotels Perfect for Your Summer Vacation [Discount]

2014-05-30 by Argo Contributor

Prague from the Danube

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the busiest vacation season of the year. Of course, for travel lovers any season is a good time to hit the road, but summer is especially nice for travels with the whole family in tow.

Tags: Budapest hotels, budget hotels, Croatia hotels, Europe hotels, hotels, loyalty coupon, Prague hotels

Hotel Spotlight: The Unarguably Fine Boscolo Budapest

2013-05-10 by Phil Butler

Boscolo New York Café

For travelers headed to Budapest, Hungary one of Europe and the world’s most stunning cities awaits. And for those in search of the finest stays there, Boscolo Budapest offers an unarguably luxurious experience.

Tags: Boscolo Hotels, Budapest attractions, Budapest hotels, Budapest overnight, Budapest travel, Europe hotels, Hungary hotels, Luxury Hotels

Five for Five Star Stays in Budapest

2013-04-20 by Phil Butler

The Grand Experience

Budapest is one of those places everyone should see once, and when your chance arrives to visit what better way to stay than in the veritable lap of luxury. Argo Travel suggestions for either side of the Danube there in Hungary include some names you all know, and a few you may never have heard of. Famous for you, or not, your luxuriant time in this capital of culture will be none-the-less unforgettable.

Tags: best hotels, Budapest hospitality, Budapest hotels, Budapest luxury hotel, Budapest rooms, Budapest stays, Luxury Hotels

dotcomhotel Budapest Tags Digital PR Firm

2013-03-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

dotcomhotel

The upcoming Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference in Budapest, dubbed dotcomhotel Budapest, has named digital PR firm Pamil Visions as the conference’s AOR. News via Pamil Visions announcement speaks of the innovative conference aims and Pamil Visions’ digital footprint as well.

Tags: Budapest hotels, Budapest travel Budapest conference, digital PR, dotcomhotel Budapest, Hungarian hotels, Hungary hotels, Hungary Travel, Pamil Visions, tourism PR, travel PR

Monday Travel Deal Favorites

2012-04-16 by Phil Butler

Hotel Aurora - Relax Zone

Okay, so you’re headed to Europe, or at least thinking about it for the Summer. Argo Travel News came across a few deals that bear closer scrutiny for the traveler who’s plans are not completely filled out. From boutique hotels to full fledged luxury resorts, bad economic times can spell big time savings, as you’ll see below.

Tags: Augustus Group, Brody House, Budapest hotels, Budapest travel, Croatia hotels, Cyprus hotels, Elegancia Hotels, Hidden Hotel, Losinj Hotels & Villas, Mr & Mrs Smith, Paris hotels, Philippe Vaurs, Thalassa, Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa

Luxury Hotels in Eastern Europe

2012-01-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Aria Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic

Steeped in history and tradition and offering sights and sounds found no where else in the world, Eastern Europe is home to exotic cities and a beautiful landscape boasting famous rivers, towering mountains and incomparable beaches. Add to these draws a lower budget demand than travel to many other parts of the world and the lure of rugged Slovakia, quaint Romania and other Eastern European destinations can become almost overwhelming!

Tags: 5 star accommodation, 5 star hotels, 5-star, Bratislava, Bratislava hotels, Bucharest hotels, Bucharest travel, Budapest, Budapest hotels, Czech hotels, Europe hotels, European hotels, five star, Luxury Hotels, Prague travel, Slovakia, Slovakia travel, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg hotels

Fraser Residence Opens In Heart of Budapest

2010-11-24 by Phil Butler

Fraser Residence Shanghai pool

Frasers Hospitality announces the opening of their latest residences in Budapest. In what is a massive expansion initiative by the Singapore company, Eastern Europe becomes one focus of a global hospitality company’s outreach. Fraser Residences Budapest puts business and transient professionals in the heart of what is one of Europe’s biggest emerging economies.

Tags: Budapest apartments, Budapest hotels, Corvin Promenaded, Eastern Europe hotels, Frasers Hospitality, Guus Bakker, hotel news, hotel openings, Hungary hotels, Hungary tourism, luxury apartments, luxury condos, Luxury Hotels

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

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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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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