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Asians Now Hold the World’s Most Powerful Passports

2018-02-28 by Argophilia Travel News

Japanese passport

Japan and Singapore have knocked Germany off the top spot of the Henley Passport Index, with citizens of both Asian nations now enjoying visa-free access to a record 180 destinations.

Tags: Asian tourists, Asian travelers, Chinese travelers, Japanese tourists

EU Travel Commission Expects Sound Growth for Chinese Travel to Europe

2018-02-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Chinese tourists

Positive indicators mirror outbound travel growth forecasts around the celebration of the Chinese New Year, one of the key periods when Chinese take holidays.  According to the latest results of the Long-Haul Travel Sentiment Survey and Index Chinese willingness to travel overseas remains positive in the first months of 2018.

Tags: 2018 travel, Chinese holidays, Chinese travelers, EU holidays, EU tourism, EU Travel, Europe growth, Long-haul travel, tourism growth, travel statistics

ForwardKeys Predicts Upswing in Chinese Travelers to Europe

2017-01-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The travel intelligence experts at ForwardKeys say Chinese travelers will return to Europe to celebrate Chinese New Year at the end of January, reversing a downward trend at the end of 2016.

Tags: China tourists, Chinese travelers, Europe travelers, ForwardKeys, Olivier Jager

Russia Snatches Top Destination Spot Among Chinese Visitors

2016-10-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Moscow via Gelio Vostok

Russia took the first place among European destinations, and third in the overall list of countries visited by Chinese tourists during “Golden Week”, the national holiday of China.

Tags: Asia destinations, China, China tourists, Chinese travelers, destinations, Golden Week, Russia travel

Chinese Bloggers on Tour in the Northern Caucasus

2016-02-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cucasus or Kaukasos

Roman Chuev, General Director of the Mineralnye Vody International Airport, announced earlier this week a Chinese blogger tour slated to help boost tourism in the North Caucasus District. Our question is; “Hey, where is our invitation?”

Tags: China investment, Chinese travelers, Mineralnye Vody, Northern Caucasus, Russia

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Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

2026-02-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

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Carnival of Phaistos Municipality Returns to Tympaki on February 22

2026-02-04 By Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

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Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

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The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

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