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GBTA Poll: Vaccine a Game-Changer for a Return to Travel

2021-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

GBTA poll finds COVID-19 vaccine is a game changer for rebooting travel in 2021 via a poll conducted by the organzation.

Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine, GBTA, global pandemic, pandemic travel, tourism, tourism 2021, travel, travel industry, vaccine schedule

Business Travel Post-COVID Will Be All About Differentiation

2021-02-03 by Phil Butler

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A new report from GBTA suggests business travel will not fully recover before 2025. But there’s more to it if businesses are to survive.

Tags: business travel segment, Dave Hilfman, GBTA, HospitalityNew, hotels marketing, Korosh Farazad, marketing, McKinsey, travel, travel marketing

Concur TripLink Extends Benefits of Managed Travel Programs

2016-02-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Concur, the world's leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, today announced the launch of Concur TripLink in Germany and France.

Integrated travel and expense service, Concur, has announced the launch of Concur TripLink. A solution for corporate users to benefit from managed travel plans, Concur TripLink allows for benefits to be gleaned even outside outside of their current programs.

Tags: business travel, Concur, GBTA

Study Reveals European Business Travellers Main Priorities

2013-10-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Safety, keeping in touch with friends and family, and a healthy diet were ranked among top priorities by European business travellers in a study conducted by The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and sponsored by AirPlus International. The 2013 European Business Traveller Well-Being Study also revealed European business travellers stresses and showed that they are […]

Tags: airplus International, European Business Travellers, european travelers study, GBTA, travel priorities, travel study

Global Business Travel Association Launches Russia Chapter

2013-01-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), one of the most prominent organizations of the global business travel industry, has just announced the opening of its GBTA Russia Chapter. The launch of the GBTA Russia activities also marks the association’s milestone of being active in and having membership in all BRIC regions.

Tags: GBTA, GBTA Russia Chapter, Russia, travel events, travel meetings, travel organization

Accor & Other Hotels Say Bye Bye to Summer Profits

2012-09-02 by Phil Butler

Sun, sea and sand: part 3 - via Accor

Just as some have feared but so few forecast officially, this Summer’s travel was not as big a hit as expected. When Accor Hotel Group warned their investors profit may not meet expectations last week the recession’s effect on hoteliers was cemented for the season.

Tags: Accor Hotel Group, economy, EU rooms, Europe hotels, Europe rooms, GBTA, hospitality, hotel revenue, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Southern Europe, Starwood Hotels, World hotels

NBTA Re-brands as Global Business Travel Association

2011-02-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) today announced the launch of its new name: the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Tags: GBTA, Global Business Travel Association, global travel, National Business Travel Association, NBTA

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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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Heraklion Promises Greener Future—Residents Still Waiting to See It

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

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Mesara’s 17th Gastronomy Festival Heads to Apoini This July

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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