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Travel & Hospitality Doomsday Report: A “No Way Back” Scenario Part I

2021-02-02 by Phil Butler

Pandemic cataclysm

What if there is no way back as hospitality and tourism recovery evangelists suggest? Should be be looking at other contingencies?

Tags: Air Deccan, Air Italy, Belk, BRA, Cities Direct, COVID disaster, Hertz, hotels, Lakeland Tours, LATAM, pandemic economy, Shearings, Skylink Travel, STA Travel, tourism, Wallace Arnold

Hertz NeverLost® GPS Gets Upgraded

2014-09-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hertz Never Lost

Hertz and Navigation Solutions have announced a next generation Hertz NeverLost® GPS navigation system with more customization capabilities for travelers. Available in the US for now, the all new breakthrough navigation tools solves the pains of planning trips in an on board way.

Tags: car rentals, GPS, Hertz, navigation, travel gps, travel nav

Europe Car Rental Market Scalding Hot

2014-08-19 by Phil Butler

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According to a report via Breaking Travel News, Enterprise Rent-A-Car branches are now open at major airport and city locations in Poland, Turkey, Israel and Switzerland. As the rental car in Europe space heats up, partnerships with key players now receives its just due.

Tags: car rentals, Enterprise, Europe cars, Europe rentals, Europe travel, Hertz, Ryanair, Sixt

Hertz Expands Dream Collection In Europe With Additional Elite Models

2014-06-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Maserati GranTurismo

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental company, has recently expanded its exclusive Dream Collection in Europe with new stunning models such as the Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe in Italy and the UK and the stylish Maserati GranTurismo in France. Other newly added high end vehicles include the powerful Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed in the Netherlands and the modern BMW 6 Series Convertible in Spain.

Tags: Europe cars, Europe rentals, Hertz, rental cars

Hertz & Just Go Partner: Europe By Motorhome

2012-04-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Just Go

If you really want to see Europe, one of the best ways to capture it is via motor home. Well, Hertz, the largest car hire entity in the world, has just announced a partnership with Just Go, the UK’s largest motorhome rental company. Now travelers seeking an all immersive caravan journey across the continent, can get it done through Hertz.

Tags: Europe motorhome, Hertz, Just Go, motor home rental, motor homes, motoring Europe, Winnebago rental

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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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Crete Mayors Sound the Alarm Over Natura 2000 ‘Black Hole’

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

The municipalities of Kantanos-Selino and Kissamos warn that Western Crete’s most famous Natura 2000 sites have fallen into a legal vacuum.

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Could Sea Turtles Help Control Crete’s Invasive Pufferfish?

2026-07-09 By Arthur Butler

The toxic pufferfish is taking over the seas of Crete. Scientists are now looking at the loggerhead sea turtle as a natural predator to control the invasive species.

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Heraklion’s Roads Are Being Sliced Open for Fiber Optics, and the Municipality Denies Responsibility

2026-07-09 By Kostas Raptis

The fiber optic installation in Heraklion has turned roads into obstacle courses. The Municipality says they just issue permits, while drivers deal with the mess.

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Storms May Develop Over Crete’s Mountains This Afternoon

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete will enjoy warm sunshine today, but afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop over the island’s mountainous interior.

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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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