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Hilton Opening Two New Hotels in Athens

2022-02-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mikrolimano, Piraeus, Greece

Hilton has announced plans to open two new hotels in Athens. As part of a management agreement with their affiliate the SCD Group LTD.

Tags: Athens hotels, Athens stays, Curio Collection, Greece hotels, Hampton Hotels, Hampton Piraeus, Hilton, Hilton news, Hilton Worldwide, hotel announcements, Pentelikon Athens, Piraeus Mikrolimano

Hilton Announces First Resort on Crete Opening 2021

2020-12-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Royal Senses Resort

Hilton just signed an agreement with Troulis Royal Collection to open The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton in 2021.

Tags: crete, Crete hotels, Crete stay, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hilton, Hilton Hotels, Hilton resorts, Hilton Worldwide, Rethymno

How Airbnb Fares Against Marriott, Hilton, and Intercontinental in the U.S.

2019-08-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Airbnb

Here is the latest date on how Airbnb stacks up against key hotel competition from an article posted on trends.edison.tech.

Tags: AirBnb, Airbnb stays, Airbnb valuation, cost per night, Edison Tech, Hilton Worldwide, hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, rentals, vacation rentals, vacation stays

Cvent Names Hilton Prague #1 for Meetings and Events in Europe

2019-05-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cvent has names Hilton Prague the top hotel for meetings and events in Europe for the second consecutive year.

Tags: conference, conference hotels, Cvent, Cvent Supplier Network, Hilton Hotels, Hilton Prague, Hilton Worldwide, meetings, MICE

Hilton Forecasts Huge Financial Success for Russia Tourism

2012-07-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Russian

Findings suggest that incoming tourist expenditure in Russia may double to US$15.3bn by 2016 if vital infrastructure changes are implemented.

Tags: Hilton Worldwide, Russia tourism

Great Travel Websites of 2012 – Global Hotel Alliance

2012-01-19 by Phil Butler

Drill down on GHA site

A big part of our job as a travel news source is visiting and evaluating all the tourism & hospitality stuff there is out there on the web. For you readers, as travel enthusiasts or genuine globetrotters, the evaluation process is really the same. In effect, we just “short cut” or enhance the process for you. With this in mind, Argo Travel presents the best digital expriences in travel. This weeks showcased site is the Global Hotel Alliance portal.

Tags: Conde Nast, Europe hoteliers, GHA hotels, Global Hotel Alliance, Hilton Worldwide, hotel bookings, hotel brands, hotel sites, hotel websites, Kempinski, Pan Pacific, top hotels, top sites, top websites, website design, World hotels

Accor Hotels Rises and Falls with Europe for 2012

2012-01-19 by Phil Butler

Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom

Accor Hotels, the largest hotel player in Europe, has announced guarded optimism for business going forward into 2012. According to their assessment, demand for rooms in Europe looks stable, while concerns over debt burdened South Europe put a damper on expectations.

Tags: Choice Hotels International, East Europe hotels, Europe economy, Europe hotels, France hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels, InterContinental, Luxury Hotels, Marriott, Motel 6, Pullman Paris Rive Gauche, Roomkey, Sofitel, Southern Europe hotels, Starwood, US hotels, Wyndham Hotel Group

Big Hotels Launch Their Own OTA – Roomkey

2012-01-12 by Phil Butler

Francis Marion Hotel

In travel technology news from yesterday Tnooz carried the announcement that six of the world’s largest hotel proprietors had launched a booking commune Roomkey. Choice Hotels International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Marriott International and Wyndham Hotel Group set sail on a joint venture which is piloted by Pegasus founder John Davis. Argophilia Travel News decided to take the new flagship for a ride.

Tags: Charleston hotel, Charleston tourism, Charleston travel, Choice Hotels International, Francis Marion Hotel, Google hotel finder, Hilton Worldwide, hotel rates, Hyatt Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, John Davis, Marriott International, Mills House, Roomkey, Travelocity, Two Meeting Street Inn, White Point Gardens

Croatia Tourism Report – Growth Positive

2011-11-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatia Airlines

In news from Research and Markets, the Croatia Tourism Report for quarter one 2012 is out. According to the leading research firm, Croatia’s recovering tourism market is still on the mend since beginning to climb out of a disasterous 2008 – 2009.

Tags: Adris Group, Coatia Airlines, Croatia, Cubus Lux, DoubleTree, East Europe, German travelers, germany, Hilton, Hilton Doubletree, Hilton Worldwide, Zagreb

Hilton Worldwide Offers MICE for Business in Southeast Asia

2011-06-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Double Tree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur.

As puzzling as it may sound, Hilton’s MICE are good for business. This is a new meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) campaign launched by Hilton Worldwide today in Southeast Asia, aimed at the corporate meetings, events and incentives markets. The campaign, titled suggestively SEA MICE & A MILLION rewards planners by offering a package […]

Tags: business hotels, HHonors points, Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Sponsors Special Olympics Athens 2011

2011-06-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

special olympics

From June 25 to July 4, 2011 in Athens, 7,000 of the world’s greatest Special Olympics athletes from nearly 180 nations will compete in 22 Olympic-type sports.

Tags: Athens 2011, Hilton Worldwide, Special Olympics

DoubleTree by Hilton Opening Soon in Bratislava

2011-02-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

magistrates suites

Hilton Worldwide continues to grow its presence in Eastern Europe, with development resources dedicated to countries in the region including Romania, Hungary, Turkey, Russia and Slovakia.

Tags: DoubleTree, Hilton, Hilton Worldwide

New Loyalty Program from Hilton Worldwide

2010-12-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Waldorf Astoria Goes Glitzy

Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s ten distinct hotel brands, announced its latest global promotion, More Nights, More Points – from January 3 through March 31, 2011.

Tags: full-service hotel, Hilton HHonors, Hilton Worldwide, hotel promotion

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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

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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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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