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On the Coveted Loyal Guest: Hospitality’s Holy Grail

2017-01-29 by Phil Butler

Guest satisfaction

For some hoteliers loyalty programs have been a secondary consideration in the trend toward mobile tech, but in reality, the game is the same as always. The loyalty program is in a metamorphosis.

Tags: AccorHotels, AirBnb, Eleonora Francioni, GuestDriven, Hilton HHonors, hotel, hotel rewards, IHG Club Rewards, loyalty rewards, M Beta at Charlotte, Porter & Sail, SnapShot GmbH, Sojern, Tomasz Janczak, VOILÀ Hotel Rewards

World´s Most Spacious Accommodations: Volume Two

2013-12-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

December is here and Christmas is around the corner. Some of you may already have booked rooms for the winter holidays, some are still looking for the right one. Last week you discovered with Argophilia two of the most spacious hotels in Europe.

Tags: Abidos Hotel Apartment, Al Barsha, Dubai, hotel, mexico, Rancho Las Cascadas

Europe´s most spacious accommodations

2013-12-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Accommodations when travelling, whether for business or pleasure, can often a big headache. From the room that is smaller than what we expected (after extensively reading about it on the Internet), to the restaurant that thinks a vegetarian menu is a novelty, being disappointed just seems to be part of travel. What if you could avoid some of these “misunderstandings” though?

Tags: accommodation, Belgium, Berlin, big rooms, germany, hotel, Hotel rooms, Hotel Spa-Balmoral, roomy hotels, spa, spacious, The Mandala Hotel, World hotels

Leading Hotels of the World Official Partner of Conde Nast Traveller Luxury Travel Fair

2013-11-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Condé Nast Traveller Luxury Travel Fair – the world’s first luxury travel-trade event organized by Condé Nast, chose the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) as Official Partner.

Tags: Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveller Luxury Travel Fair, Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, hotel, luxury tourism, The Leading Hotels of the World, travelling

Penang, Malaysia: Armenian Street Heritage Hotel Opens its Doors

2013-11-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Georgetown, the capital of the Island and state of Penang (west coast of peninsular Malaysia), listed by UNESCO in 2008 as a World Heritage Site, together with Melaka, adds as of today a new jewel to its crown: the Armenian Street Heritage Hotel.

Tags: Armenian Street Heritage Hotel, Ernest Zacharevic, Georgetown, hotel, Malaysia, opening, Visit Malaysia Year 2014

Marriott International to Open First Hotel in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2013-11-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Expected to open in late 2014, the 75-suite Residence Inn Sarajevo will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by SEIC Hospitality and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.

Tags: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eastern Europe, Europe hotels, hotel, Marriott, Residence Inn Sarajevo

Coast Hotels Rebrands in Purple

2013-05-18 by Phil Butler

Coast Hotel

Marking their 40th year in business, Coast Hotels has launched a re-branding campaign entitled “Coast Hotels Paints the Town Purple.” The international hotel chain offers accommodations ranging from classic bygone era stays to cutting edge 21st Century business digs. Not only has the hotel brand renovated their brand, but their hotels and their website as well.

Tags: Canada hotels, Coast Hotels, hotel, hotel website, hotels online

Orient-Express Launches Association by Excellence Program

2013-01-10 by Phil Butler

In hospitality news from leading luxury player Orient-Express Hotels, a new associate hotels programme by them promises independently owned and managed hotels new momentum.

Tags: booking affiliates, hotel, hotel ads, hotel affiliates, hotelier affiliations, hotels marketing, Mr & Mrs Smith, O'Rourke, partnerships, WIHP Hotels

Who’s the Big Bad Wolf of Hotel Marketing?

2012-01-26 by Phil Butler

The big bad wolf of online travel

Just out, the Distribution Channel Analysis study via the American Hotel Lodging Association (AH&LA) and STR, has been released. The detailed study, supposedly aimed at helping “all” hoteliers better understand hotel room distribution, discusses distribution channel mix, among other salient hotel profitability instances. But, is the study really meant for all hoteliers, or just the fat cats?

Tags: advertising, American Hotel Lodging Association, Expedia commissions, franchise fees, Google, Google ads, Google evil, Google hotel finder, Google market, Google Travel, Hilton, hotel, hotel brands, hotel distribution, hotel franchises, Hyatt, IHG, Larry Page, Madigan Pratt & Associates, marketing, marketing channels, Marriott, Mr & Mrs Smith, online travel, OTA's, pay per click, ppc, propoganda, Roomkey, search marketing pay per click, Sergey Brin, STR, Tamara Heber-Percy, TripAdvisor, update, Wyndam

Best Western Recognized As Web-Mobile Leader

2011-05-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Best Western landing page

Best Western International has just been named a 2010 web performance Silver Award winner by Compuware Corporation. Compuware’s Best of the Web Awards revealed Best Western and several other leading companies as leading edge Internet players.

Tags: Best Western, Bruce Reading, Compuware, Gomez, Gomez benchmark, hotel, hotel bookings, hotel sites, hotels, hotels online, online booking, online hotels, Scott Gibson, website testing, websites, World hotels

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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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Platanias Celebrates Cretan Wine and Heritage at the 16th Land – Culture – Tourism Festival

2026-09-25 By Argophilia Travel News

Platanias hosts its 16th Land, Culture, Tourism Festival on September 27, celebrating Cretan wine, tsikoudia, local food, music and traditional culture.

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New US Military Infrastructure Is Expanding at Souda Bay, Procurement Records Show

2026-09-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Pan-Cretan Committee slams new multi-million dollar US military construction projects and submarine facilities at Souda Bay and Marathi.

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Cretan KTEL Alliances Face International Competition in High-Stakes Bus Tender Deadline

2026-09-25 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s KTEL bus operators unite as the October 19 deadline approaches for a high-stakes public transport tender featuring international bidders.

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Council of State Rejects Appeal, Clearing the Way for Papoura Hill Radar at Kasteli Airport

2026-09-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Council of State dismisses a municipal appeal against installing airport radar on Papoura Hill, clearing a major hurdle for the Kasteli Airport project.

Rain Causes Samaria Gorge Closure on September 23

Agia Roumeli Residents Defy Official Closures and Reopen Samaria Gorge in Protest

2026-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Residents of Agia Roumeli unlock the Samaria Gorge in protest against OFYPECA weather closures, vowing to keep the trail open until October 31.

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