Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Italy tourism

Italia Trasporto Aereo Takes Off in October

2021-09-02 by Argophilia Travel News

ITA

A new Italian state airline has emerged from the bankrupt Alitalia. Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) take off in October.

Tags: airlines, Alfredo Altavilla, Alitalia, European airlines, Italia Trasporto Aere, Italian airlines, Italian travelers, Italy tourism, new airlines, State airlines, world airlines

Top Luxury Hotels in Italy’s Sorrento

2012-03-18 by Guest Author

Almati, near Sorrento.

Planning on jetting off to Italy for a break? Lucky you! The country’s renowned for its cuisine, great weather and rich culture – and a great place to soak up all three is Sorrento, which is on the south coast. This is also a particularly good spot if you’re organising a luxury holiday.

Tags: Grand Ambasciatori, Imperial Hotel Tramontano, Italian hotels, Italy hotels, Italy tourism, Italy travel, Luxury Hotels, Sorrento, Sorrento hotels

Travelport Adds NTV Italian High Speed Rail

2012-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Some good news from Travelport, clients will now be able to book rail travel on the much talked about Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV), the first Italian private high-speed railway. The strategic partnership tells of NTV distribution via Galileo-connected travel agencies in Italy and around the world.

Tags: GDS, high speed rail, Italy railroads, Italy tourism, Italy travel, Milan travel, online bookings, online rail, OTA's, Rail, rail bookings, rail travel

Britain’s PM Uses Online Booking: Well Maybe

2011-08-04 by Phil Butler

Breakfast with the Prime Minister

It should come as no real surprise that Britain’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, gets his vacation deals via the Internet too. According to the news from Travelmatch and the Daily Mail, Cameron’s booked a luxurious villa in Italy via the online travel portal. He and his family will be headed out on vacation via budget airline, the whole shebang, just like you or I. Well, almost – read on.

Tags: booking sites, Brent Hoberman, Chianti, David Cameron, deals, Eton College, European travel, Italy tourism, Italy travel, LastMinute, PR, Press, press secretary, Travel booking, travel sites, Tuscany travel, vacation deals

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Heraklion military camps meeting

Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

What Does It Really Cost to Produce Olive Oil in Crete?

Reisereporter top Greece destinations Autumn 2026

German Travelers Put Crete on the Map for Autumn Escapes

OFI Crete

OFI Takes Crete to Europe With Eight-Match Europa League Campaign

Kastelli Airport

€46.8M Electrification Project Begins for New Heraklion Airport

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.

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

flood erosion

Skaleta Coastal Works to Resume in November With €62,886 Safety Upgrade

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Rethymno signs a €62.8K supplementary contract for Skaleta’s coastal front works, with construction set to resume on November 2, 2026.

air passengers rights

Chania Cruise Traffic Remains Strong With 215,000 Passengers So Far in 2026

2026-09-03 By Kostas Raptis

air passengers rights

flood erosion

€200,000 Approved for Flood and Erosion Protection in Fire-Hit Villages of Southern Crete

2026-09-03 By Iorgos Pappas

€200,000 in funding has been approved for flood and erosion protection in fire-hit Saktouria and Gianniou in southern Crete.

air passengers rights

Skaletа Seawall Gets €62,886 Safety Upgrade Before Work Resumes

2026-09-03 By Ion Bogdan V.

A €62,886 supplementary contract will strengthen the Skaleta seawall against wave action and improve beach access safety near Rethymno.

Heraklion Airport passenger records

Heraklion Airport Handles 1.85 Million Passengers in August

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Airport recorded 1.85 million passenger movements in August 2026, with international arrivals up 3.47% and Germany leading foreign markets.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS