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Airbnb Reports On the New Travelers Post-Pandemic

2020-08-28 by Argophilia Travel News

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According to a new report from Airbnb, the longer we are forced by the pandemic to remain at home, the more we want to get out.

Tags: AirBnb, Airbnb rentals, domestic travel, local travel, travel agents, travel experiences, Travel Trends, vacation rentals

Greeks Eager for Summer Breaks When COVID-19 Restrictions Pass

2020-05-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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A survey this week tells of Greeks anxious to take their Summer vacations as soon as the COVID-19 Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Tags: COVID-19 effects, Greek vacations, local tourism, local travel, pandemic, Summer 2020, Tourism in Greece, vacations

Fever Startup Snags Another $35 Million in Funding

2019-08-26 by Phil Butler

Fever App

Fever has raised $35 million in Series D funding led by Rabuten Capital, Accel, Atresmedia, and others. The question is, will it be enough?

Tags: Accel, AI, Atresmedia, European startups, events, Fever App, Fever recommendations, Gravy, local travel, Rabuten Capital, startups, travel apps, Vamos

Localeur – The Latest Shot At Nearby Travel Recommendations

2013-03-11 by Phil Butler

Best places at Localeur

With localized information and services finally coming to the forefront, Austin, Texas gets a brand new travel startup named Localeur that takes aim at Milennial travelers. The local recommendation service is powered by insiders on the ground, according to the news.

Tags: local recommendations, local reviews, local travel, localization, professional reviews, recommendation engines, recommended by locals, reviews

Saveology Hits Boston with Daily Deals

2011-08-04 by Phil Butler

Saveology, the innovative daily deal startup making headlines of late, has now launched their discount deal website for Boston. Saveology users now have access to more than 28 national and local markets. If it’s simple and carefree you want in “opt in” dealing Boston, now you got it.

Tags: Benzion Aboud, Boston tourism, Boston travel, budget coupons, budget offerings, coupons, Daily Deals, deals, local, local merchants, local travel, national deals, Saveology, travel deals, Yahoo! Local

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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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Welcome to Heraklion Airport, Where Your Vacation Ends with a Queue

2026-07-09 By Kostas Raptis

Thousands of tourists are currently enjoying the ‘authentic’ Heraklion airport experience, which includes sweating on the pavement and fighting for elbow room inside the terminal.

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis

Crete Pushes for a Circular Economy to Cut Waste and Boost Recycling

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis presented a comprehensive circular economy strategy at the Pan-Cretan Conference in Heraklion.

Souda Milos Piraeus ferry

Travel Advisory: Souda–Milos–Piraeus Ferry Departs Earlier Until September 6

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Passengers traveling from Souda to Piraeus via Milos should note a temporary schedule change now in effect. From today through September 6, the ferry will depart Souda at 9:30 p.m. (21:30) instead of its usual 10:00 p.m. (22:00) departure. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Piraeus at 6:45 a.m. Passengers are […]

Hotel Manager Arrested

Hotel Manager Arrested After Minor Employee Alleges Assault in Hersonissos

2026-07-09 By Iorgos Pappas

A hotel manager in Hersonissos, Crete, was arrested after a 16-year-old employee reported being physically assaulted, insulted, and threatened at work.

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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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