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Airbnb Reports On the New Travelers Post-Pandemic

2020-08-28 by Argophilia Travel News

Airbnb Graffiti

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

Heraklion shopping

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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The Water Stops Flowing at Aposelemis Dam

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

The Aposelemis Dam water crisis has disrupted the water supply to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos.

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Cockroaches Cause Chaos at Heraklion Airport

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis airport sees cockroaches crawling out during peak tourist season, causing upset among travelers and raising questions about hygiene and health standards.

Kastelli International Airport

Kastelli International Airport: The Concrete Monster Set to Change Crete

2025-06-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Kastelli International Airport, opening in February 2027 near Heraklion, Crete, is set to replace the outdated Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

underground garbage bins

Heraklion Installs 40 Underground Garbage Bins Across 24 Sites

2025-06-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion, led by Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, deployed over 40 underground garbage bins.

Arctic Adventures

Arctic Adventures Iceland South Coast Tour Wins 2025 Viator Experience Award

2025-06-06 By Manuel Santos

Arctic Adventures’ Iceland, South Coast Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik, operated by Your Day Tours, wins top honors in the 2025 Viator Experience Awards.

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