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Travel in 2022 – A Look Ahead: Tripadvisor/Ipsos MORI Research

2022-01-15 by Argophilia Travel News

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Study of Ipsos MORI sentiment analysis and first-party Tripadvisor data shows traveler intent for 2022 demonstrates high demand.

Tags: 2022 research, 2022 travel, 2022 travel outlook, COVID travel, Greece, Greek destinations, Greek Islands, Greek tourism news, Greek tourism statistics, Greek travel market, Hotels in Greece, Ipsos MORI, pandemic effects, Tourism in Greece, travel demand, Travel to Greece, TripAdvisor

Trivago Data Shows Brits Ready to Gtf Outta Britain for Vacations

2021-02-09 by Argophilia Travel News

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A recent survey conducted by leading travel platform Trivago shows that 40% of Britons will do anything for a vacation.

Tags: Britain flights, British tourists, Greece tourists, pandemic effects, target markets, travel market, Travel to Greece, Trivago, vacation woes

2020 in Focus: The Worst Tourism Season in History

2021-02-01 by Argophilia Travel News

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According to the latest Global Barometer of Tourism of the UNWTO the collapse of international travel represents an estimated loss of $1.3 trillion.

Tags: Bookings, COVID tourism, COVID-19 Greece, COVID-19 response, economic catastrophe, international tourism, pandemic effects, tourism decline, tourism economy, tourism slump, UNWTO, world tourism

Officials Considering Re-opening Shops in Greece with Added Precautions

2021-01-12 by Argophilia Travel News

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Greece’s officials are working hard to figure out strategies for reopening shops as of January 18th.

Tags: Greece business, Greece COVID-19, Greece lockdown, Greece sales, Greece SMEs, Greek retail, lockdown measures, pandemic effects, small business, SMEs

Does Greece’s Mitsotakis Have COVID-19 In His Periscope?

2020-10-31 by Phil Butler

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Prime Minister Mitsotakis is to announce today new coronavirus measures. What will those measures be? This is the question for every Greek.

Tags: Alexis Tsipras, COVID lockdowns, COVID projections, Greece lockdown, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, IHME, localized lockdown, lockdowns, Mitsotakis, pandemic effects, Tsipras

Squaremouth Data Reveals Top Destinations Impacted By COVID

2020-09-18 by Argophilia Travel News

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New data from travel insurance experts at Squaremouth now reveals how travel to top tourist destinations has been affected since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

Tags: COVID-19, insurance, pandemic effects, SquareMouth, travel data, Travel Insurance, World Health Organization

Hellenic Statistical Authority Reveals Q2 COVID-19 Hospitality Catastrophe

2020-08-19 by Phil Butler

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Greece’s accommodation services providers will be devastated by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tags: Crete hotels, ELSTAT, Greece economy, Greece GDP, Greece tourism, Greek hotels, pandemic effects

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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.

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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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