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GBTA Poll: Vaccine a Game-Changer for a Return to Travel

2021-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

GBTA poll finds COVID-19 vaccine is a game changer for rebooting travel in 2021 via a poll conducted by the organzation.

Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine, GBTA, global pandemic, pandemic travel, tourism, tourism 2021, travel, travel industry, vaccine schedule

TUI Wishing On April for “Pent Up” Travel Jitters to Take Effect

2021-02-11 by Phil Butler

Mykonos

Tour giant TUI’s net debt has ballooned to 7.2 billion euros during this pandemic, and the company is despate to reboot operations in Spring.

Tags: 2021 Greece, 2021 tourism, 2021 travel, COVID-19 effects, market analysis, pandemic travel, tourism 2021, travel market, TUI

AEGEAN Airlines: A Company Acts “Big” in Hard Times

2021-01-23 by Phil Butler

Aegean Airlines

The continuation of a travel horror story. Part II, the happy ending everyone wants. A happy ending to a customer relations nightmare.

Tags: Aegean, Aegean Airlines, AEGEAN customer service, airlines, Greece flights, Greece travel, Greek airlines, pandemic travel, senior citizens, senior travel, travel stories, United Airlines

BA Holidays Stops Package Deals in COVID-19 Muckup

2021-01-09 by Argophilia Travel News

British Airways

British Airways Holidays has now canceled trips for the coming weeks after an effort to sell package deals despite the national lockdown. Some clients were apparently taking advantage of business flights to take leisure trips. According to the reports, BA Holidays has already removed deals for sale, and the airline is letting booked customers know […]

Tags: BA Holidays, BBC, British Airways, business travel, COVID flights, flight cancellations, package travel, pandemic travel, UK travelers

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A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

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Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

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Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

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Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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