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Slovenia and Croatia See Tourist Overnights Boost

2018-02-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from Eurostat, Slovenia and Croatia are two of three countries which saw the biggest tourist overnights increase in the European Union (EU) in 2017. 

Tags: Croatia tours, Europe tourism, Eurostat, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia tourists, Slovenia travel, Southeast Europe

Slovenia Will Play Host to International Golf Travel Market 2018

2017-12-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Royal Bled Golf Course

The International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the world’s premier global event for the golf tourism industry, has announced that its 2018 event will be hosted in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. The IAGTO Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2015 will welcome IGTM 2018 to The GR Exhibition and Convention Centre, located in the heart of Ljubljana, from October 15-18, 2018.   

Tags: golf, IAGTO, IGTM, Reed Travel Exhibitions, Royal Bled Golf Course, slovenia, Slovenia tourism

Fraport Wins Ljubljana Airport Bid

2014-09-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Fraport AG, along with a consortium led by the Slovenian Sovereign Holding (SDH), have agreed to the acquisition of Ljubljana Airport (Aerodrom Ljubljana) in Slovenia. Winning the award versus international competitors, the consortium closed the bidding process on July 4, seeing Fraport selected to negotiate for the sale of Aerodrom Lubljana d.d.

Tags: Aerodrom Ljubljana, Europe airports, Fraport AG, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel

8th Annual Wild Flower Festival Starts This Month in Bohinj, Slovenia

2014-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

This month, May 24th, the 8th International Wild Flower Festival comes to Bohinj, Slovenia. This alpine flower festival shows off one of the country’s most treasured nature attractions, some of the most beautiful wild flowers in all Europe, AND one of Slovenia’s most fascinating towns.

Tags: Bohinj, Europe fests, Julian Alps, Slovenia festivals, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel

Litija Launches Heart of Slovenia Initiatives for Tourists

2013-04-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Dogodki Srca Slovenije

The city of Litija in the literal heart of Slovenia has opened their own touristic destintion online and on the ground there, the so called Heart of Slovenia is designed to offer the best the city and Slovenia has to offer.

Tags: Franci Rokavec, Litija, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel, Slovenian towns

A Slovenian Winter Is Coming

2012-10-19 by Phil Butler

Lake Bled in Winter

News today from Slovenia’s Tourism Board reflects on initiatives there to broaden the alpine country’s tourism horizons, and a bit of the stress deep recession can cause. We received a press release telling of the so called 2nd Days of Slovenian Tourism that took place this week at the fabulous Radenci Spa (image below). A sort of gathering of travel experts, the meetings hint at the country’s staggering economic woes reflected not only in the news, but the effectiveness and methods to attract tourists.

Tags: Lake Bled, Sava Hotels, ski destinations, ski marketing, slovenia, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel, social marketing

Maribor 2012 Presents Homage to Stravinsky

2012-04-10 by Phil Butler

Edward Clug

Coming this Friday to Maribor, Art Director of SNG Maribor Ballet, Edward Clug, will stage Hommage a’ Stravinsky, a modern ballet creation. To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the great composer’s birthday, the Maribor Slovenian National Theater will host this synthesis of the Stravinsky ballets Petrushka and The Rite of Spring.

Tags: ballet, Edward Clug, European ballet, Igor Stravinsky, Maribor 2012, Maribor Slovenian National Theater, Petrushka, Russian ballet, Slovenia events, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel, The Rite of Spring

Maribor 2012: A Pictorial I

2011-12-14 by Phil Butler

Slovene National Theater Maribor - courtesy Maribor 2012

A few days ago we covered the upcoming Maribor 2012 and its place as one of the towns chosen to be the European Capital of Culture next year. In keeping with Argo Travel’s image and media focused core value, we contacted the Slovenia Tourism Board about more images. Their PR exec Jasmina Godec graciously responded with the FTP for their best images.

Tags: EU, European Capital of Culture, Maribor, Maribor 2012, Slovenia festival, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia Tourism Board, Slovenia travel, travel schedule 2012

Hotel Terme Tuhelj Begins 12 Million Euro 4 Star Hotel

2011-08-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Spa e Vita at Terme Tuhelj

In hotel investment news from Croatia, Hotel Terme Tuhelj is building a new 4 star accommodation at Tuheljske Toplice, outside the village of Tuhelj. The new hotel will boast a convention center and very high 4 star amenities, according to hotel spokespersons. At an estimated outlay of €12 million euro, it will also be one of the city’s biggest construction projects in some time.

Tags: Croatia development, Croatia hotels, Croatia investments, Croatia spas, Croatia vacations, hotel news, Hotel Terme Tuhelj, investments, Petra Kovac, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel, spa hotels, spa vacations, Tuheljske Toplice

Slovenia Hosts World Rowing Championships 2011

2011-07-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Getting ready on Lake Bled

In Summer festival news from Slovenia, coming up in August, the World Rowing Championships will be hosted at Lake Bled this year.  This will be the third time Slovenia’s most famous lake has hosted the prestigious event, but the first in some 22 years. The world’s greatest rowers will compete between August 28 and September 4th.

Tags: 2012 London Summer Olympics, Lake Bled events, Lake Bled Slovenia, Olympic rowing, Pošta Slovenije, Rowing Championships, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel, World Championships

iPass Teams to Cover Wi-Fi Slovenia

2011-06-02 by Phil Butler

iPass coverage in Europe

In travel news from Slovenia, iPass announced their partnership with Connection Services Ltd, owners of Quiconnect, a wireless interconnectivity service, to provide Wi-Fi across the country via Mobitel.

Tags: Connection Services Ltd, Eastern Europe mobile, iPass, iPass Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, mobile net, mobile travel, Mobitel, Open Mobile platform, Quiconnect, Simon Amos, Slovenia Internet, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel, Wi-Fi

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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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Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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