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AR Will Change the Hotel Experience Forever

2017-01-17 by Phil Butler

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For those who thought augmented and virtual reality technologies were just for gamers, news from Chinese search giant Baidu tells of the company building an AR lab to research and build experiences for the digital world. Across the spectrum of the mobile-digital realm, companies are in a frenzied uptake mode for developing and launching AR capability. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the travel, booking, and hospitality experience spaces.

Tags: Alex Zheng, AR, augmented reality, DuSee, Hilton, Plateno Group, Robert Scoble, Tango AR, Technavio, virtual previews, virtual reality, VR

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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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Sitia Mayor Promotes Inter-Island Collaboration at the 3rd Smart Islands Conference in Gavdos

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Sitia Mayor Giorgos Zervakis discusses island infrastructure, water management, and inter-municipal cooperation at the Smart Islands conference in Gavdos.

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The Ierapetra Port Authority enacts a temporary parking ban around Kales Fortress and the waterfront for World Tourism Day 2026 events.

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Rethymno promoted autumn, winter and 2027 travel at IFTM Top Resa in Paris, highlighting walking, cycling, gastronomy and authentic Cretan experiences.

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Italian Archaeological School Building in Heraklion Scheduled for Restoration Following Ambassador Meeting

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Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi confirms plans to restore the historic Italian Archaeological School on Albert Street during talks in Heraklion.

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Halkiadakis partners with Aenaos Energy Systems for a 915 kW Virtual Net Billing solar project to power its Cretan supermarket network.

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