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Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa Tops €1M in Online Revenue via RevitUp

2023-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

RevitUp Case Study

A case study from RevitUp and Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa proves data monitoring melded to a competitive online presence leads to bookings

Tags: Bookings, Crete hotels, Crete Island, Crete vacations, direct bookings, hotel bookings, hotel revenue, hotel revenue tools, OTAs, Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa, revenue tools, RevitUP, Themis Karnis, tour operators, travel tech

Tourism Minister Tells CNN He’s Proud Greece Reopened to Tourists

2020-09-04 by Phil Butler

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says he’s proud of tourism season redux. Citizens not so proud with COVID-19 cases rising.

Tags: CNN, COVID-19 cases, Greece economy, Greece travel, Greek pandemic response, Greek Vacation 2020, Harry Theocharis, Harry Theoharis, Kethimerini, Politico, Richard Quest, tour operators, tourism industry, tourism minister, TUI, Visit Greece

Titan Travel U.K. Has Published the 2020 Travel Trends Guide

2019-12-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Travel Trends 2020

Late last month Titan Travel published its new 2020 Travel Trends guide containing advice about cruising and popular destinations.

Tags: 2020 Travel Trends, Over the Garden Wall, Titan Travel, Titan Travel UK Tour Operator, tour operators, travel guides, travel UK, UK tours, UK travelers

Turkey Will Host 38 Million Tourists in 2017

2017-04-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Istanbul, Turkey

According to news from the Association of Travel Agencies (TURSAB), Turkey expects to greet more than 38 million tourists this year. The Chairman of the association, Basaran Ulusoy, also assured reporters of Turkey’s readiness for the summer season to begin.

Tags: Basaran Ulusoy, directions, events, flights, forecasts, hotels, market, projects, routes, services, summer 2016, summer 2017, tour operators, tourist industry, tourists, tours, travel, travel agency, trends

MITT 2017 Hits Expocentre Moscow

2017-03-16 by Argophilia Travel News

MITT 2017

At “Expocentre” this week the 24th International Tourism Exhibition MITT 2017 has been one of the year’s early sensations. Set to be exclusively B2B this time around, the event saw a significant increase in visitors this year.

Tags: events, International Tourism Exhibition MITT 2017, market, MITT, Russia events, Russia tourism, services, technology, tour operators, tourist industry, travel agency, trends

Russia Tour Association wins coveted WTM award

2014-11-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia tour operators

News from WTM London, the Association of Tour Operators Russia (ATOR) has the World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award for its promotion of tourism in Russia.

Tags: Russia tour agents, Russia tourism, Russia travel, tour agents, tour operators, tours, WTM

Expanding Horizons with Touristlink

2012-06-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Touristlink

Ask any frequent globetrotter what their biggest annoyances are whilst they’re out and about gallivanting across the world, and you can be sure that getting ripped off by dodgy tour operators is right up there on their list.

Tags: globetrotter, horror stories, hotels, social marketplace, social profiles, tour companies, tour operators, Touristlink, travel experiences

New Tour and Activity Platform Rezdy to Go

2012-02-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tour and activity operators might be interested in giving this one a try. A new online booking engine start-up is hoping to revolutionize the activities industry and help operators to boost their internet bookings like never before.

Tags: booking information, leisure and tourism, online booking engine, reservation system, Rezdy, rezdy.com, Tour and Activity Booking, Tour and activity operators, tour operators, visual calendar

Natas Fair 2011 Expecting Huge Turnout

2011-08-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

2011 Natas exhibition

This weekend’s Natas Fair 2011 in Singapore is set to be the largest ever event of its kind to take place in the city state, with more than 75,000 visitors expected to turn out, breaking the 70,000 record turnout that was seen in 2010’s event.

Tags: cheap flights, Finn Air, Natas 2011, Natas fair, Natas fair 2011, Natas singapore, NATAS Travel Fair, package deals, Singapore Expo, tour operators, travel organizations

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2026-04-17 By Phil Butler

May 2026 is set to mark a notable shift in the trajectory of Greek hospitality, as Meliá Hotels International introduces its INNSiDE brand to the island of Crete for the very first time. The opening of INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda is more than just another addition to the region’s already established luxury portfolio. It represents […]

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The second phase of the Agios Nikolaos Marina upgrade has begun, with the installation of Italian floating piers, solar panels, and smart LED lighting.

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€1.5 Million Lifeline for Chania Municipal Market Businesses Ahead of 2026 Reopening

2026-04-16 By Iorgos Pappas

After years of scaffolding, dust, and the occasional existential crisis, the Municipal Market of Chania (Δημοτική Αγορά Χανίων) is preparing for a meaningful comeback. Through coordinated institutional efforts, €1.5 million in funding has been secured to provide immediate support to approximately 50 local professionals whose businesses were disrupted by the extensive reconstruction works. The financial intervention aims […]

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