Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

travel ads

Social Media 101 for Restaurateurs: Getting and Giving the Business

2013-05-28 by Phil Butler

Facebook 101 for Restaurants

You own a business associated with hospitality, let’s say a restaurant, for instance. The digital craze is, obviously, something you’ve at least heard about. But just how do social media, blogging, search engine marketing (SEM), and other advanced connectivity channels help your business? Is there a real return on investment from this “social” space? There seem to be more questions about the social sphere than answers, no?

Tags: advertising, Brian Solis, Edelman, hospitality ads, hospitality PR, marketing, Pamil Visions, Richard Edelman, ROI, tourism channels, travel ads, travel marketing, travel PR

Best Travel Reflections: March 2013

2013-03-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tui Travel PLC

You, me, our friends and family, all of us are part of the same life drama, that is if you think about it. One thing we all witness, but not simultaneously, is the marketing and commercial display of the people and places that make up our world. Today, Argo Travel presents the best such commercial representation we’ve seen released this month – the latest video via Tui Travel’s YouTube Channel.

Tags: adventure travel, destination travel, leisure travel, travel, travel ads, Travel commercial, travel companies

Has Travelocity’s Gnome Gone Too Far This Time?

2013-03-11 by Phil Butler

Travelocity Gnome

For haters of Travelocity’s Gnome news that the online travel giant wants to get you off your couch and over to Spain, well, it just sits funny is all. Is there bad form in presenting your products during a downturn? Maybe Travelocity knows something we don’t. You be the judge.

Tags: advertising, PR moves, travel ads, travel marketing, travel PR, Travelocity

Scream Out to Celebrate Norway’s Best, “The Scream”

2013-01-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Visit Norway Scream campaign

Visit Norway is creating the longest “scream” on our planet to honor the anniversary of Edvard Munch’s birth, the painter of the famous “Scream” painting.

Tags: ads, Edvard Munch, Norway, PR, Scream, The Scream, travel ads, travel campaign, travel PR, Visit Norway, world engagement

WIHP Hotels Solves Hotel PPC Pain

2012-05-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

WIHP at ITB Berlin

World Independent Hotels Promotion (WIHP), in a deal with TripAdvisor, has enhanced their “Show Price” PPC ad capability there by including budgetary control for hoteliers.

Tags: ad revenue, ads, hotel ads, hotel marketing, hotels, online ads, pay per click, ppc, Show Price, travel ads, TripAdvisor

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias at PASOK-KINAL forum

Hersonissos Warns New Tourism Planning Rules Could Hurt Crete’s Future

Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Await Recovery INZEB study

Five Years On, Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Still Await Recovery

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

Manolis Mylonakis Saves Another Life at Balos

Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old Boy from Drowning at Balos Lagoon

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.

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

Arvi banana festival AI illustration

Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

Heraklion shelter AI illustration.

Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

affordable fitness

Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

Heraklion July rain

Summer Downpour Takes Heraklion by Surprise

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

Unseasonable summer rain surprises Heraklion as EMY issues weather warnings across Greece for lightning, hail, and squalls.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS