Travel Technology Update

Hopper Secures $175 Million Growth Investment Led By GPI Capital

2021-08-23 by Phil Butler

Canada travel technology business Hopper has just finalized a $175 million Series G funding round led by New York-based GPI Capital.

Travelport Chief Envisions Better Cooperation With Airlines

2011-12-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Amidst all the kerfuffle regarding the failed attempt by American Airlines to change the way that global distribution systems operate, one of the key players in the squabble, Travelport CEO Gordon Wilson, has predicted a much more harmonious relationship between airlines and GDS companies in the future.

Cretan Cockroaches Outpacing Tourists

2025-07-12 By Iorgos Pappas

Cretan cockroaches are driving tourists to distraction, especially during Crete’s neglected summer months.

Tourists Alarmed as Crete’s Tourism Faces Threat from Illegal Migration Crisis

2025-07-12 By Manuel Santos

Major tourism groups on Crete strongly oppose plans for migrant reception facilities, warning government officials about the risks to the island’s image and economy.

Minos Palace Resort Is Crete’s Newest Longevity Hideout

2025-07-12 By Victoria Udrea

Bluegr Hotels & Resorts opened Nao at Minos Palace Resort in Crete—Greece’s boldest longevity hub, blending ancient wisdom with new science under expert medical guidance.