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Campspot Publishes the Top Outdoor Travel Trends for 2023

2022-11-09 by Argophilia Travel News

RV

Nature is in high demand as Campspot’s second Outdoor Almanac reveals travelers finding ways to hit the road more often in 2023.

Tags: camping, camping trends, RV, RV camping, RV camping Crete, travel 2022, travel 2023, Travel Trends, trends

TripAdvisor Releases Experiences, Tours, and Activities Trends 2018

2018-02-16 by Argophilia Travel News

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TripAdvisor shares its top travel trend report for the experiences segment. TripAdvisor bookings data revealed that iconic sites remain wildly popular, while travelers are expanding their horizons and bringing growth to new, non-traditional and experiential categories.

Tags: reports, tour, tour trends, tourism reports, travel experiences, Travel Trends, traveler reports, trend report, trends, TripAdvisor

2018: From Russia With Valentine’s

2018-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Information from Biletix this week reveals the two most popular and romantic destinations for Russian lovers this year are Sochi and Barcelona.

Tags: Biletix, demand, directions, market, outbound tourism, researches, routes, Skyscanner, Tourbusiness, trends, Valentine's Day

NAFI Polls Russians on 2018 Travel

2018-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

St. Petersburg

According to research conducted by the analytical center NAFI, every third Russian will travel abroad, and half of Russians will travel in-country in 2018

Tags: demand, directions, domestic tourism, Finance, market, NAFI, outbound tourism, routes, Russia domestic, Russia outbound, Russia tourists, Russia travelers, studies, travel, travel business, trends

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

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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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Stories of Interest

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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