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A Rise in Coronavirus Cases in Greece May Lead to UK Travel Ban

2020-08-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Beach

The recent rise in coronavirus cases in Greece has United Kingdom officials considering a travel ban to the country.

Tags: Greece, Greece 2020, Greece COVID-19, Greece pandemic, Greek vacation, travel advisory, travel ban, UK, UK travelers

Brits Allowed to Travel to Greece from July 15th

2020-07-07 by Argophilia Travel News

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Greece will begin taking direct flights from the UK starting July 15th according to news from the tourism ministry.

Tags: coronavirus pandemic, Crete travel, Greece flights, Greece tourism, Greece vacations, travel ban, UK, UK travel ban, UK travelers

Coronavirus Update: The Pandemic is Accelerating

2020-03-24 by Phil Butler

Covid-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating as cases worldwide approach 400,000.

Tags: Coronavirus 2019, coronavirus response, COVID-19, COVID-19 Italy, Italy, President Trump, UK, UK virus, WHO

Travel Technology Europe 2015 coming to London

2014-11-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel Technology Europe

Travel Technology Europe (TTE) will host its 12th annual event coming February 25th and 26th to the Olympia Exhibition Center in London.

Tags: London conferences, technology, travel tech, TTE, UK

Quick Find Those UK Festivals and Events (Infographic)

2013-06-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

T in the Park

Headed to the UK? Wondering what’s on during your stay there? Hunting festivals via Google, or even through tourism portals can be time consuming and a pain. The infographic below solves for the pain of hunting what festivals are scheduled year round in the United Kingdom.

Tags: UK, UK events, UK festivals, UK tourism, UK travel

The number of Britons Choosing a Staycation to Rise 65% this Year

2013-05-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cornwall

The tourism industry in the UK will see a boost to £12billion this year especially since two in three families plan to have a staycation this summer, a 65% rise this year, according to a recent research commissioned by Travelodge and presented by DailyMail. The study consisted of an online poll of 3,000 people and […]

Tags: Travelodge survey, UK, UK staycation, UK staycation research

Lithuania’s UK Ambassador Spearheads UK Co-Op Plans

2013-05-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ambassador Asta Skaisgirytė Liauškienė

Earlier this week Lithuanian Ambassodor to the UK Asta Skaisgirytė Liauškienė met with David Curtis-Brignell of the Tourism Society there to discuss joint tourism promotion between the nations. With Lithuania being at the forefront where Presidency of the EU Council is concerned later this year, it’s apparent many European nations will want to re-discover Lithuania.

Tags: Lithuania, Lithuania Ambassador, Lithuania business, UK, Vilnius travel

Euromonitor International Analysis on Income Inequality

2013-03-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A recent analysis by Euromonitor International shows that, generally, the larger the city, the higher the income inequality all over the world. The conclusion is valid in the U.S., but also in Brasil and China.

Tags: Brasil, China, Euromonitor International, income inequality, income inequality Brasil, income inequality China, income inequality US, UK, US

US Travelers Prefer European Countries for 2013

2012-12-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe is a top preference for US travelers making their plans for 2013, according to a recent survey by Fly.com. Italy ranks first in their recently released survey, followed by Australia. Another two European destinations, the United Kingdom and France, also made it into the top 5, following New Zealand on the US travelers’ wishlist […]

Tags: European destinations, Fly.com, france, Ireland, Italy, Spain, travel destinations 2013, UK, US travelers

Discovering Great Britain: Paxton Pits Natural Reserve

2012-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

My good friends in Little Paxton have had a brilliant idea this Sunday. Take a walk starting on the small peninsula they live on (yes, amazing views from their apartment), go across the street and visit the Paxton Pits Natural Reserve. Think of it as a huge parks with several lakes, geese, swans and wild […]

Tags: bird watching, Great Britain, nature reserve, outdoors, Paxton Pits, UK

Euro Crisis Takes Its Toll on Air Travel and Transport

2012-06-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

British airports operator BAA stated fewer people are traveling by air between the UK and other nations when the crisis is more powerful, such as Greece or Spain, while the cargo moved between them is on a downward trend.

Tags: air traffic, air travel, airlines, economic crisis, Euro zone, UK

Ready or Not -Travel Republic Acquired

2012-01-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel Republic

In online travel news, Travel Republic has been bought by a subsidiary of Emirates Airlines. The deal finalized December 29 was first reported on Reuters telling of Dnata World Travel’s acquisition for an undisclosed sum.

Tags: business travel, Dnata World Travel', Expedia UK, LastMinute, online travel, Opodo, OTA's, travel, travel bookings, travel deals, Travelzoo, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor UK, UK, UK travel

EasyJet Looks to EU to Fund Ash Cloud Detector

2011-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Volcanic Ash

EasyJet has asked the European Union to help fund a new volcanic ash detection system for aircraft.  The technology, developed by the Norwegian Institute for Air Research, is designed to do what radars cannot: detect the presence of dangerous dust particles and volcanic ash in the air, giving them time to adjust course. The detection […]

Tags: Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector, AVOID, EasyJet, European Union, Iceland, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, UK, volcanic ash

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The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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