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Vacation 2020

A Return to Travel As It Once Was Is An Unattainable Fantasy

2020-08-02 by Phil Butler

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The world wants tourism to be what it was before the pandemic, but there’s no indication thins will ever return to what the world thought was “normal”.

Tags: airlines, Covid-19 pandemic, GDP, IATA, tourism, tourism industry, UNWTO, Vacation 2020, vacations, WTTC

Few Still Hold Out Home for Rescuing Greece Tourism in 2020

2020-07-30 by Phil Butler

25th August Street

The Greeks had high hopes that somehow officials and good luck would help rescue the 2020 tourism season. But, it isn’t happening so far.

Tags: GBR, GBR hospitality consulting, Greece 2020, Greece economy, Greece hotels, Greece resorts, Greece visits, Greek vacations, STR, Vacation 2020

Greece and Israel Aim for Tourism Reboot by August 1st

2020-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made his first trip abroad since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tags: Benjamin Netanyahu, Greece flights, Greece tourism, Greece tours, Greek Vacation 2020, Israel, Israel tourism, Israel tourists, Israel travel, Mitsotakis, Vacation 2020, Visit Greece

SETE Chief Says the Time is Ripe for Greek Tourism Product Upgrade

2020-06-12 by Argophilia Travel News

Delphi Economic Forum

(SETE) President Yiannis Retsos told onlookers at the online Delphi Economic Forum this week, “the time is ripe for Greece to upgrade its tourism product.”

Tags: banks, Delphi Economic Forum, Eurobank, Greece hotels, Greece recovery, Greece tourism, Greece tourism product, Greece tours, Konstantinos Vassiliou, pandemic, pandemic response, rebooting tourism, Vacation 2020, Yiannis Retsos

Skyscanner Names Greece a Top Dream Destination

2020-06-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Unforgettable Greece

Skyscanner has named Greece one of the world’s top dream destinations for the post-coronavirus vacation season 2020.

Tags: bucket list, destinations, Greece tourism, Greek Isles, pandemic, Skyscanner, Tourism 2020, Vacation 2020

Greece’s Monolithi Beach Named Safest Post-COVID Beach in Europe

2020-06-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Monolithi Beach

According to European Best Destinations Organization (EBD) has named Greece’s beautiful Monolithi Beach the safest in Europe.

Tags: best beaches, Corfu, Greece 2020, Greece tourism, Greek beaches, Halikounas Beach, holidays in 2020, Monolith Beach, safest beaches, Vacation 2020

The WTTC Launches “Safe Travel” Global Initiative

2020-05-29 by Argophilia Travel News

British tourists

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp.

Tags: 2020 Economic Impact Report, Carlos Joaquín, Coronavirus, COVID-19, safe travel, social distancing, tourism, Tourism 2020, travel, travel 2020, travel industry, Vacation 2020

Ryanair Will Resume Flights to Cyprus Starting July 1st

2020-05-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Ryanair Europe's biggest budget airline

Ryanair announced this week the resumption of flights to and from Cyprus and other destinations beginning on July 1st.

Tags: airlines, COVID-19 advisory, Cyprus, Cyprus flights, Cyprus holiday, Cyprus travel, Cyprus vacation, Ryainair press, Ryanair, Ryanair flights, Vacation 2020

Tunisia’s Tourism Ministry Ready to Reboot 2020 Season

2020-05-26 by Phil Butler

Mohamed Ali Toumi

One of the world’s most underrated touristic destinations, Tunisia’s travel industry has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tags: Algeria flights, Algeria travel, Algiers, Bulla Regia, Carthage, COVID-19, Hammamet, Houmt Souk, Mohamed Ali Toumi, reboot tourism, Sidi Bou Said, Tunis, Tunisia, Vacation 2020

Greece Authorities Set Tourism “Risk Zones” for Vacation 2020 Reboot

2020-05-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Crete's Balos Lagoon

Greece’s moves to rescue the 2020 holiday season will be to begin implementing broad-reaching measures including three “risk zones”.

Tags: COVID-19, Greece holiday, Greece vacation, Greece visit, Harry Theoharis, hotels, pandemic, risk zones, Theoharis, Tourism 2020, Vacation 2020

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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.

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Stories of Interest

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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