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ETC Athens Event Casts Spotlight on Greece and Attica

Athens and Attica came into the spotlight during the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) annual meeting held in the Greek capital.

Forbes Travel Guide: 12 Greek Hotels Receive ‘Star Awards’ for 2024

Twelve Greek hotels in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini are on the 2024 Star Awards' list of honorees announced by Forbes Travel Guide.

Greece Recoups pre-Covid Tourism Numbers in 2023 But Lags Behind Competitors

Greece fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism arrivals and revenues but still failed to outperform main rival countries.

Radisson RED Mitropoleos Square Athens Moves to Next Phase

A 30-million-euro Radisson Group hotel investment in the center of Athens moves to next phase of development.

More Flights to Meet Irish Tourist Demand for Greece in 2024

To meet the growing demand for Greece by Irish travelers, airlines such as Aer Lingus and Ryanair are adding more flights to Greek destinations this year.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.

Greece’s Tourism Campaigns Scoop Six Leading Ermis Awards

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s campaigns for the promotion of Greece abroad in 2022 and 2023 won six major distinctions at the annual Ermis Awards.

Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023

Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019.

Greek Opposition Meets With Tourism Bodies to Discuss National Strategy

Greek opposition party leader Stefanos Kasselakis met with tourism stakeholders to discuss the priorities for sector development.

Air Serbia and Etihad Launch New Codeshare to Expand Connectivity in Europe

The partnership between Air Serbia and Etihad Airways aims to enhance connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations, including Athens and Thessaloniki.

Jet2 Announces More Services to Santorini from Manchester Airport

Jet2 has announced more services to the Greek island of Santorini from Manchester Airport in summer 2024.

Greece and US Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cultural Relations

Greece and the US discussed actions to further strengthen their cooperation in culture and heritage.

Eurostat: AIA Among Top 10 EU Airports with Most Flights in 2023

Athens International Airport (AIA) was the EU’s 10th largest airport in terms of commercial flights in 2023.

Jet2: Greece 2024 Program Biggest Ever with 1.5m Seats on Sale

Jet2 will be launching its biggest ever flying program to Greece, offering more than 1.52 million seats to dozens of destinations.

New Attica Governor Aims to Establish the Region as Key Tourism Destination

The promotion of Attica Region’s tourism offerings to the world will be a priority of Governor Nikos Hardalias.

Athens in Top Ten European Cities for Perfect Valentine’s Date  

The Greek city of Athens is among Europe’s capitals that has the highest number of romantic things to do.

Athens’ Hotel Grande Bretagne Takes Visitors on a Journey Through Time

Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens kicks off the “Always Grand” celebrations for its 150th anniversary with a unique audiovisual experience.

New Cultural Experiences at Athens Airport – Next Destination: Korea

Athens International Airport (AIA) is once again inviting its passengers and visitors to discover a new destination.

Greece Welcomes Three Ancient Artefacts from Atlanta’s Michael C. Carlos Museum

Greece is welcoming the return of three ancient Greek artefacts from Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum collection.

Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium to Welcome Paris 2024 Olympic Flame on April 26

The Paris 2024 Olympic flame will arrive at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, on April 26, after beginning its journey from Olympia.