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Vergoula mansion, Kastoria. Photo Source: ELLET

Greece’s Historic Mansions Open Doors for ‘European Private Heritage Week’

Historic mansions across Greece will open their doors to the public during May 16-19 on the occasion of the “European Private Heritage Week” initiative.

Posted On 16 May 2019

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Photo Source: @Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers-HAPCO

Athens Gains Ground as MICE Destination

Athens is gaining ground as a global MICE destination, according to the ICCA - International Congress and Conference Association 2018 list.

Posted On 14 May 2019

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Posidonia 2019 Forum to Cast Spotlight on Greek Cruise Comeback

Greece’s sea tourism, with particular focus on its cruise travel sector, will come into the spotlight at the 2019 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum during May 28-29 in Athens.

Posted On 14 May 2019

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Giorgos Broulias Steps in as Interim Athens Mayor

The Athens city council has elected Giorgos Broulias to serve as acting mayor of the Greek capital following the resignation of outgoing mayor Giorgos Kaminis.

Posted On 10 May 2019

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Volotea CEO Carlos Muñoz, AIA Communications and Marketing Director Ioanna Papadopoulou, Volotea Commercial Country Manager for Italy & Southeastern Europe Valeria Rebasti and Corporate Development & Communications Director Carlos CerQueiro among their associates during Athens' event.

Volotea CEO: ‘Athens Base Launch Most Successful in Our History’

One year after the opening of Volotea's base in Athens, the carrier's CEO referred to it as "the most successful launch" in the airline's history.

Posted On 10 May 2019

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Greek Archaeological Council Decides to Reconstruct Parthenon Cella

The northern wall of the cella (or chamber) of the Parthenon in Athens, is set to be reconstructed, according to Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS).

Posted On 09 May 2019

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STR: Increased Accommodation Supply Drives Athens Q1 Hotel Occupancy Levels Down

An increased supply of accommodation options appears to have driven hotel demand levels down in Athens, in the first quarter (Q1) of the year.

Posted On 09 May 2019

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Corfu, Old town. Photo Source: Visit Greece / M. Mitzithropoulos

Greece Welcomes Italian Journalists, Bloggers

Italian journalists and bloggers are taking part in a press trip, organized by the GNTO, to explore Greece's tourism offerings.

Posted On 09 May 2019

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Civitel Attik Hotel Unveils New ‘Artemis’ and ‘Aphrodite’ Meeting Halls

Civitel Attik, a member of the Civitel Hotels & Resorts group located in Athens, recently unveiled its brand new "Artemis" and "Aphrodite" meeting halls.

Posted On 09 May 2019

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Marketing Greece’s 2018 Tourism Campaign Grabs Attention of Global Media

Focusing on the multi-dimensional character of Athens and lesser known destinations, Marketing Greece’s 2018 tourism campaign attracted the interest of international media.

Posted On 08 May 2019

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Athens to Host 44th ‘Japan Week’ Event in November

Athens has been selected by the International Friendship Foundation (IFF) as the host destination of the 44th Japan Week 2019 event.

Posted On 08 May 2019

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Athens Moves Ahead with €15m Digital City Makeover by 2020

The Athens Digital Council, responsible for implementing projects in the Greek capital, announced a 15-million-euro digital makeover of Athens.

Posted On 07 May 2019

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Athens Hosts ‘Oedipus Rex’ Ancient Theater Performance

The Fimonoi theater group is offering Athens' visitors and residents the opportunity to enjoy the "Oedipus Rex", one of Sophocles' masterpieces.

Posted On 07 May 2019

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Jeremy Drury, Director Digital & E-Services of Star Alliance receives the award from Henrik Hololei, Director-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission.

Star Alliance Honored for Third Time at Air Transport Awards Event

Star Alliance has been named "Airline Alliance of the Year" for the third time in a row at the Air Transport Awards event.

Posted On 07 May 2019

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OTA Insight to Hold ‘Hotel Revenue Workshop’ in Athens and Thessaloniki

OTA Insight is co-organizing the "Hotel Revenue Workshop" in Greece, which will be held in Thessaloniki on May 15, and in Athens on May 16.

Posted On 06 May 2019

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‘Dinner in the Sky’ Returns to Athens for Fifth Year

“Dinner in the Sky”, the award-winning international gastronomy concept serving dinner at a height of 50 meters, returns to Athens for the fifth consecutive year.

Posted On 06 May 2019

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Attica Region Looks to Reinforce Inbound Tourism from Turkey

Officials from Attica, Greece, held a tourism workshop in Istanbul, aiming to increase the inflow of Turkish travelers to the region's many destinations.

Posted On 03 May 2019

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The Yad Lezikaron Synagogue in Thessaloniki, is dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust victims. It was inaugurated in 1984. Photo Source: Visit Thessaloniki

New App to Offer Israelis Visiting Greece Insight into Jewish Past

Israelis visiting Greece will be able to learn about the history of Greek Jewish communities through a new app being developed by the Bar-Ilan University.

Posted On 03 May 2019

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Cultural Heritage Towards Urban Regeneration Tops ROCK’s Athens Meet

Experts from the EU’s ROCK program were in Athens, last month to discuss ways of re-inventing historic city centers through culture and cultural heritage.

Posted On 02 May 2019

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