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Northern Greece’s Finest Wines for Tasting at 15th ‘Voroina’ Event in Athens

Wine producers from Northern Greece will gather in Athens on February 3 to participate in the “Voroina” annual wine tasting event, which will be held at the Grande Bretagne Hotel.

Athens Receives Nomination for Best European Destination 2019

Athens has been nominated for the title of the “Best European Destination 2019" by the Brussels-based European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

Aqua Vista Hotels Participates in ‘Women Talk About Tourism’ Event

Aqua Vista Hotels recently participated in a panel discussion titled, “Women Talk about Tourism”, which was held within the framework of the "Money Show Athens 2019".

Athens’ Central Omonia Square to Undergo Restoration

Athens' central Omonia Square is set to undergo restoration work, as part of the municipality’s efforts to improve living conditions in the Greek capital.

Forbes: Four Seasons Astir Palace Among Most Anticipated 2019 Hotel Openings

Forbes Travel Guide has included the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens among the 17 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2019.

SWOT Takes Over Management of Nikki Beach Resort in Porto Heli

SWOT|Hospitality Management Company will take over the management of the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, located in the coastal town of Porto Heli, in the Peloponnese.

NJV Athens Plaza First Hotel in Greece to Achieve ‘EarthCheck’ Certification

NJV Athens Plaza is the first Greek hotel to receive a sustainability certification by EarthCheck, a leading benchmarking and advisory group.

‘Tool’ Revamps Website of Greece’s National Archaeological Museum

The website of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a new fresh look, following its revamp by "Tool", a Greek digital marketing services company.

Athina Street Apartments Ready for 2019 Tourism Season

Following a successful tourism season in 2018, Athina Street Apartments is ready to welcome its guests for 2019 with prime hospitality services.

Mideast Travel Named ‘World Business Leader’ at The Bizz Awards

Mideast Travel Worldwide has been named “World Business Leader 2018” at The Bizz Awards, an international event which honors leading enterprises from all over the world.

Athens Half Marathon 2019 to Welcome Over 25,000 Runners in March

More than 25,000 professional and amateur athletes are expected to participate in the Athens Half Marathon 2019, scheduled to be held on March 17 in the Greek capital.

Traffic Through Greek Airports Hits Historic High in 2018

A total of 63.7 million travelers went through Greek airports on 532,631 flights in 2018, marking a historic high, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Athens Forum to Explore Gastronomy Tourism Opportunities for Hoteliers

Greek travel and food experts will attend a forum in Athens on January 18 and discuss the potential of gastronomy tourism for hotels in Greece.

AccorHotels to Open First Ibis Styles Hotel in Athens

AccorHotels has signed a franchising agreement with Greek company G. Lymperakis Invest OE for the launch of the first ibis Styles hotel in central Athens.

Ryanair to Suspend Athens – Thessaloniki Services

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced that it will suspend services between Greek capital Athens and Thessaloniki in northern Greece, as of April 1, 2019.

Athens Among Europe’s 20 Most Amazing Cities for Eating Out in 2019

Greek capital Athens has been included on The Telegraph's list of “Europe's 20 Most Amazing Cities for Eating Out in 2019”.

Athens, Crete, Santorini, Rhodes Hotel Investments Get Green Light

Major tourism projects in Athens and on the islands of Crete, Santorini and Rhodes have received the go-ahead by Greek authorities.

Suburban Railway to Amend Itineraries on January 10-11

The suburban railway will amend its itineraries on Thursday, January 10, and Friday, January 11, due to the visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Athens.

Ryanair: New Athens – Tel Aviv Route for Summer 2019

Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route connecting Greek capital Athens to Tel Aviv in Israel, as part of its 2019 summer schedule.

Thessaloniki Travel Guide Published in Hebrew

A new Thessaloniki pocket-sized travel guide, featuring the tourism offerings of the city and the greater region, was recently published in Hebrew.