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Accor: Greece in Top 5 Southern Europe Holiday Spots in 2024

Greece is in the Top 5 destinations for Europeans planning their holidays this year with Athens also among the top shoulder season choices.

Athens-Attica Hoteliers See Positive Signs for Year Ahead  

January occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased by 3.1% over a year ago giving hoteliers reason to be optimistic.

Athens Welcomes Carnival Season with Dozens of Free Events

The municipality of Athens invites residents and guests to experience Greek Carnival with 80 free events at 55 locations across the city.

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.

New Athens Mayor Doukas Announces City Priority Projects

New Athens Mayor Haris Doukas announces priority projects for the Greek capital, including the addition of 1,000 new trees by spring.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.

Klafthmonos Square in Athens Gets 100 New Parking Spaces

The Municipality of Athens has added 100 parking spaces at the Klafthmonos Square car park, aiming to ease traffic and parking problems in the city center.

Athens Bans Tables and Chairs on Panepistimiou St

The Athens City Council agreed on Monday to ban businesses from placing tables and chairs along central Panepistimiou St.

Athens a City Break ‘Bargain’ in Europe for UK Travelers

Athens is among the 10 best value cities for travel this year, found the UK’s annual Post Office City Costs Barometer.

February Tourist Flows in Athens Best Ever, Says Greek Minister

Tourist flows in Athens surpassed pre-pandemic levels in February, showing a 5% increase compared to the same month in 2019.

Athens to Turn Central Avenue into Pedestrian Walkway

Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway.

Athens Carnival Celebrations to Peak Over the Weekend

Everyone is invited to celebrate the end of Carnival and Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) on Filopappou Hill in Athens.

Three New Destinations Join ‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiative

Three new Greek island destinations have joined the “Greek Breakfast” program aimed at showcasing local products.

Athens Carnival Kicks Off on February 16 with Free Events

Starting on February 16 and for twelve days, Athens will be holding its carnival celebrations with dozens of free events.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry Honors Key Figures for Contribution to Industry

The Greek Tourism Ministry honored key figures of the industry for their efforts and contribution to tourism over the past years.

Ten Subsidized Greek Air Routes to Remote Destinations Assigned to SKY express, Olympic Air

Greek carriers SKY express and Olympic Air will service 10 state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece for the next four years.

Athens Increases Budget for Building Restoration Scheme

The Municipality of Athens is increasing its ‘Prosopsi’ building restoration subsidy scheme by 1 million euros.

Athens Moves Ahead with Panathinaikos Stadium, Eleonas Upgrade Works

Athens Municipality is moving ahead with tenders for the planned 40,000-seat football stadium for the historic Panathinaikos sports club.

Athens’ Historic Thission Square Gets Facelift

Popular Thission Square, located between the historic districts of Plaka and Monastiraki, has undergone restoration works as part of an ongoing overhaul of the Greek capital.