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Athens’ Iconic Lykavittos Theater to Reopen in Fall

The iconic Lykavittos open-air theater atop Lycabettus Hill in central Athens will be re-opening this fall, according to Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis.

The Prince’s Foundation to Advise Greece on Revamp of Tatoi Estate

The Prince's Foundation in the UK will provide expertise to the Greek Culture Ministry on issues involving the restoration and development of the former royal estate of Tatoi in Athens. 

Tourism Ministry Aiming to Promote Shopping in Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has proposed the launch of a campaign that will encourage travelers to shop in Greece.

Greece’s Yachting Awards 2023 to Take Place in April

The Yachting Awards 2023 event will take place on April 27 in Athens to recognize the contribution of Greek yachting professionals to the development of maritime tourism.

Greece’s Hospitality Sector Starting Point for Partnerships in Tourism

Greece’s hospitality sector could become the ideal starting point for partnerships in tourism, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

GDPA Promotes Greece as Luxury Destination for Weddings at ITB Berlin

The Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA) found this year's ITB Berlin expo to be the perfect platform to promote Greece as top luxury destination for weddings.

Athens: Brand New Playground Opens in Metaxourgeio Neighborhood

The Municipality of Athens has opened a new state-of-the-art playground where kids can play, run and explore, in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood.

Patra Closer to Operating Seaplane Flights to Nearby Greek Islands

The Patra Waterway, to connect mainland Greece with the Ionian and Saronic islands via seaplane flights, enters next stage.

Aria Hotels Announces Growth with Addition of 20 Properties to Portfolio in Greece

Aria Hotels announced growth with the addition of 20 properties to its portfolio of destinations in Greece.

Glyfada Golf Course to Host 1st Pro-Am Tournament for Maritime Industry

Maritime industry professionals on April 1 will gather at the historic golf course of Athens to take part in the Glyfada Maritime Pro-Am tournament.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

Greek authorities have unveiled plans for the new Athens Archaeological Museum at Plato’s Academy.

Metropolitan Park at Faliro Delta to Be Europe’s Largest NEB Project

A new metropolitan park at Faliro Delta is expected to be one of Europe’s largest and a major project towards Attica’s green transition.

Redevelopment of Faliro Seaside Zone Outside Athens Gets Green Light

The redevelopment of the Faliro seaside zone, the coastal zone mainly in the Athens suburb of Faliro, has been approved.

Survey: Tourists Consider Athens a ‘Must-see’ Destination

Tourist satisfaction towards Athens’ tourism product increased in 2022 with visitors labeling the city as a “must-see destination”.

ACI World: Athens and Thessaloniki Airports Among Best Worldwide for Customer Experience

The airports of Athens and Thessaloniki have been recognized among the best worldwide for offering excellent customer experience.

Greek ‘Athens Flying Week’ Event Honored by European Airshow Council

Athens Flying Week, an event that attracts over 500,000 fans worldwide and strengthens Greek tourism, was honored with the Marketing Award at the European Airshow Council 2023 conference in Brussels.

Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery to Unite Greek and French Cuisine for Special ‘Four Hands Dinner’

Chefs Dimitris Boutsalis and Clément Convard will combine their skills and inspiration to put together a unique Four Hands Dinner at the Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection.

TEMES and Lamda Finalize Plan for Two Luxury Hotels on Athenian Riviera

Two luxury hotel projects and dozens of branded villas are to be constructed along the Athenian Riviera as part of the multi-million-euro Ellinikon Project.

Vatican Returns 3 Parthenon Fragments to Greece Setting an Example

The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece.

Zeus International Wins Big at Greek Hotel of the Year Awards 2023

Zeus International Hotels and Resorts won six awards at the Greek Hotel of the Year Awards 2023 event for exceptional services and experiences on offer.