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Report: Hotels in Athens Mark Strongest Value Growth in Europe in 2023

Hotels in Athens reported the strongest value growth among 33 cities in Europe in 2023, according to the European Hotel Valuation Index by HVS.

Attica to Rebrand to ‘Greater Athens Region’, Says Governor

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias aims to tap into Athens’ global reputation to reintroduce the wider region as a leading tourism destination.

Zakynthos Hotels, Restaurants Mark Largest Turnover Rise in January

Hospitality and F&B services providers on the island of Zakynthos marked a 66.4% increase in turnover in January.

Greece’s Cycling Tour 2024 to Start in Thessaloniki, Finish in Athens

The "DEI International Cycling Tour of Greece" event for the first time will start from Thessaloniki and end in Athens, "uniting" the two major urban centers of Greece.

MANNA Hotel Wins 5 Gold ‘Greek Hotel of the Year’ Awards

The 5-star retreat MANNA, located in Arcadia, in the heart of the Peloponnese, won five gold distinctions at the Greek Hotel of the Year 2024 awards.

Greece’s Hoteliers to Take Music Quota Decision to Court if Needed  

Hoteliers in Greece are warning that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.

Athens Selected as Host City of IAPCO General Assembly in 2026

Over 150 leading professionals of the international conference market will be in Athens, Greece, in February 2026.

Aldemar’s Olympian Village is Greece’s Leading Family Resort for 2024

The Olympian Village of Aldemar Resorts won the title of Greece's Leading Family Resort 2024 at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) in Berlin.

Athens Ranks 50th Best City in Europe Among 180 Destinations

Athens places 50th best city in Europe and is praised for its ambitious city-building in the 2024 Europe’s Best Cities Report.

Greek Health Tourism Body Proposes Hotel Medical Units  

Greece’s medical tourism body proposed establishing medical units in hotels to accelerate the development of health tourism.

ITB Berlin: Travel and Tourism Can No Longer Ignore AI

ITB Berlin cast the spotlight this year on artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in travel and tourism business.

WTA: Athens is Europe’s Leading City Break Destination for 2024

Greece's capital city Athens won the title of Europe's Leading City Break Destination for 2024 at the 31st World Travel Awards held in Berlin, Germany.

Athenian Riviera: Athens Coastal Area Stars in New Video

Marketing Greece released a new video promoting the beauty of the Athenian Riviera and the experiences it offers visitors to the Greek capital.

Greece Shines as ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’ at the World Travel Awards 2024

Greece was announced as “Europe’s Leading Destination 2024” at the 31st World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony held in Berlin, Germany.

ITB Berlin: Attica Region to Focus on Winning Over More Tourists

Regional authorities will focus on rebranding Attica as part of efforts to establish it as a leading tourism destination.

ITB Berlin: AEGEAN Welcomes Positive Feedback from Germany for 2024

German travelers’ interest and growing demand for Greece this year comes as positive news to executives of AEGEAN.

AEGEAN Adds 4th Daily Flight to London Heathrow

Greek carrier AEGEAN has added a fourth daily flight from Athens to London's Heathrow Airport.

Greece’s Amphitrion Group Celebrates 51 Years of Excellence in Tourism

Amphitrion Group celebrated 51 years of excellence in travel and aims to continue its long history as a leading player in Greek tourism for another 50 years.

Eurowings and AEGEAN Partner to Boost Travel Between Germany and Greece

Eurowings and AEGEAN have partnered to market codeshare flights, aiming to boost leisure and business travel between Greece and Germany by offering enhanced customer options.

Greece Taps into Wine Tourism as New Sustainable Segment

The Greek Tourism Ministry is prioritizing the development of wine tourism as part of its strategy to tap into sustainable options.