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Summer 2024: Etihad Announces Direct Service to Santorini, More Flights to Athens

Etihad Airways’ summer 2024 schedule includes a new direct service to Santorini, more flights to Athens and the relaunch of the Mykonos route.

Athens Landmark ‘Minion’ Lights Up 25 Years Later

Minion, a historic department store in central Athens, got a new lease on life this week after being illuminated as part of redevelopment works.

Athens to Light Christmas Tree on Thursday with Concert

Athens lights its Christmas tree on Syntagma Square this Thursday heralding the festive season.

Record-breaking 40th Athens Marathon Sends Message of Peace

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2023 breaks new record with 17,000 runners reaching the finish line.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

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

Athens in World Limelight for Marathon Weekend

Runners and visitors from across the globe are in Greece for the 40th anniversary of the historic Athens Marathon this weekend.

Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece

All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens.

GBR: Israel-Hamas War May Impact Tourism to Thessaloniki

Analysts expect the Israel-Hamas war to take a toll on Israeli tourist arrivals to Thessaloniki.

Experts See Greece’s High-end and Luxury Tourism Market Growing

Real estate experts are forecasting that Greece’s high-end and luxury tourism market are set to gain ground.

Grand Hyatt Athens Hosts and Dominates World Luxury Awards

The Grand Hyatt Athens recently played host to the 17th edition of the World Luxury Awards, where it also won eight awards.

ForwardKeys: Travel Demand Puts Athens in Highest Pandemic Recovery Rankings in Q4

Athens is among the three top most resilient European cities in terms of inbound flight bookings in Q4.

Athens’ NEW Hotel Announces New Weekend Brunch Menu

NEW Hotel in Athens has debuted its new weekend brunch menu that includes a variety of Greek-inspired dishes.

Radisson Red Mitropoleos Square Athens Gets Green Light

A new Radisson Hotel Group tourism investment in central Athens is scheduled to open next year.

TTO Hosting Europe’s Largest LGBT+ Runners Association at Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization will be hosting the "London Front Runners" for the city’s 2023 Night Half Marathon.

Athens and Santorini Among Europe’s Best for Last-minute Autumn Holidays

Santorini and Athens shine as top European destinations for last-minute autumn getaways.

Greece Bets on Athens Marathon to Promote Sports Tourism

The Tourism Ministry and SEGAS are looking to work together to promote the “Athens Marathon The Authentic” event and sports tourism in Greece.

Athens Among World’s Top Destinations for Executive Nomads

Athens, Greece, ranks 17th among executive nomad destinations, excelling in prime residential rentals and air connectivity.

Grecotel’s THE DOLLI Hotel in Athens Applauded by Condé Nast Traveler Readers

Conde Nast Traveller readers voted THE DOLLI by Grecotel as one of Europe’s 50 best hotels and the second best in Greece for 2023.

Local Gov’t Elections: Opening Hours for Greek Museums, Sites on Sunday, Oct 8

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on local government election day, Sunday, October 8.

Athens and Thessaloniki to Get New Electric Buses by Spring

A total of 250 new electric buses will be hitting the streets of Athens and Thessaloniki next spring.