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Music-themed MEDLEY Hotel Opens its Doors in Athens

The MEDLEY Hotel Athens has opened its doors in the center of Athens, offering guests high-quality accommodation inspired by the Greek music scene.

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.

Who Visits Athens: Study Identifies 10 Travel Persona Profiles

GBR Consulting has identified 10+1 types of people that visit Athens, the historic city and capital of Greece.

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.

New Multi-Cultural Center in Athens to Showcase Textile Screen Printing Art

The Greek Culture Ministry is planning to open a multi-cultural space focused on the traditional art of textile screen printing in Athens.

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.

Newel Hospitality Collection Opens Hotel in Metaxourgeio, Athens

The Newel, a Greek hospitality brand that owns and operates aparthotels in the Greek capital, has opened its new property in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood in Athens.

Athens Among Europe’s Cheapest City Break Destinations for 2023

Condé Nast Traveller has included Athens as one of the cheapest and nicest European cities to visit in 2023.

Chef Yiannis Lucacos Leads New Restaurant of IVIS 4 Hotel in Athens

The IVIS 4 Boutique Hotel in Psyrri, near the center of Athens, has joined forces with Greek Chef Yiannis Lucacos for the menu of its new restaurant.

Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel Will Welcome Guests from May 14

The Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel, located in the center of the Greek capital, is ready to open and welcome its guests as of May 14.

Museum of Modern Greek Culture Among Winners of #EUinmyRegion Postcard Contest

The Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens is among the winners of the Postcards competition of the #EUinmyRegion campaign.

Athens Ushers in Carnival Season 2020 with Color and Song

Athens is ready to welcome the carnival season with plenty of song, dance and fun that will run for two weeks through to March 2.

Athens Invites All to ‘Feel the Magic’ this Christmas

Athens is ready to welcome the holiday season on Tuesday, 10 December, with the lightning of the Christmas tree at central Syntagma square.

Athens Revives Greek Customs for Carnival Season

Carnival festivities will kick off in Athens on Saturday, February 23, and last for 15 days, with more than 65 events scheduled to take place in the city center and neighborhoods.

Athens’ Christmas Tree to Light Up on December 11 at Special Event

Athens is getting ready to welcome the Christmas holidays under the massive Christmas tree on Syntagma Square, set to light up on Tuesday, December 11.

Angels to Hit Athens Streets and Squares for Christmas

Don’t be surprised if you happen to come across Christmas angels roaming Athens streets, as the Municipality’s festive event program gets underway in the Greek capital.

Expedia Honors Axia Hospitality for Outstanding Performance

Sales and reservations management company Axia Hospitality was recently honored with the “Outstanding New Partner Performance” award by the Expedia Group.

Athens Carnival Season Kicks Off with Music, Dance, Theater Events

Festivities for the carnival season kick off in Athens with more than 70 events scheduled to take place in the city center and neighborhoods.

Athens to Light Christmas Tree, Host 220 Festive Events

The holiday season in Athens will officially begin with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Syntagma Square on Tuesday, December 12.

Let the Carnival Begin… It’s Samba Time in Greece

The carnival season may mean endless song and samba but there are plenty of traditions across Greece which promise to keep you smiling, dancing and making merry this year.
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