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Time Out: Troon Street, Athens, is One of the World’s Coolest Streets

Troon Street, located in the neighborhood of Petralona in Athens, has been included on the "World's 30 Coolest Streets for 2024" list by Time Out magazine.

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.

Athens Airport Honors Airlines for Top Performance in 2023

Athens International Airport honored airlines that saw the highest development on their scheduled flights to and from Athens.

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.

Europe’s Hospitality Bodies Seek Ways to Address Labor and Skills Shortages

Hospitality industry associations in Europe, HOTREC and EFFAT, have teamed up to find ways to address growing labor and skills shortages.

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024 Open for Entries

The WSTHA invites individuals and organisations making an impactful contribution in sustainable travel and tourism to enter its 2024 inaugural program for free.

Greece’s Regional Airports Continue to ‘Fly High’ in February

Fraport’s 14 regional Greek airports saw passenger traffic rise by 10.6% to 1.27 million during January-February, compared to 2023.

US Ambassador Says Increasing Flights from US to Greece a Priority

US Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis said upgrading infrastructure was key to increasing air connectivity and attracting cruise travelers.

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that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.

Greece’s Costa Navarino to Welcome ABTA’s 2024 Travel Convention in October

ABTA, a trade association for British travel agents, will once again hold its travel convention, the UK travel industry’s forward-looking event, at Costa Navarino in Greece.

Greece Takes More Steps to Ensure Fair Play on Hospitality Market

Greece’s tourism minister said legislative revisions to the short-term rental market will create a framework that ensures fair play in the hospitality sector.

Alexandroupolis Can Be Model for Sustainable Tourism, Says Ministry

Tourism stakeholders in Alexandroupolis and the wider East Macedonia & Thrace region call for infrastructure upgrades to attract more travelers.

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.

Greeks ‘Escaping’ Abroad and to the Islands for 3-Day Weekend Holidays

Passenger traffic at Greece’s airports is expected to soar for the Clean Monday and Greek Independence Day holidays.

Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

UN Tourism: Traditional Visa Requirements Decline Making Global Travel Easier

More countries are easing visa requirements making global travel easier, found a UN Tourism visa openness study.

ACI Europe: Airport Traffic in Greece in Upward Trend in January

Airport traffic in Greece continued its upward trend in January marking a 12.4% rise over pre-pandemic 2019.

EU Approves Updated Single Permit – Work Rules for Third-country Nationals

EU lawmakers endorsed a set of revised rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals.

Sissi Lygnou to Lead Congress Industry Body IAPCO as President in 2025

Sissi Lygnou, a Greek professional renowned in the Greek congress industry, was announced President-Elect of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).