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Forestry Dept, Archaeology Council Still Keeping Hellinikon Project on Hold

Set to bring billions of euros into state coffers and create over 70,000 jobs, the Hellinikon project along the up-and-coming Athenian Riviera is still on hold.

Rotterdam to Help Greece in Oil Spill Cleanup

A team of Dutch experts is expected to arrive in Athens to support Greek authorities in efforts to contain the oil spill in the Saronic Gulf.

Hellenikon Project Turning into Pipe Dream Amid Approval Games

The multi-billion-euro Hellenikon land project on the Athenian Riviera has received the green light from the Central Council for Modern Monuments.

Astir Palace to Become Greece’s First ‘Four Seasons’ Hotel

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A. have announced plans to bring the first Four Seasons hotel to Greece on the Astir Palace peninsula.

Multi-billion-euro Hellenikon Investment Dogged by Delays… Again

The highly anticipated Hellenikon project along the Athenian Riviera has run into the scrutiny of Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS).

Greek Properties Prime Buys for Luxury Holiday Home Buyers

Mykonos, Santorini, Paros and Rhodes are among the top choices for buyers seeking to invest in luxury holiday accommodation.

Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes New Hotels

The hospitality sector in Greece this year is welcoming the opening of new hotels in Athens and in different parts of the country.

GNTO Campaign Promotes Greece via Russia, India Media

Greek destinations will be showcased on Russian and Indian media, as part of efforts of the GNTO to promote Greece to more markets abroad.

Greek Hospitality Awards 2017 Highlight Greece’s Best

The Greek Hospitality Awards once again recognised and rewarded excellence provided by Greece's very best hotels and resorts.

Wyndham Expands Presence in Greece, Announces Four Hotel Openings by 2018

Wyndham Hotel Group will expand its presence in Greece with the opening of four hotels by 2018 in collaboration with Zeus International.

Top Spots in Greece for Gay Travelers in 2017

Greece is growing into a favourite destination for gay travelers with all the more regions offering the best of accommodation, beaches and nightlife.

Hellenikon Project: Casino Resort with Skyscraper First to Go Up?

The first building to be constructed as part of an eight-billion-euro project to develop Hellenikon, Athens’ former airport is said to be a casino resort on the Agios Cosmas marina along the Athenian Riviera.

Attica Region Lays Out Tourism Goodies for Global Travel Agents, Media

In efforts to highlight the sea tourism options available in the Attica Region and see them included in international tour packages, local authorities are currently running a series of fam trips and promotional activities.

Hellenikon Project to Bring in €14.1bn in Tax Revenue, Report Says

The massive and highly anticipated Hellenikon project along the Athenian Riviera is expected to boost state coffers by some 14.1 billion euros in tax revenues between 2016 and 2041, according to the Athens-based Foundation for Economic and Industrial Reseaerch (IOBE).

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Wins at World Travel Awards & World Spa Awards 2016

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso has won two coveted awards at the 23rd World Travel Awards Europe and 2nd World Spa Awards, held recently at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy.

First-half Turnover Tops for Astir Palace Group

The Astir Palace Group, owners of the Astir Palace Resort located in the southern Athens suburb of Vouliagmeni along the Athenian Riviera, has posted first-half turnover to the tune of 15.2 million euros, up by 42 percent compared to 10.7 million euros a year ago.

Astir Palace’s ‘Arion’ and ‘Westin’ Awarded Green Key Certification

The hotels "Arion, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa" and "The Westin Athens", part of the Astir Palace Resort complex located in the Athenian Riviera, have been awarded with the "Green Key" certification for 2016.

Why September in Greece? The Best of All Worlds

Joining the recently launched “September in Greece” project, a Destsetters initiative, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) has nine spots for the ninth month of the year where it’s all happening in Greece.

Come and Get It: Greek Hotels, Sites, Islands Up for Grabs, ‘Guardian’ Reveals

“It could be a shopping list for the scenery in a movie - rather than a list of possessions that Athens is under immense pressure to offload,” the Guardian says, referring to an asset portfolio of some 71,000 properties now under the newly established Hellenic Holdings and...

Greek Gov’t Eyeing New Round of Airport Concessions

The Greek government is examining the possibility of a second round of airport concessions to be undertaken by a new body which will oversee the use and management of state property previously controlled by the finance ministry.