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Le Figaro Presents ‘Eternal Athens’ Special Edition

French newspaper Le Figaro recently released “Eternal Athens”, a special edition dedicated to the Greek capital’s classical and contemporary features.

Polish Tourists to Discover Attica via New TUI Flights from Warsaw and Katowice

TUI Poland, a member of TUI Group, will launch seasonal flights to Athens from the cities of Warsaw and Katowice for summer 2019.

Wizz Air to Link Kiev with Athens and Thessaloniki

Wizz Air, a leading low-cost carrier in Hungary, will launch two new low-fare routes linking Kiev with Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece.

Greece Breaks All Tourism Records, Welcomes 33 Million Travelers in 2018

A total of 33 million people visited Greece in 2018, generating more than 16 billion euros in revenues and breaking all performance records to date.

Athens can Gain Significantly from Cruises, Says Louis Group

Cruises can significantly boost tourist flows to Athens, according to Louis Group Executive Chairman Costakis Loizou.

Santikos Collection to Open its First City Hotel in Piraeus in Summer 2019

The Santikos Collection in 2019 will open "The Alex", a new property located in the port city of Piraeus, just 15 minutes from Athens city center.

Bond Events Shows Greece’s Gems to Athens Marathon Runners

Bond Events recently offered its Premium Registration and Hospitality services to 90 athletes, who traveled to the Greek capital to participate in the 36th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”.

Grand Hyatt Athens Opens in Greek Capital

The Grand Hyatt Athens, the first Hyatt hotel in the Greek capital and the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in Greece, has opened its doors.

Greek Tourism Success Story Going Strong

Greek tourism is flying high, setting the groundwork for better days to come, according data released over the last six months.

‘Wyndham has Ambitious Growth Plans for Greece’ – Interview with Dimitris Manikis

Dimitris Manikis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' president and managing director for EMEA, speaks of the group’s plans for the Greek market.

Tourism Minister: Demand for Greece is Now Stronger than Ever

Demand for Greece as a destination is now stronger than ever, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the 26th General Assembly of SETE.

First E-ticket Test Run at Greek Sites on May 20

Starting May 20, and phased out in June, an e-ticketing system allowing admission to Greek museums and sites will take effect, according to the culture ministry.

Zeus International Aims to Put ‘Attica Riviera’ on Leisure, MICE Tourism Map

With the opening of the Dolce Attica Riviera hotel in Vravrona, Zeus International is aiming to establish the eastern coast of Attica as a destination ideal for leisure and business travelers.

Athens: New City Attractions Pass Available for Tourists

Visitors in Athens can now experience a selection of museums, tours and dining experiences for less, thanks to a new range of city attraction passes from iVenture Card.

Greek Island Culture ‘Window to Greece’, Says Minister

The cultural wealth of the Greek islands is an integral part of the country’s identity serving as a “window to Greece”, said Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou.

Le Figaro Highlights Greece as Four-season Destination

French newspaper Le Figaro recently featured Greece as a four-season destination and also highlighted the country's tourism sector as "fast growing" for the Greek economy.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Included on Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Gold List

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, is included on the 2018 Gold List of Condé Nast Traveler, which features the best hotels in the world.

Athens Named Best Emerging Culture City of 2017

Athens was announced as the "Emerging Culture City of the Year" by the Leading Culture Destinations Awards, also known as the Oscars for Museums.

UNESCO Head, Athens Mayor Discuss Culture and Tourism in Greek Capital

Athens is a modern vibrant city that offers many things to experience as a contemporary art stage, according to the Greek capital's mayor, Georgios Kaminis.

Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation Clinches Montblanc Award

The Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation have received the prestigious 2017 Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award.