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Athens Development and Destination Management Agency Changes Legal Form

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) of the City of Athens is changing its legal form to become a Local Government Development Organization.

Posted On 23 Feb 2024

, By GTP editing team

Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey

Athens' overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city's hotels.

Posted On 21 Feb 2024

, By Nikos Krinis

Smartwings to Launch Scheduled Flights Between Prague and Athens

Smartwings is launching regular flights between Prague and Athens, Greece, on May 31.

Posted On 09 Jan 2024

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Gulf Air Teams Up with Athens’ Airport, Convention Bureau to Promote Greek Capital to Indian Market

Gulf Air joined forces with Athens International Airport (AIA) and the This is Athens – Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) to promote the Greek capital to a group of travel agents and journalists from India.

Posted On 28 Dec 2023

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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.

Posted On 25 Oct 2023

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Athens’ Akadimia Platonos Neighborhood Gets New Playground

A refurbished playground is the first step in plans to redevelop the Athens neighborhood of Akadimia Platonos.

Posted On 02 Oct 2023

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10 Urban Roof: Radisson Blu Park Opens New Culinary Destination in Athens

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel made a stunning addition to Athens’ hospitality scene with the opening of the 10 Urban Roof restaurant bar.

Posted On 18 Sep 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Fresh Hotel in Athens Expands, Introduces New Lobby and More Rooms

The Fresh Hotel in Athens has expanded and now features a new reception, 15 new guest rooms and an additional roof garden.

Posted On 06 Sep 2023

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Athens Airport Serves 18.6 Million Passengers in January-August

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) during January-August amounted to 18.67 million, 8% higher than the respective 2019 figure.

Posted On 05 Sep 2023

, By GTP editing team

EEA Looks to Attract More Tourists to Athens to Boost Shopping Tourism

The Athens Chamber of Tradesmen (EEA) has plans to increase tourist arrivals in the Greek capital to boost sales in the city’s shops.

Posted On 04 Sep 2023

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Athens Bans Tables and Chairs on Panepistimiou St

The Athens City Council agreed on Monday to ban businesses from placing tables and chairs along central Panepistimiou St.

Posted On 29 Aug 2023

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Piraeus Port: Self Baggage Drop Off Hub for Airline Passengers Departing from Athens Airport Opens

Flying back home from Athens just got easier thanks to a new self bag drop off point for travelers that opened at the port of Piraeus.

Posted On 21 Jul 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Eleonas’ Intercity KTEL Bus Depot Project Moves to Next Phase

The Eleonas intercity KTEL bus depot project has moved to the next phase after environmental terms were approved.

Posted On 16 Jun 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Google Adds Two New Routes to Athens Online Audio Guide

Two new routes are now available on Google's “Athens. The city is the museum” online platform that aims to help visitors discover the lesser-known neighborhoods of the city.

Posted On 23 May 2023

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Monastiraki Square in Athens. Photo source: visit Greece

Minister: Greece Sees Longer Tourism Season, Tourists Coming to Athens Non-stop

The extension of the Greek tourism season has become a reality, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 10 May 2023

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Photo source: Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA)

Athens in Top 10 Summer European Destinations for Americans in 2023

Athens, Greece, is on Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Summer European Destinations list that shows where Americans intend to travel to this year.

Posted On 08 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Dimitra Koumpouni. Photo source: Civitel Hotels & Resorts

Civitel Aiming for its Corporate Hotels to Stand Out as Best in Athens – Interview with Dimitra Koumpouni, GM

Civitel Hotels GM Dimitra Koumpouni is aiming to take the group's Olympic, Attik and Esprit hotels in Athens to the next level.

Posted On 04 May 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Lake Vouliagmeni: A Gem in the Heart of the Athenian Riviera

A trip to Athens in Greece is not complete unless you have visited Lake Vouliagmeni, a hidden treasure of Attica’s nature.

Posted On 29 Mar 2023

, By Guest Editor

Croatia Airlines to Begin Seasonal Flights to Athens from April

Croatia Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance network, will resume its seasonal flights connecting Athens with Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Split for summer 2023.

Posted On 15 Mar 2023

, By GTP editing team