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Video: The New York Times Describes 36 Hours In Athens, Greece

The online edition of the New York Times hosts a video that introduces the changed face of Athens, Greece's capital city that was reborn through the economic turmoil and now appears self-confident and creative.

Mosaiko.gr: Exploring The “Mosaic” Of Ties Between U.S. And Greek Citizens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, has launched the Mosaiko website, a new initiative that aims to explore the many ways around the world that U.S. and Greek citizens connect to make the world a better place.

TBEX 2014 Attendees Gear Up For Exciting Conference & Workshops Program In Athens, Greece

Several hundred travel bloggers and online media from all over the world, along with travel industry professionals, will be in Athens next week to attend the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014, a multi-day event that combines workshops and business...

“Authentic” Marathon Expo In Athens Expected To Attract Record Number Of Visitors

Preperations are underway for the ERGO "Authentic" Marathon Expo 2014 and organizers are expecting a new record number of visitors this year.

Tourism Perspectives In The Black Sea Area To Be Discussed In Athens, Greece

The Greek Presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) will host the 7th International Black Sea Symposium on tourism on 16-18 October in Athens.

Ryanair To Offer More Flights From Chania To Thessaloniki, Athens

Low cost carrier Ryanair has announced that it will increase its flights from Chania, Crete, to Thessaloniki and Athens.

Top Lawyers Will Give Greece Legal Advise On Parthenon Marbles

Prominent international lawyers will inform the Greek Government on legal options for the return of the Parthenon sculptures that are presently on display in the British museum.

Kefalogianni: Tourism Is The Locomotive Of Greece’s Economy

"Tourism proved that it can be the locomotive of the Greek economy," Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Thursday 9 October in Parliament, during the debate on a vote of confidence requested by the coalition government.

Greece’s Government And Tourism Sector Are On The Same Page

The importance of collective action and effective cooperation between the State and Greece's tourism sector was highlighted by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, during an open Board of Directors meeting of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) held in Athens.

Stanley Hotel Opens Its Doors To “Little Paris of Athens 2014” Festival In Athens

For the second consecutive year, The Stanley Hotel is welcoming the "Little Paris of Athens 2014" festival that is taking place 9-19 October in the Greek capital and is inviting tourists and Athenians to participate and join the festival.

Athens, Greece, To Welcome 35,000 Runners For 32nd Authentic Marathon

The "Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic" event will attract record-breaking numbers of participants this year and provide a major economic boost for the Greek capital.

Hundreds Of Travel Bloggers To Flock To Athens, Greece, For TBEX 2014 Event

Athens is getting ready to welcome hundreds of travel bloggers and travel industry professionals, from some 50 countries, as it is the host city for the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014.

Best Of Greek Tourism To Be Displayed At Expo In December

The upcoming international fair Greek Tourism Expo will aim to surpass Greece's famous "sea and sun" product and dynamically display all forms of tourism offered by the country

Athens Airport Posts Double-Digit Growth In September Passenger Traffic

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" has reported a 23 percent surge in passenger traffic for September, with the figure hitting 1.62 million passengers.

Destination Athens: On The Road To Recovery

During the first eight months of the year, hotels in Athens, Greece, saw 390,000 more overnight stays compared to 2013, according to data revealed at a press conference by the head of the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, Alexandros Vassilikos.

New Campaign Invites Visitors To Greek Capital To “Become” Athenians

Visitors in the Greek capital are invited to "become" Athenians through a new international tourism promotion campaign named "I’m An Aθenian Too."

Hollywood’s Kirsten Dunst Loved Filming In Greece

American actress Kirsten Dunst enjoyed shooting the movie "Two Faces of January" in Greece, because it gave her a chance to experience a working vacation.

Titania’s “Olive Garden” Now Available For Business Events, Private Parties

The all-day "Olive Garden" gourmet restaurant, located on the rooftop of Titania Hotel in Athens, has announced that it is available in afternoons for the booking of events and private parties (until 7pm).

Greece’s Parthenon And Delphi Among The World’s Most Greatest Ancient Settlements

The UK edition of the National Geographic Traveller magazine applauds the grandeur of the Parthenon and the Oracle of Delphi in Greece in a recently published feature entitled "Lost cities: The world’s greatest ancient settlements."

Athens Metro: Planned Line 4 To Extend From Evangelismos Station To Goudi District

The first phase of the construction of the fourth metro line in Athens, Greece, will involve 14 stations instead of nine as originally planned. Metro stations for the new Line 4 will be created in the city districts of Pagrati, Kessariani, Ano Ilisia and Zografou.