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Electra Hotels Recognized as ‘Treasure of Greek Tourism’ for 2017

The Electra Hotels & Resorts group received an accolade for its healthy growth at the “Treasures of Greek Tourism 2017” awards.

Trivago: Rome, Bansko, Thessaloniki Top New Year Destinations for Greeks

Rome, Bansko and Thessaloniki top the preferences of Greek travelers for the New Year holidays, according to data released by trivago.

Christmas and New Year Events at Divani Collection Hotels

The Divani Collection Hotels group is inviting all to experience the Christmas and New Year magic at its hotels in Athens, Meteora and Larissa.

Etihad Donates School Supplies to Syrian Refugee Children in Greece

Etihad Aviation Group has donated school and home supplies to more than one thousand Syrian refugee children at the Ritsona refugee camp near Athens.

Athens to Host World Library and Information Congress in 2019

Athens in August 2019 will host the World Library and Information Congress, which is organized by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Creta Maris Honored for Business Excellence in Tourism

The Creta Maris Beach Resort, located on Crete, was recently honored with the "Treasures of Greek Tourism 2017” award for its business excellence.

Athens’ Eleonas Neighborhood to Get Metropolitan Park

The area of Eleonas in Athens will get its own metropolitan park in 2019 offering repose and recreation for its residents, the capital’s municipal authority said.

New Hotel Unveils its Refurbished Urban Chic Restaurant

New Hotel’s urban chic restaurant "New Taste" was recently refurbished and now includes specially designed areas and additional cozy features.

Study Shows Athenians Love Culture, Books, Theater

Athenians are culture lovers, with eight in 10 reading books, 56 percent going to the theater once a year and 48 percent attending concerts, a study found.

Electra Hotels Announces Xmas & New Year Celebrations in Athens

The Electra Hotels & Resorts group is inviting all to experience Christmas magic and unique moments at its three hotels in Athens.

Greece’s ‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Officially Available via Online Platform

The “boutique hotels” certification platform of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will officially launch on December 11.

ASTA Destination Expo 2018 Expected to Double US Travel to Greece

The ASTA Destination Expo, to be held in Athens during April 2018, is expected to double inbound tourism from the United States to Greece.

Santorini’s ‘Akrotiri’ Site to be Presented in Athens Event

The Municipality of Thira will feature Santorini's archaeological site of Akrotiri during its fourth annual meeting in Athens.

Athens Airport Hosts Senior Aviation, Tourism Executives at 5th ‘ACES-Athens’

More than 160 senior executives from the air transport and tourism sectors participated in the 5th Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium organized by Athens International Airport (AIA).

Hilton Athens Welcomes Holiday Season with Christmas Carols, Charity Bazaar

Hilton Athens is welcoming the holiday season with thousands of lights, Christmas trees, carols and a number of festivities, including a charity bazaar.

Egypt Promoted as Tourism Destination to Greek Market

Egypt was promoted as an international tourism destination to the visitors that attended the recent “Philoxenia” exhibition in Thessaloniki.

‘Wanderlust Greece’ Campaign to Reveal the ‘Secrets’ of Athens

Marketing Greece’s digital campaign "Wanderlust Greece" continues to explore the country and now intends to reveal the "secrets" of Athens.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season

The Hotel Grande Bretagne celebrated the start of the holiday season with the lighting of its Christmas tree and the announcement of charity initiatives.

Start-up ‘Alternative Athens’ Awarded for Sustainable Tourism Practices

Alternative Athens, a start-up specializing in thematic tourism, is among the six winners of the Booking.com Booster Lab for Sustainable Tourism.

Princess Cruises Unveils Name of Fourth Royal-class Ship

Princess Cruises’ fourth Royal-class ship will be named Sky Princess and is scheduled to launch in October 2019 on a series of Mediterranean destinations, including Athens.