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‘Sofitel Wine Days 2017’ Fascinate Travelers in Athens

Sofitel Athens Airport is participating in the “Sofitel Wine Days 2017", the group's global initiative taking travelers on a round-the-world tour of wines.

SETE’s 16th Conference to Explore Tourism’s Role in Sustainable Development

Under the title “Greek Tourism: The Perfect Balancing Act”, the 16th conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will take place on October 16-17 in Athens.

Greek Travel Agents Meet Ellinair at Athens Event

More than 100 representatives of major tourism enterprises attended an event in Athens held by Ellinair to present its products and services.

Greek Capital Ready to Host 31st Athens Run – Registration Open

The Greek capital is preparing to host the 31st Athens Run, which will kick off on Sunday, October 22, with the participation of professional and amateur athletes.

Elatos Resort to Host Greek Version of Oktoberfest Beer Festival

The Elatos Resort & Health Club on Mount Parnassos is welcoming winter with its Greek version of the Oktoberfest Beer Festival on October 14.

Athens Airport: Passenger Traffic Up 7.8% in September

Passenger traffic through Athens International Airport (AIA) in September climbed 7.8 percent from last year to 2.3 million people.

‘100% Hotel Show 2017’ to Host Leading Digital Marketing Brands for Hoteliers

A number of leading digital marketing brands for hotels will be featured during the 100% Hotel Show 2017, to be held on November 17-20 in Athens.

Air Mediterranean Announces Seven New Routes from Athens

Air Mediterranean is launching new scheduled direct routes between Athens and seven destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

100% Hotel Show Launches New Website for Visitors, Exhibitors

The 100% Hotel Show recently launched a new website, which provides visitors and exhibitors with useful tools and information on its activities and scheduled events.

Ryanair Cancels More Flights, Greece also Affected

Destinations in Greece will be affected by Ryanair's decision to cancel more flights this winter, affecting the travel plans of some 400,000 passengers.

Trivago: Athens, Santorini, Crete Among Top Choices for Autumn Holidaymakers

Athens, Santorini and Crete are among the most popular autumn destinations for Greek and foreign holidaymakers, according to a survey by trivago.

Attica Region Promoted as Meetings and Events Destination

A group of tourism professionals from the UK, specializing in congress tourism, recently visited Attica to explore its potential as a MICE destination.

Athens’ Temple of Olympian Zeus to Undergo Restoration Works

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, located near the Acropolis in central Athens, will soon undergo restoration works aiming to support its structure.

Athens Bus, Trolley Services to be Disrupted on Thursday

Public transport will be disrupted in Athens on Thursday, September 21, due to a work stoppage by bus and trolley workers.

TripAdvisor: Acropolis Museum Among Best in the World for 2017

The Acropolis Museum in Athens is among the top in the world, ranking 8th on the list of the 2017 Travelers' Choice Awards for Museums by TripAdvisor.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums Change Operating Hours

Greece’s archaeological sites and state museums, operating on extended hours, have changed their schedule in order to close by sunset.

‘100 Resilient Cities’ Holds Inaugural ‘City Leaders’ Meeting in Athens

The inaugural meeting of the City Leaders Advisory Committee of the 100 Resilient Cities network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, was held in Athens on September 15.

Spain’s Felipe Gonzalez Honored with City of Athens Democracy Award

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis honored former Prime Minister of Spain Felipe González with the City of Athens Democracy Award.

Emirates Celebrates 100th A380 Aircraft with Special Fares for Flights from Athens

In celebration of the upcoming delivery of its 100th A380 aircraft, Emirates has announced special fares for travelers from Greece to destinations in Asia, Africa and Australia.

Greek Capital to Welcome New York Times’ 5th Athens Democracy Forum

The Greek capital between September 13 and 17 will host the 5th Athens Democracy Forum with the participation of world-renowned personalities.