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Hilton Athens Announced Official Hotel of ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

Hilton Athens is the Official Hotel of this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, which will take place on November 12 in Athens.

Egyptair Offers Charter Flights to Santorini, Adds New Athens-Cairo Routes

Egyptair has scheduled a number of charter flights from Aswan to Santorini, while it has increased routes between Athens and Cairo.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels to Hold 1st International Hospitality Forum at Xenia 2017 Expo

The latest trends in the hospitality sector will be discussed during the 1st International Hospitality Forum, due to take place within the framework of the Xenia exhibition.

School of Tourist Guides Reopens in Athens

The Athens School of Tourist Guides is set to reopen after it remained closed for seven years, the Ministry of Tourism announced.

ASTA Destination Expo 2018 Expected to Benefit Greek Tourism

Athens is preparing to host the ASTA Destination Expo 2018, the annual international conference of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

German Instagrammers Show Athens to the World

As part of the "Athens Tourism Partnership" initiative, four popular German Instagrammers visited Athens and shared their impressions with the rest of the world.

Metro, Tram Adverts to Promote Athens’ Activities and Events

Athens will "ride" the metro, tram and electric railway to inform tourists and Greeks on what's on in the city.

Greek Universities, Paris I–Panthéon Sorbonne Offer Master’s in Tourism

A Master's degree program in sustainable tourism development has been launched by the Harokopio and Aegean Universities and the Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne University.

Joanna Chrysohoidis ‘Unfolds’ Her Art at Sofitel Athens Airport

The Sofitel Athens Airport is embracing art and currently hosting the exhibition of artist Joanna Chrysohoidis titled “Unfold”.

Greek Airports See Passenger Traffic Up 10.3% in First Half of 2017

Passenger traffic in Greek airports during the first six months of the year was up by 10.3 percent, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

‘documenta 14’ in Athens Attracts 300,000 Art Lovers

Athens' section of the "documenta 14” art show attracted some 300,000 visitors during the last three months and will close its doors on July 16.

Hospitality.Next Conference to Reveal Tourism Megatrends in Athens

This November, Athens will host the “Tourism Megatrends Conference”, which aims to inform senior business executives on the current tourism trends.

‘Socrates NOW’ Returns to Athens for Three Shows in English

Plato’s “The Apology of Socrates” for the sixth consecutive year will be presented in Athens with the performance “Socrates NOW” by Elliniko Theatro.

Les Roches, Glion Institute Introduce Swiss Hospitality Education to Greece

Hospitality management schools Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education recently held their first “Open Day in the Athens Riviera”.

Electra Hotels Receives ‘Diamonds of the Greek Economy’ Distinction

Electra Hotels & Resorts was distinguished for its steady growth and innovative business program during the “Diamonds of the Greek Economy” event in Athens.

Experience Japanese Cuisine at ‘Nobu Food Festival’ in Athens

Award winning chef Nobu Matsuhisa on July 16-17 will visit Athens to hold the annual "Nobu Food Festival", an event dedicated to Japanese cuisine.

National Gallery to Be Completed in Early 2019 with SNF Grant

The expansion and modernization project of the National Gallery will be completed in early 2019, with a grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Sofitel Athens Airport Receives ‘2017 Certificate of Excellence’ by TripAdvisor

The Sofitel Athens Airport and its “Karavi” restaurant were honored with the “2017 Certificate of Excellence” by travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor.

KLM to Continue Athens – Amsterdam Morning Flight

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that it will continue to operate the morning flight between Athens and Amsterdam, as part of its winter schedule.

Aerolíneas Argentinas Appoints Discover the World as GSA in Greece, Cyprus

Aerolíneas Argentinas, the national carrier of Argentina, has appointed Discover the World as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece and Cyprus.