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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.

More Chinese Travelers Setting Sights on Greece

Over 1.5 million Chinese tourists are expected to Greece in the coming years, who are interested in the country's attractions, culture and shopping market.

Heat Wave May Affect Operation of Archaeological Sites

The severe heat wave that hit Greece may affect the operation of some of the country’s archaeological sites until July 1.

‘Lufthansa Loves America’ and Launches Travel Contest in Athens

Lufthansa is inviting Athens' residents and visitors to pose in a retro Cadillac, participate in the “Lufthansa loves America!” contest and win tickets to North America.

Halkidiki Gets International Exposure Through Fam Trips

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization has held 10 fam trips from April to June, as part of its efforts to promote the region’s destinations to markets abroad.

Experiencing Two Sides of Greece

To fully experience all that Greece has to offer, it would be best to create a vacation itinerary that combines both its modern side and it's ancient past.

Marine Tours to Be Honored as a ‘Brand with History’

Marine Tours will be honored for its long history and commitment to the travel industry during the “Brands with History” event, organized by the Ecali Club.

Hilton Athens Invites All to its Own ‘Galaxy’

The Galaxy Bar & Restaurant of Hilton Athens is inviting Athenians and visitors to indulge into a unique culinary experience this summer.

Ryanair Connects Athens to 17 Destinations via Milan and Rome

Ryanair is launching a new air service from Athens to Bergamo Airport, Milan, offering its passengers an expanded route choice to Italy and Spain.

Les Roches, Glion Institute to Hold 1st “Open Day in the Athens Riviera”

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education and the Glion Institute of Higher Education on June 23 will host their first "Open Day in the Athens Riviera".