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Athens Aims to Tap into Dental Tourism

Identifying ways to establish the Greek capital as a dental tourism destination, was the focus of a recent meeting between Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and the founders of the Athens Dental Tourism Cluster.

Novotel Athènes Promises Bright Days and Nights on its Roof Garden

Novotel Athènes once again this summer is welcoming its visitors to its panoramic roof garden on the seventh floor for morning and evening "escapes" right in the center of Athens.

Hellinikon Upgrade Project on its Way to Becoming a Reality

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) and Lamda Development, which amends the existing share sale and purchase agreement of the Hellinikon former airport.

Ellinair Resumes Domestic Flights, Launches New Routes in Greece

Greek carrier Ellinair, a member of Mouzenidis Group, has announced that it will resume domestic services in Greece and enhance its flight schedule with additional routes in the country as of June.

United Airlines Begins Seasonal Nonstop Service Between Athens and New York

United Airlines on Thursday began nonstop flights between Athens and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport.

Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2016: Athens Qualifying Event, May 21

The Glyfada Golf Course in Athens will host the latest stage of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2016, one of the sport’s biggest and most exciting amateur tournaments, on Saturday, May 21.

Police-manned Help-desks at Greek Airports to Assist Tourists

Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Chania, Corfu, Mykonos, Kos, Santorini and Zakynthos airports are currently hosting tourist police offices in their arrival area. A tourist police office will soon be opening at Athens International Airport.

Travel Plan Showcases Greece to Group of UAE Travel Professionals

Travel Plan recently conducted a fam trip to Athens and Santorini for United Arab Emirates (UAE) travel trade to highlight the multi-faceted offerings of the two Greek destinations in sightseeing, accommodation and unparalleled experiences.

Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Reaching Final Destination in Greece: Panathenian Stadium

After traveling Greece for six days, the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch arrived on Tuesday at the Acropolis in Athens.

‘Dinner in the Sky’ Restaurant Concept Wins Bronze 2016 Tourism Award

"Dinner in the Sky", an extraordinary culinary proposal in the center of Athens, was honored with the Bronze Tourism Award last week for its unique restaurant concept in the Gastronomy category.

Greece’s Airports See 16.9% Increase in Travel during First Quarter of 2016

A total of 5.7 million passengers passed through Greek airports during the first three months of the year, up 16.9 percent compared to the same period in 2015, which had handled 4.9 million passengers, according to data released on Tuesday by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Athens International Airport Celebrates 15th Birthday

Athens International Airport (AIA) "Eleftherios Venizelos" recently celebrated 15 years of operations. "We celebrate our 15 years in a period when, despite the country’s severe macroeconomic conditions, the year 2016 prospects seem quite positive", AIA's CEO, Yiannis Paraschis, said.

Ryanair Launches Mykonos-Athens Service

Europe's low fares airline Ryanair has launched its new route from Mykonos to Athens.

Inspired by Poem, German Daily ‘Die Zeit’ Sings Praises of Acropolis

Journalist Alard von Kittlitz recently came up close and personal with the history of the Acropolis and was mesmerised by the ancient monument on a recent visit to Athens, as he wrote in a travel feature for leading German daily newspaper Die Zeit.

Athens Among Best in Europe by TripAdvisor

Athens is one of the world’s favourite place to visit in Europe based on positive reviews of its hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Greeks Pick Thessaloniki for March 25 Long Weekend Getaway

Greek Independence Day, the national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25, is on Friday, giving all of us an automatic long weekend! According to a recent survey, Thessaloniki is the top choice of Greek travellers.

Athens Half Marathon Breaks Records

More than 17,000 runners and two new records marked this year’s Athens Half Marathon, which took place in the Greek capital on Sunday.

‘Business as Usual’ for Athens at ITB 2016

Despite the ongoing publicity of the refugee crisis, Athens has not lost ground as a leisure tourism and city break destination, according to the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB).

Greece Showcased to Iranian Travel Agents by Turkish Airlines, Travel Plan

Turkish Airlines and Travel Plan recently took a group of nine travel agents from Tehran, Iran, on a four-day familiarisation trip to Greece for them to sample some of what the country has to offer international visitors.

‘The Walking Dead’ Cast Makes a Stop in Greece During European Fan Tour

Members of the cast of America’s hit TV show “The Walking Dead” visited Athens recently to give interviews and climb the Acropolis during their European fan tour.