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Record February for Athens International Airport

In February, Athens International Airport (AIA) reached its all-time high as its passenger traffic exceeded the 1 million mark for the first time for the specific month.

Ellinair Adds New Destinations to Growing International Network for 2016

Greek carrier Ellinair has added additional destinations to its international network, which will substantially boost connectivity between popular Greek destinations and renowned cities abroad.

Ryanair Further Spreads its Wings in Athens

The Athens winter 2016 schedule sees a sixth Ryanair aircraft based in Athens, the opening of six new routes and an increase of frequency on two further routes.

Athens Meet Gives Residents a Say

Dozens of Athens residents voiced their concerns, ideas and proposals recently during a special event held at the Electra Palace Hotel in Plaka, where they presented Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis with the findings of a study for a viable city center.

Athens Center to Welcome New Hotels this Year

A number of city hotels are set to open their doors in the center of Athens this year, giving visitors to the Greek capital an even wider choice of exclusive accommodation.

Turkish Airlines: Passenger Traffic Increase of 25% to Athens and Thessaloniki Airports in 2015

Turkish Airlines last year recorded a significant annual increase of 25 percent in passenger traffic for both international airports in Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece.

Vote Now! Athens in the Running for the Best European Destination 2016

The European Best Destinations website has nominated Athens, Greece, as one of the 20 candidates in the running for the title of the Best European Destination in 2016.

Ryanair Celebrates Carrying 1m Customers on Athens-Thessaloniki Route

Ryanair on Tuesday celebrated carrying one million customers between Athens and Thessaloniki since its first flight in April 2014.

USA Today: Greek Islands Among Best Destinations for Solo Travel

The Greek islands are among the best destinations for solo trips in 2016, to meet new people and gain some independence, according to a feature published in USA Today on Sunday.

Emirates Announces Second Daily Service to Athens

Emirates has unveiled plans to boost capacity to Athens with the addition of a second daily flight to the Greek capital from March 1, 2016.

Hellastat Sees Further Rise in Incoming Air Traffic to Greece

Athens-based statistics company Hellastat, says it expects a further rise in incoming air traffic for 2016, which is set to further establish Greece as a prime tourist destination.

New Year’s Eve: Athens to Ring in 2016 with Music and Dance

The Municipality of Athens will usher in the New Year with a concert at Thissio and the Acropolis providing a spectacular backdrop.

Traveling Suitcases to Teach Kids About Cycladic Art

A team from the Athens-based Museum of Cycladic Art held a fund-raising event at New York’s Public Library last month in order to launch its “traveling suitcases” project aimed at educating youngsters about Aegean art.

‘Athens is the Grandest Open-air University in the World’

UK’s The Daily Mail declares the Greek capital the ideal travel destination to bring ancient history lessons to life.

Athens Campaign Video Released: #ImAnAthenian – Speak Athenian. Be an Athenian.

A video of the new campaign for the international tourism promotion of the Greek capital dubbed "#ImAnAthenian - Speak Aθenian. Be an Aθenian." has been released.

SETE Moderately Optimistic on 2016 Greece Tourism Outlook

The president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, is moderately optimistic about the 2016 tourism season in Greece.

Greece to Hit 2015 Tourism Goal of 26 Million Int’l Arrivals

Greek tourism is on track to end 2015 with a record of 26 million international arrivals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said on Monday after reviewing November figures released by the country's main airports.

Athens’ Stanley Hotel Announces Renovation Plans

The Stanley Hotel on Karaiskaki Square, in Metaxourghio, Athens, has announced plans to renovate more than 65 rooms this season.

Athens: Hotel Occupancy Rates Decline Despite Rising Visitor Arrivals

Hotels in Athens suffered the effects of falling demand during the three-month period of September-November despite a rise in visitors to the Greek capital, according to the Athens-Attica and Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Hotel Chamber Presents e-Tourism Initiative to Boost Sector, Enhance Visitor Experience in Athens

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Friday presented a new e-tourism initiative aimed to improve tourism sector growth and the visitor experience in Athens by encompassing all touch points from planning stage through to memory sharing.