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8th HAPCO Conference: New Challenges in MICE Industry

The 8th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) will focus on the new trends and challenges in the MICE industry.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Included on Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Gold List

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, is included on the 2018 Gold List of Condé Nast Traveler, which features the best hotels in the world.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season

The Hotel Grande Bretagne celebrated the start of the holiday season with the lighting of its Christmas tree and the announcement of charity initiatives.

Marriott International’s CSR Initiatives Support SOS Children Villages Greece

Marriott International Hotels in Greece and Cyprus recently organized two events to support the SOS Children’s Villages Greece.

King George Hotel Owner Set to Be Announced

The new operator of Athens’ King George hotel currently run by Greek hotels group Lampsa SA is set to be announced in the next two weeks.

Greek Hotel Sector Sees Growth, Athens’ Five-stars in the Lead

Financial indicators are pointing to growth in the Greek hotel sector with Athens hospitality units gaining some lost ground.

Travel Trade Athens 2017 Aiming to Promote Greek Capital

Ways to promote the Greek capital and its diverse tourist offerings will be the focus of the 5th Travel Trade Athens, due to take place on October 2-3.

Historic Athens Hotel King George Up for Grabs

The 5-star King George Hotel in Athens, dating back to the 1930s, is up for sale, Eurobank said, calling on interested parties to submit their bids until June 12.

US News: 2017 Best Hotels in Greece – Top 10

U.S. News & World Report announced the 2017 Best Hotels in Greece and honored 7 with a Gold badge for scoring in the top 10% of the Best Hotels in Europe.

Grand Opening for Renovated ‘GB Corner Gifts & Flavors’ in Athens

A large crowd recently lined up to attend the grand opening of the renovated GB Corner Gifts & Flavors shop of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in central Athens.

Athens Gaining Ground as Winter Destination

Tourist flows to Athens are on the rise with professionals saying this is the best December performance in a long time.

Hotel Grande Bretagne’s ‘GB Corner Gifts & Flavors’ Gets a Makeover

The Hotel Grande Bretagne has renovated its GB Corner Gifts & Flavors shop, which now includes the products of French pastry chef Arnaud Larher.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season with Christmas Tree Lighting

The Hotel Grande Bretagne officially kicked off the holiday season on Monday, December 5, with the ceremonial lighting of its Christmas tree in the lobby.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Applaud Hotels Grande Bretagne and King George

The Hotel Grande Bretagne has been included once again among the best hotels in the world, according to the latest “Readers’ Choice Awards” of the Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The King George Hotel is also an honoree on the 2016 list for the first time.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Honoured Twice at World Travel Awards 2016

The Hotel Grande Bretagne, a historic landmark in Athens, has been recognized as "Greece’s Leading Hotel" and also received the "Greece’s Leading Hotel Suite" award for its Presidential Suite.

GB Roof Garden Wins 2016 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

The GB Roof Garden of the Hotel Grande Bretagne has been honored by the Wine Spectator magazine’s annual Restaurant Awards for the fourth year in a row.

SPG Moment: Starwood Preferred Guests Have ‘Dinner in the Sky’ of Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, organized in early June and for the second year in a row, a memorable SPG Moment in the heart of Athens: an exclusive dinner at the unique restaurant "Dinner in the Sky" for 22 SPG Members Gold & Platinum.

Earth Hour 2016: Hotel Grande Bretagne, King George Go Dark for a Brighter Future

By spending an hour in the dark this Saturday, March 19, the Grande Bretagne and King George hotels will join millions around the world to send a powerful message about a brighter future for the planet.

Lookin’ a Lot Like Christmas at Athens Grande Bretagne & King George Hotels

It’s that time of the year again and the holiday festivities are in full swing at the city’s leading luxury hotels: the Grande Bretagne and its neighbor, the King George.

Luxury & the City: Athens’ Handpicked Hotels for Pampering and Thrills

GTP takes a closer look at luxury travel in Greece. The first in our series focuses on city break hotels. From the lavish hotels in Athens and its surrounding suburbs to the coastline of Attica and the islands...