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Greek Hoteliers Slam Culture Ministry’s Music Quota Requirement

Greek hoteliers are up in arms over a Culture Ministry bill that requires hotels to play a minimum of 45% Greek songs and music in public areas.

Athens-Attica Hoteliers See Positive Signs for Year Ahead  

January occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased by 3.1% over a year ago giving hoteliers reason to be optimistic.

Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey

Athens' overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city's hotels.

Athens Seeing a Boom in 5-star Hotel Openings

Athens is seeing a boom in 5-star hotel openings with the number now double compared to 2015.

Report: Athens is a ‘Must-see’ Destination but with ‘Weaknesses’

Athens is in fact a “must see” destination, but lags behind other European cities due to “inherent weaknesses”.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece

All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens.

GBR: Israel-Hamas War May Impact Tourism to Thessaloniki

Analysts expect the Israel-Hamas war to take a toll on Israeli tourist arrivals to Thessaloniki.

Athens Hotels Host ‘Voluntary Blood Donation Days’ with Hellenic Red Cross

The Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association held a voluntary blood donation event at select hotels in the Greek capital.

Athens Hotels See Drop in August Occupancy, Room Rates and RevPar

Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July.

‘The Stones Speak’ 4th Edition Concludes at Plato’s Academy

The fourth edition of ‘The Stones Speak’ program concludes at Plato’s Academy, celebrating ancient Greek philosophy’s enduring legacy.

Athens Hotels Participating in Biowaste Program to Get Special Label

The Municipality of Athens will be awarding hotels with a special label for participating in the city’s biowaste collection program.

Ancient Agora of Athens to Host ‘Stones Speak’ Cultural Event

The Ancient Agora in Athens will host the “Stones Speak” cultural program that includes performances of popular ancient Greek texts.

Jan-July Occupancy Levels at Athens – Attica Hotels up by 19.2%

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 75.4 percent in the first seven months of the year.

Athens Hoteliers See Occupancy Level Improvement in January-June

Athens hoteliers welcomed a rise in occupancy levels in the first half of the year, reaching 73%.

Hadrian’s Library in Athens to Host ‘The Stones Speak’ Performance

The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Library in the center of Athens will host a set of free performances as part of the 4th ‘The Stones Speak’ cultural program.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Levels Rise in First Five Months

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased in the first five months of the year over 2022 but were still down over the same period in pre-Covid 2019.

Cultural Events: Athens’ Stones to ‘Speak’ Again in Summer 2023

“The Stones Speak” cultural program returns to Athens’ archaeological sites and museums, enriching tourism with ancient Greek literature through theatrical performances.

Pre-Covid Occupancy Levels Still Not Achievable for Athens Hoteliers  

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens reached 63.7% during January-April, down by 5.9% compared to 2019.

Rise in Occupancy Levels for Athens Hotels in March

Athens hotels said March occupancy levels were up by 20 percent over March 2022 but still down by 4.9 percent over 2019.