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Greek Airports See 8.9% Rise in January Passenger Traffic

Passenger traffic at all airports in Greece in January increased by 8.9% compared to the same month in 2023.

Greece’s Tourism Campaigns Scoop Six Leading Ermis Awards

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s campaigns for the promotion of Greece abroad in 2022 and 2023 won six major distinctions at the annual Ermis Awards.

Greek Airports’ 10-month Passenger Traffic Tops Last Year’s Total

Passenger traffic at Greece’s airports during the first ten months of this year topped 2022 full-year results.

Athens and Thessaloniki Airports Rated as Best in Greece by Google Users

The airports of Thessaloniki and Athens were ranked as the best in Greece by Google users in the first half of the year.

January Airport Traffic in Greece Beats 2022 and 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through Greece’s airports in January surpassed both 2022 and pre-Covid 2019 levels, says the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Athens is Back: Scheduled Flights for Summer 2022 Showing Double-digit Rise

Athens is making a big comeback as a tourism destination this year with scheduled flights from its main source markets expected to show double-digit growth in summer 2022.

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction, says GBR Consulting.

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid-19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors in 2021

Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals.

Attiki Odos: Toll-free Movement of Vehicles Until January 30

Vehicles entering the Attiki Odos, the major highway of Athens, will not be required to pay tolls until January 30.

Athens International Airport Wins at ACI Europe 2021 Awards

Athens International Airport (AIA) shined in the “25-40 Million Passengers” category at ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards 2021.

Tourism Promotion of Athens on Agenda of Talks Between Ministry, City’s Airport

Ways to further promote Athens as a tourism destination were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias and Athens Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

Athens Airport Among Best in Southern Europe for 2021

Athens International Airport ranks fifth on the list of the “Best Airports in Southern Europe for 2021” that was recently released by Skytrax.

Volotea Resumes Operations from Athens

Volotea has resumed operations from its base at Athens Airport, which had remained closed for several months due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel Reopens its Doors

The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, located near the Greek capital's airport, has reopened its doors to receive visitors from Greece and abroad.

Passengers Through Europe’s Airports Down by 106m in March due to Covid-19

Europe’s airports lost 106 million passengers in March due to the Covid-19 outbreak, according to figures released by ACI Europe.

Europe’s Hard-hit Aviation Industry Calls on EU to ‘Act Now’

Europe’s aviation stakeholders are ringing alarm bells calling on EU lawmakers to take action now and protect the industry as the Covid-19 crisis pushes ahead.

Ο τουρισμός στηρίζει τη μάχη ενάντια στον COVID-19

Σημαντικές εταιρείες και φορείς του τουριστικού κλάδου συνδράμουν στη μάχη κατά του COVID-19 με την δωρεά ιατρικού εξοπλισμού στο Υπουργείο Υγείας.

Benaki Museum’s Toys on Display at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport is hosting an exhibition of toys from the collection of the Benaki Toy Museum.

Volotea to Connect Athens with 4 New European Destinations in 2020

Volotea will launch four new routes connecting Athens with Marseille and Lyon in France, Cagliari in Sardinia, and Split in Croatia, in summer 2020.