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Greek Health Tourism Body Proposes Hotel Medical Units  

Greece’s medical tourism body proposed establishing medical units in hotels to accelerate the development of health tourism.

Athenian Riviera: Deal Paves Way for Creation of Bicycle Lane, Walkway

A 13.5km bicycle lane and pedestrian walkway across the Athenian Riviera one step closer to implementation.

GNTO and Athens Officials Discuss Attica Tourism Promotion

GNTO President Angela Gerekou met with local officials and trade representatives to promote Attica and Athens as tourism and culture destinations.

Attica Region to Upgrade Rafina Port

Rafina Port, the second largest in the Attica Region, is soon to be upgraded in order to safely meet increasing tourism demands.

Metropolitan Park at Faliro Delta to Be Europe’s Largest NEB Project

A new metropolitan park at Faliro Delta is expected to be one of Europe’s largest and a major project towards Attica’s green transition.

Redevelopment of Faliro Seaside Zone Outside Athens Gets Green Light

The redevelopment of the Faliro seaside zone, the coastal zone mainly in the Athens suburb of Faliro, has been approved.

Attica Region Plan Sets Out Tourism Development Goals

A new strategy, budgeted at 9 million euros, sets out the tourism development goals for the Attica Region.

Greece and Mexico Strengthen Cultural and Regional Ties for Future Collaborations

Greece and Mexico are exploring future collaborations in the fields of culture, innovation, business and green tourism.

Greece to Create Park for People with Disabilities

A park for people with disabilities will be constructed in the coastal suburb of Elliniko in Attica.

19th East Med Yacht Show to Take Place on Poros in May 2023

The East Med Yacht Show, one of the largest yacht events in the maritime industry, will take place on the Greek island of Poros in May 2023.

SETE: Strategy to Better Shape the Future of Athens Tourism

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has an ambitious plan to further develop tourism in Athens and in the wider area of the capital (Athenian Riviera and Argosaronic islands).

Region to Promote Attica Wines in US, Canada, Japan

The Attica Region will be taking action to promote wines produced in the area to countries abroad including the United States, Canada and Japan.

Attica Region Plans to Set Up Destination Management Organization

The Region of Attica is finalizing actions required to establish a Destination Management Organization (DMO) for the promotion of the areas in its responsibility. 

Attica Facelift to Give Athens New Boost

Seven major projects are set to give Athens a new image and improve the standard of living in and around the Greek capital.

Attica Region Seeks to Create ‘Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village’

Attica Region Governor Giorgos Patoulis announced plans to create a “Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village” in Athens.

Attica Region and CIVINET Greece-Cyprus Join Forces for Circular Tourism 

The Attica Region has secured funding through its partnership with the CIVINET Greece-Cyprus network to implement a circular tourism strategy in 8 of its island/coastal municipalities.

Region Aims to Make Attica the Perfect Year-round Destination

Greek Governor Giorgos Patoulis is aiming to make the Attica Region the perfect 12-month destination thanks to its diverse options and “cosmopolitan charm”.

Greece Looking to Speed Up Procedures to Attract ‘Digital Nomads’

Greece is speeding up procedures to launch a special visa in its aim to attract digital nomads from other countries to relocate to Greece.

Athens Goes ‘White’ in Unprecedented Snow Storm

Athens and the wider Attica region went "white" on Tuesday during a snow storm that affected traffic and caused power cuts in and around the Greek capital.

Museum of Modern Greek Culture to Open in Plaka

A Museum of Modern Greek Culture in the heart of Athens is set to open in May 2021 featuring exhibits that showcase Greece’s culture through time.
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