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Attica Region Considers Megara as Filming Base

Attica Region is examining the possibility of setting up a filming base in Megara, some 40km east of the Greek capital city of Athens.

NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Strikes Gold at Greek Hospitality Awards 2019

The NJV Athens Plaza hotel received two gold awards for the high-quality services offered to business visitors and its sustainability practices, at the recent Greek Hospitality Awards 2019.

Axia Hospitality Honored for Sales and Booking Services

Sales and reservations management company Axia Hospitality was honored with a total of seven accolades at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2019.

Nominations Open for WTM’s International Travel & Tourism Awards

The prestigious International Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTAs), presented by WTM London, will open nominations on March 1 for its second ceremony in November.

Europa Nostra Says Giant Buildings Blocking View to Acropolis ‘Inconceivable’

Europa Nostra, Europe’s federation for the protection of cultural heritage, is backing the public outcry in Athens over the construction of two multi-storey buildings in front of the Acropolis.

Greece’s SNFCC Brings Culture Closer to the People

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, located along the Athenian Riviera, has in just two years evolved into a favorite venue for recreation, learning, sports and culture.

Aqua Luxury Suites Announced Europe’s Luxury Hotel of the Year 2019

The five-star Aqua Luxury Suites, located on Santorini, recently won the Luxury Travel Guide's 2019 Award for Europe's Luxury Hotel of the Year.

Alpha Bank Sees Long-term Growth Prospects for Greek Tourism

Developing new forms of tourism and ensuring value for money are vital to the further prospects of the Greek tourism sector, according to Alpha Bank.

Greek Ministries at a Loss Over High-rise Building Permits Under the Acropolis

Greece’s environment ministry announced that it would temporarily halt the issuance of new licenses for the construction of buildings in the area around the Acropolis.

Delphi Economic Forum 2019 to Focus on Int’l Growth Challenges

Over 500 leading personalities from 24 countries are expected to gather in Delphi during February 28 – March 2 to discuss on international politics, finance, culture and science.

Kallichoron’s ‘Grandma’s Breakfast’ Wins at Greek Hospitality Awards 2019

The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel, located on Astypalea, has been honored at the Hospitality Awards 2019 for its unique “Grandma’s Breakfast”.

Athens to Host 2019 Convention of European Airshow Council

Athens, for the first time, will host the annual convention of the European Airshow Council, which will run between February 28 and March 2.

Athens Airport 20-year Concession a Done Deal

For a sum of approximately 1.4 billion euros, Athens International Airport SA will continue to operate Greece’s leading airport over the next 20 years.

Peloponnese Tourism Body Partners with ‘Authentic Greece’ to Promote Local Products

As part of its promotional drive for 2019, the Peloponnese Tourism Organization (PTO) has partnered with Greek product promotion company Authentic Greece.

Scandinavians Vote for Central Macedonia at Greek Travel Awards in Stockholm

The Region of Central Macedonia received four honors at the Greek Travel Awards event, which was recently held in Stockholm, Sweden.

Renovated Chios Chandris Hotel Ready to Welcome Guests

Following extensive renovation works, the Chios Chandris hotel, located on the island of Chios, is getting ready to welcome its guests in March.

Aqua Luxury Suites Welcomes Ioannis Galanis as New Hotel General Manager

Ioannis Galanis has been appointed as the new general manager of the five-star Aqua Luxury Suites, located in Imerovigli on the island of Santorini.

Bidding for Greece’s Hellinikon Casino Opens

The Hellenic Gaming Commission has announced a tender for a casino license slated to run at Hellinikon, an €8 billion project to develop Athens’ former airport complex into a multi-purpose hub.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Serves ‘Greek Breakfast’ to Foreign Diplomats

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels held a culinary event to introduce its Greek Breakfast initiative to Greece’s foreign diplomats.

Crete Wins Title of ‘Best Region’ at Greek Travel Awards in Scandinavia

Crete won three awards, including a gold for being voted "Best Region" in Greece, at the 1st Greek Travel Awards held in Stockholm, Sweden.