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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.

UNWTO – WHO: Covid-19 Travel Measures Should Be Based on Risk Assessment

UNWTO and WHO are calling for the lifting of travel bans, agreeing that blanket restrictions should be replaced with risk -based, evidence- informed policies.

MarBella Collection: New Investments of €40m on Corfu and in Thesprotia

MarBella Collection is further expanding its activities in the Greek hospitality sector through a 40-million-euro investment program for the period 2022-2025.

Greek Maritime Golf Event Returns for 8th Year

The Greek Maritime Golf Event, the leading golf tournament for the maritime community, will return for the 8th year in September at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

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.

Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships Appoints Spiros Paschalis as New President

The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) has appointed Spiros Paschalis as its new president.

‘Travel Trade Athens’ Comes Back as Live Event in May

The 8th Travel Trade Athens will return to the Greek capital as a live event during May 9-10.

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.

WTM London Unveils New Brand Identity for its Travel & Hospitality Tech Event

WTM London has redesigned and renamed its travel tech show from “Travel Forward” to “WTM Travel Tech”.

Athens and Crete on ‘Best European Destinations’ List for 2022

Athens and Crete are among Europe’s top 20 best destinations for travel in 2022, according to a list by the EBD.

‘Agora Athens’ Project to Kick Off with Design Contest

The Municipality of Athens is planning an open competition for the redesign of the city’s commercial and tourist center around the popular Monastiraki and Plaka districts.

Athens Makes Top 10 ‘Best European Cities for a Romantic Dinner’ List

Athens, Greece, ranks sixth best European city for a romantic dinner, according to a top 10 list compiled by Uswitch.

Peloponnese Wine Festival Returns to Athens on Feb 21

The Peloponnese Wine Festival returns after two years of absence, and will take place in Athens, on February 21.

Katikies Hotels Joins Video Campaign that Celebrates the Greek Islands

Katikies Hotels has partnered with travel content experts Beautiful Destinations to produce a series of videos that captures the beauty and authentic hospitality of Mykonos and Santorini.

Greece Holds Talks with Italy for Parthenon Frieze Fragment to Stay in Athens

Greece and Italy continue discussions on the permanent return of a Parthenon fragment, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas, to Athens.

WTM London Appoints Juliette Losardo as its New Exhibition Director

Juliette Losardo is the new Exhibition Director of WTM London, a leading global event for the travel industry.

Santorini Among Ryanair’s Top 5 Holiday Destinations for Summer 2022

Ryanair has placed the popular Greek island of Santorini among its top 5 holiday destinations for this summer.

Ski Center ‘3-5 Pigadia’ Now Open for Guests

The 3-5 Pigadia Ski Center, a winter hotspot in northern Greece, has reopened its doors after two years and is welcoming guests for the ski season.

Piraeus Port Authority Among Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022

The Piraeus Port Authority is included on the list of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022” released by the QualityNet Foundation.

Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort Santorini will Open for 2022 in April

Santorini, one of the most popular Greek islands, in April will see the opening of the Radisson Blu Zaffron, a boho-chic resort combining luxury hospitality with Cycladic architecture, for the 2022 season.