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GNTO President Shows Support to ‘Clean it Like Greek’ Initiative

GNTO President Angela Gerekou recently attended the beach cleanup initiatives of the Aquahelp Foundation on the islands of Patmos, Arki and Lipsi.

Greece to Move Forward with Athenian Riviera Regeneration Project

The Greek government has revealed its plan for the regeneration of the 70km coastal zone extending from Faliro to Sounio on the Athenian Riviera.

Attica Region’s Digital Tourism Campaign Honored at IAB MIXX Awards 2020

The digital tourism campaign of the Attica Region won three honors at the IAB MIXX Awards 2020.

Athens Hotels Score High for Covid-19 Safety Measures

International and Greek travelers gave Athens hotels a high rating for the Covid-19 safety measures implemented in 2020, a GBR survey has revealed.

Coronavirus Puts Athens’ Hospitality Market on Hold

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, international travel restrictions and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold.

Athens-Attica Hotels Report €700m Revenue Loss in 2020 Due to Covid-19

Attica's hotels in 2020 saw a revenue loss of 700 million euros after a severe drop of arrivals and occupancy rates due to Covid-19.

Plans to Promote Wine Tourism in Attica Begin to Fall in Place

The Attica Region is joining forces with wine and food experts to design a digital wine map to promote Attica's wine products and routes.

AEGEAN Introduces Covid-19 Testing Option for Passengers

AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at medical facilities in Greece.

Vouliagmeni Marina to Get Upgrade to Accommodate Super and Mega Yachts

The Vouliagmeni marina, located south of Athens’ center, is set to undergo major upgrade works with the aim to attract super and mega yachts.

Greece Pushes Forward with Port Upgrades

Greece is accelerating procedures in order to move ahead with infrastructure upgrades at ports across the country, according to Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

Additional Covid-19 Measures Announced for Greek Destinations

Starting on Saturday, September 26, additional precautionary measures will apply to a number of Greek regions, including Attica and Trikala, with the aim to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Greece Presented to US Travel Agents at ASTA’s Virtual Event

Greece’s tourism offerings were presented to US travel agents during the ASTA Global Live online event of the American Society of Travel Advisors.

ΣΔΞΑ: Νέος κύκλος webinars για τον τουρισμό το φθινόπωρο

Νέο κύκλο webinars για τον ελληνικό τουρισμό θα διοργανώσει ο Σύλλογος Διευθυντών Ξενοδοχείων Αθηνών – Αττικής (ΣΔΞΑ) από το φθινόπωρο.

Thessaloniki Promoted at Virtual post-Covid-19 Expo

Thessaloniki's tourism offerings were presented to Chinese travel professionals during the "Partnerships in European Tourism" virtual expo.

Poseidon Hotel on the Athenian Riviera Opens its Doors

The Poseidon Athens Hotel has opened its doors to welcome visitors to the Athenian Riviera.

Grecotel Announces the Opening of its Resorts in Greece

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts is getting ready to open its resorts, located at popular Greek destinations including Attica, Mykonos and the Peloponnese, from July 1.

Athens Municipality Approves 6.8km City Walk

The Municipality of Athens has approved a city walk which will focus on unifying the city’s archaeological sites and landmarks.

Athens Parks Reopen to the Public

Parks in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown.

European Committee of the Regions Elects Attica Governor as its Vice President

Attica Governor George Patoulis has been elected Vice President of the European Committee of the Regions for the 2020-2025 period.

Greece to Launch Tenders for 10 Ports in 2020

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said the government would be launching tenders for the development of 10 state-owned ports within the year.