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Athens-Attica Hotel Numbers Dwindling After 2004 Games

The total number of hotel units in Attica dropped by three percent, down from 669 in 2005 to 649 in 2016, due to the crisis in the hotel business, according to the Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Culture, Gastronomy Central in Attica Region’s New Tourism Promo Plan

Culture and gastronomy will play a central role in promoting Attica as a leading tourism destination, according to the regional authority’s strategic plan.

Turkey Comes Closer to Attica Destinations

The multiple travel experiences the destinations of Attica can offer Turkish visitors for short breaks throughout the year were presented last week to leading tour operators, journalists and bloggers from Turkey at an event in the Sismanoglio Hall in Istanbul.

Greece: New Tourism Action Plan to Support Islands Struggling with Refugee Influx

Greece has announced a tourism action plan in view of the new season, which sets out a series of actions required in order to strengthen market share, secure revenue growth and assist the country's islands that are under pressure due to refugee flows.

Athens Carnival Celebrations at Syntagma Square

Marking the last week of meat before Lent and the beginning of carnival season (Apokria), the City of Athens invites young and old to four days of food and fun beginning at 6pm on Ash Thursday, March 3, at Syntagma Square.

‘Drops of Breath’ Underwater Dance Performance on Display at Athens Airport

"Drops of Breath", the world’s first underwater dance performance that took place under the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, Attica, last September, is the theme of the new exhibition that recently opened at the Art and Environment Exhibition Area in Athens...

Athens Shipping Meet to Take Up the Challenge

Employment, environment, financing and Piraeus’ growth are the challenges to be explored at the 2nd Naftemporiki Shipping Conference which kicks off on Tuesday, January 26, at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso resort in Vouliagmeni.

Attica Region 5-year Tourism Promo Plan Takes Off

Promoting the wider Attica region as an ideal short break destination as well as bringing to the fore the unknown side of life on the outskirts of Athens and across the region, are among the priorities set by the Attica Region in its tourism promotion strategy for the next five years.

New Agreement for Sale of Astir Palace Signed

The new agreement for the concession of the Astir Palace Resort has been signed by main stakeholder National Bank, Greek state privatization fund TAIPED and the preferred bidder, Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund.

Astir Palace Deal Expected to be Signed on Dec 30

The signing of the new agreement for the sale of the Astir Palace Resort to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate by National Bank and Greek state privatization fund TAIPED is expected to take place on Wednesday, December 30.

Astir Palace Sale to Pick Up Pace

The sale of a majority stake in the highly coveted Astir Palace Resort to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund is set to start anew this week.

Region of Attica Unveils New Tourism Strategy

Aiming to attract more visitors and increase length of stay, the Region of Attica on Monday presented a new five-year strategy that will focus on the promotion of its various destinations and advantages for year round tourism.

Face of the Week: Marianna Lanara, Beverage Manager at Matsuhisa Athens, Astir Palace Resort

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Marianna Lanara, the Beverage Manager/Sommelier at Matsuhisa Athens, Astir Palace Resort.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Wins at 1st Annual World Spa Awards

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso was crowned "Greece’s Best Wellness Spa" at the first World Spa Awards on Monday, held in Vietnam.

August 15 Holiday: Tips on What to do in Athens While Greece Celebrates

Mid-August is a great time for residents and visitors to be in Athens city center as it is less crowded, there are no traffic jams and it is more quiet than usual. This may just be the best time to go out and really explore Athens center and Attica!

Οι εκδηλώσεις του Υπουργείου Πολιτισμού για την Πανσέληνο του Αυγούστου

Το Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού, Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων, όπως κάθε χρόνο έτσι και φέτος, το Σάββατο 29 Αυγούστου γιορτάζει την αυγουστιάτικη Πανσέληνο και οργανώνει εκδηλώσεις με ελεύθερη είσοδο - αυτή τη φορά σε περισσότερους από 140 αρχαιολογικούς χώρους, μνημεία και μουσεία σε όλ...

Three Beaches in Greece Lose Blue Flag Status

Three of Greece's beaches have been stripped of their coveted Blue Flag status for 2015.

Suburban, InterCity Trains Cancel Routes on Monday

The workers’ unions of Athens Suburban Railway (TrainOSE) and the InterCity, as well as the Athens Metro have announced cancellations of their routes and work stoppages today, August 3, between 10am and 3pm. The suburban railway (proastiakos) will not carry out Athens, Patras,...

July Teaser Video for Upcoming World’s 1st Underwater Dance Performance in Greece

In anticipation of the world premiere of "Drops of Breath" in Greece, the first underwater dance-visual performance in the heart of the Mediterranean sea, organizers have released the July teaser video.

Anavyssos, Lagonissi Beaches Offer Special Needs Swimming Access

Attica regional authorities have installed two mobility ramps at the beaches of Anavyssos and Lagonissi along the southeastern Athens coastline to provide swimming access to people with disabilities as part of the ongoing “Holistic Approach to Accessible Tourism” program.