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Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

Greece Sees Four Wins at 4th Annual World MICE Awards

Two hotels, one destination management company and one exhibition center in Greece were honored at the annual World MICE Awards ceremony in Berlin that celebrates the finest MICE brands from across the globe.

Athens-Attica Hoteliers See Positive Signs for Year Ahead  

January occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased by 3.1% over a year ago giving hoteliers reason to be optimistic.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enters New Phase of Growth in Greece

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announces plans to expand to popular and emerging destinations in Greece.

Online Reputation for Greece and Athens on Upward Trend

American and British travelers give Greece and Athens highest points in online discussions in Q4 2023.

Greece’s The Ellinikon Experience Park Gets ‘Gold’ Sustainability Certification

The Ellinikon Experience Park in Athens is the first project in the New Construction category with SITES certification in Europe.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece to Change Golden Visa Rules, Increase Investment Limit

Greece will be changing its Golden visa rules to attract more ‘significant investments’ and to ensure market balance.

Greek Transport Ministry Gives Tips for Safe Winter Driving

The Greek Transport Ministry has released a video with road safety advice and tips for driving in bad weather.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.

Athens Hotels See Drop in August Occupancy, Room Rates and RevPar

Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July.

Gaia Festival 2023 to Celebrate Culture and Land of Attica

Attica’s past, present and future will be promoted at the “Attica Gaia Festival | New Thesmoforia” event during September 16-24.

Jan-July Occupancy Levels at Athens – Attica Hotels up by 19.2%

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 75.4 percent in the first seven months of the year.

Greece’s F&B Sector Recovers Fully in Q1 2023

Greece’s food and beverages sector fully recovered in the first quarter of 2023 compared to same period in pre-Covid 2019.

Attica Shares its Gastronomy with Foodies at NatGeo Festival in UK

Attica’s unique culinary offerings were introduced at the 2023 National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London.

Athens Hoteliers See Occupancy Level Improvement in January-June

Athens hoteliers welcomed a rise in occupancy levels in the first half of the year, reaching 73%.

Royal Emblems of King Otto of Greece Found in Tatoi Palace

The royal emblems of King Otto of Greece, including his crown, scepter and sword, were found at the former royal palace in Tatoi, northern Athens.

Penteli Municipality Unveils Signs for Hiking and Cycling Trails

Penteli Municipality has completed the signposting of the area’s first two hiking and cycling trails on Pentelicus mountain.

Pre-Covid Occupancy Levels Still Not Achievable for Athens Hoteliers  

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens reached 63.7% during January-April, down by 5.9% compared to 2019.