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Athens Hotel Occupancy Continues to Lag Behind pre-Covid Levels

Despite Greece’s strong comeback in tourism in 2022, Athens hoteliers are far from satisfied with the occupancy levels in the first eight months of the year.

Attica Group’s New Catamarans Start Routes to Saronic Gulf Islands

Attica Group has launched its three new Aero highspeed catamarans on the Saronic Gulf Islands line.

Hotel Stays More Affordable in Athens Than in Other European Cities

A study found hotel stays in Athens more affordable compared to most other European destinations with average room rates much lower than those offered in rival cities.

Athens Hotels Still Struggling to Boost Occupancy Levels

Hotels in the Greek capital are still struggling to increase occupancy levels, which suffered a blow after the onset of Covid-19, according to the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Attica Group Completes €21m Investment for Argosaronic Routes

Attica Group has received its third Aero highspeed catamaran, the last of three new vessels that will be deployed in the Argosaronic islands from early August.

New Video Promotes Attica’s Cultural Tourism Options

The Region of Attica has released a new video that promotes the cultural tourism options of its destinations to international travelers.

Athens Hotel Room Rates Cheaper than in Rival Cities

Athens hotel room rates were cheaper than rival cities - Rome, Paris, Vienna, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid and Istanbul - in the first five months of 2022, according to data by GBR Consulting.

January-April Occupancy Rates Disappoint Athens Hoteliers

Hoteliers in Athens are disappointed as occupancy rates, recorded in the first 4 months of the year, marked a 33.6% decline over the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.

Greece’s International Cycling Tour to Start from Crete

The “International Cycling Tour of Hellas” event in Greece will kick off from Crete on April 27 with a total of 147 cyclists ready for five days of action.

Poseidonion Grand Hotel Ready for ‘Weekend in Tweed’ Event

Dozens of cyclists will gather on the island of Spetses during April 15-17 to participate in the “Weekend in Tweed” event organized by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Athens Epidaurus Festival Announces Program for 2022

The Athens Epidaurus Festival has unveiled its summer 2022 events program that will feature some 70 productions and 2,000 performers.

Attica and Dubai Discuss Tourism Cooperation

The Region of Attica and Dubai are exploring ways to strengthen ties in the tourism field with a focus on gastronomy and health/wellness tourism.

Attica’s Coastal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting.

Greece Launches International Tender for New Concession of Attiki Odos

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway system in Attica.

Study Reveals Why More and More Film Productions are Being Shot in Greece

All the more international film productions are selecting Greek destinations as filming locations due to financial incentives offered, says diaNEOsis.

Attica Region Wins 5 Awards for Video Tourism Campaign

The Region of Attica has won five awards for its 2020 video tourism campaign launched to promote its destinations and thematic experiences.

Attica Voted World’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2021

The Region of Attica in Greece was given the title of the World’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2021 at this year’s World Travel Awards.

Greece: Hotel Booking Demand to Hit 20-year High in 2022, Says Eurobank

Demand for hotel bookings in Greece is expected to hit a 20-year high in 2022, according to data presented by Eurobank.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Levels Pick Up in June-Oct but Problems Remain

Despite June-October occupancy levels at Athens hotels indicating positive signs of recovery, the city’s hotel association sees no positive trend in bookings in the coming months.

Attica Shows its Authentic Tourism Experiences to UK Market

The Region of Attica presented its authentic tourism experiences to UK tourism professionals during the WTM London 2021 travel trade show.