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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.

Attica Region Comes Closer to Arabian Market at ATM 2023 Expo

The Region of Attica introduced its various tourism destinations and unique travel experiences to the Middle Eastern market during the recent Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2023.

Attica Region Boasts 18 Blue Flag Beaches in 2023

Attica, Greece's most populous region, celebrates 18 Blue Flag Beaches for 2023, placing Greece in the second spot worldwide for this prestigious recognition.

Greece’s South Aegean Region Boasts Most Arrivals, Revenues and Stays in 2022

For a second year in a row, the South Aegean Region is Greece’s leader in terms of arrivals, stays and revenues in 2022.

Rise in Occupancy Levels for Athens Hotels in March

Athens hotels said March occupancy levels were up by 20 percent over March 2022 but still down by 4.9 percent over 2019.

GNTO and Athens Officials Discuss Attica Tourism Promotion

GNTO President Angela Gerekou met with local officials and trade representatives to promote Attica and Athens as tourism and culture destinations.

ProWein 2023: Attica Region Takes Part in Top Wine Event in Germany

Attica Region participated in Germany’s ProWein wine exhibition for the fourth consecutive year, showcasing eight wine producers.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Levels Rise by 69% in Jan-Feb

First two months of the year set positive pace for Athens – Attica hotel occupancy forecasts.

Survey: Tourists Consider Athens a ‘Must-see’ Destination

Tourist satisfaction towards Athens’ tourism product increased in 2022 with visitors labeling the city as a “must-see destination”.

Attica: Tourism Tops Agenda of Talks with Lithuania’s New Ambassador to Greece

Attica’s governor and Lithuania’s ambassador to Greece have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations in tourism, entrepreneurship and shipping.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

Greece and Mexico Strengthen Cultural and Regional Ties for Future Collaborations

Greece and Mexico are exploring future collaborations in the fields of culture, innovation, business and green tourism.

Applications for Greek Investor Visas Soar in Q4 2022

Foreign investors are rushing to get a Greek golden visa before the minimum investment requirement increases in April.

Athens – Attica Hotels Reach 69.1% Occupancy in 2022

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens, Attica, reached 69.1% in 2022, still down by 10.7% over pre-Covid 2019.

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

New York Times: Methana One of ‘52 Places to Go in 2023’

Methana, situated on a volcanic peninsula attached to Northeastern Peloponnese, was included in The New York Times’ “52 Places to go in 2023” list.

Greece has High Hopes for Tourism in 2023

Greece will begin welcoming foreign visitors early in 2023 as the tourism season is expected to officially kick off in March.