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Athens Among Europe’s Top MICE Destinations for 2024

Athens was recognized as a top MICE destination in Europe for 2024, with two hotels in the city named among the best for meetings.

NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Welcomes New Executive Chef, Revamps Menu

The NJV Athens Plaza, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, has welcomed acclaimed Chef Panagiotis Anastasiou to lead its culinary team.

Athens Mayor: ‘No More Concrete and Massive Constructions’ in the Greek Capital

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for the implementation of height restriction laws in efforts to put a stop to the unregulated increase in the number of new high rise buildings.

Acropolis Museum: Events with Free Admission for International Museum Day

The Acropolis Museum in Athens will commemorate International Museum Day on May 18 with free admission and a series of cultural events.

Η LE MONDE φιλοξένησε τον ευρωπαϊκό διαγωνισμό Olivier Roellinger για τη διαφύλαξη των θαλάσσιων πόρων

Ο διαγωνισμός Olivier Roellinger αφορούσε τη γεωγραφική περιοχή της Νότιας κι Ανατολικής Ευρώπης.

Survey: Athens a Bargain Destination for UK Travelers this Year

Athens is once again among the Top 5 most affordable city break destinations in Europe for British travelers this year.

Athens City Festival this Week Features Music Events, Treasure Hunts, Museum Visits

The 3rd This is Athens – City Festival continues this week with a diverse lineup of events and activities, all offering free admission.

NEW Hotel in Athens Unveils Fresh Concepts, Menus for its Restaurants

The NEW Hotel in Athens has revamped its Lobby Bar and Art Lounge, unveiling fresh concepts and menus just in time for the summer season ahead.

Athens City Festival Continues with Free Events for All

The 3rd This is Athens – City Festival is currently underway, offering entertainment events, creative activities, guided tours and book readings for families and adults.

Airlines Schedule 3.3 Million Seats for Greece in May

Airlines have scheduled an average 3.3 million seats for Greece this month up by 15% over a year ago to meet the demand.

Attica Governor Hardalias has Big Plans for Athens’ Parks

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias is aiming to transform Athens' metropolitan park fueled by a budget of 43 million euros.

AEGEAN to Transfer Holy Light from Athens to Greek Cities, Islands

AEGEAN will transfer the Holy Light to nine destinations in Greece ahead of Holy Saturday’s midnight Easter ceremony.

Study: Actions Needed to Establish Thessaloniki as Top Tourist Destination

Thessaloniki needs to first complete major infrastructure projects before it can establish itself as a top tourist destination, study finds.

Athens Among Top 10 Digital Nomad Cities in Europe

Athens is among the top 10 cities for digital nomads in Europe, according to a list released by digital PR agency Reboot Online.

Attica: Greece’s Most Visited Region in 2023  

Attica, the region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, was the most visited in Greece in 2023 accounting for over 7.8 million tourist visits.

Study: Athens Among Top 10 European Hotspots for Art Lovers

Athens is 7th on the list of the top 20 best European cities for travelers who love art.

Booming Influx of American Tourists Expected in Europe this Summer

The number of Americans traveling to Europe is set to rise by 34% this summer, with Athens among the Top 10 destinations.

Travel Activity Surges in Greece as Easter Holiday Begins

Traffic increases at Piraeus Port, Athens Airport, and major highways as Greeks set off for the five-day Easter holiday.

Greek Airline AEGEAN Invests in More Seats and New Routes

Greek airline AEGEAN plans to expand seating capacity across its key hubs this year following a record performance 2023.

Athens Flair Hotel Opens Doors for ‘Open House Athens’ Event

The Athens Flair, a boutique hotel in Athens, recently opened its doors for architectural tours within the framework of the Open House events in the city.