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Greece Hands Olympic Flame to Paris 2024 Organizers

Greece on Friday handed over the flame for the Summer Olympic Games to a delegation from the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee during a symbolic ceremony in Athens.

Short-term Rental Managers Seek Meeting with Athens Mayor to Discuss Taxation

Short-term rentals managers are calling on the mayor of Athens to arrange a meeting to discuss ways of cooperation and taxation.

Athenaeum Hotels Group Opening New 5-Star Hotel in Athens

Greek hospitality group Athenaeum Hotels has announced the addition of a new luxury 5-star hotel to its portfolio of properties in Athens.

Study: Athens Among Best Cities for Family Science Trips

Home to five science museums, Athens is included among the top 20 cities for a science trip, according to a new report.

Technopolis: New 3-day Beer Festival Coming to Athens in May

A new beer festival is coming to Athens and for three days will quench the thirst of beer lovers with well-known and rare beer labels from around the world.

Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023

Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros.

Air Travel Capacity Hits a High as Greek Easter Holiday Rush Begins

Air ticket bookings show a strong demand by Greeks for domestic and international travel for Orthodox Easter and May Day.

Greece Launches Contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System on Athens Airport Express Buses

A new contactless 'Tap & Pay' System is now available for passengers riding the express buses to Athens International Airport.

Mideast Travel Promotes Greece at Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt

Mideast Travel introduced the "captivating charm" and rich cultural heritage of Greece during the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt.

Acropolis Museum Exhibition: The Parthenon and Byron

On the occasion of 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, the Acropolis Museum honors his memory with a symbolic exhibition.

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Best Greek Hotels for 2024

More than 100 Greek hotels are on Tripadvisor's "Best of the Best" lists for 2024 that are based on reviews of real travelers.

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

The Bridge: Avant Mar Hotel to Open New ‘Bar Destination’ on Paros

A key feature of the Avant Mar on Paros this year will be "The Bridge", the hotel's new Gin and Tonic Bar expected to become a new "bar destination" on the island.

Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023

The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greek Tourism Minister Discusses Initiatives with Austria, Albania and Montenegro

Greece’s Tourism Minister discussed joint initiatives and the exchange of expertise with tourism officials from Albania, Montenegro and Austria.

Athens and China Further Develop Relations in Tourism and Culture

Athens and China will be working together to promote and enhance ties through joint initiatives in culture, tourism, and film.

Travel Agents from Eastern China Explore Athens, Greek Islands

Travel agents from Eastern China recently cruised the Greek islands and visited top hot spots in Athens and Nafplion during a fam trip supported by the GNTO.

Mideast Travel Sponsors Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Kuwait

Leading Greek travel agency Mideast Travel Worldwide once again sponsored and participated in the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Kuwait.

Easter Activities for Children and Adults in Athens Begin April 20

The Municipality of Athens has announced an Easter holiday program that will include activities - for both children and adults - inspired by Greek customs.

CBRE: Greece Among Top 5 Countries in Europe Attracting Hotel Investment Interest

Greece and Athens are winning over investors interested in the hotel sector thanks to robust tourism figures.