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Newel Hospitality Collection Opens Hotel in Metaxourgeio, Athens

The Newel, a Greek hospitality brand that owns and operates aparthotels in the Greek capital, has opened its new property in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood in Athens.

Athens’ Tourism Campaign Takes Over NYC’s Times Square and London’s Underground

New Yorkers and Londoners recently got a sample of what Athens has to offer tourists through a campaign titled “You Belong in Athens”.

SAS: Greek Destinations on 2023 Summer Flight Program

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced its 2023 summer program, which will see flights to over 100 destinations including Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Rhodes and Chania.

Athens to Restore Maria Callas’ Home into Academy of Lyric Art

The former Athens home of the one of the world’s greatest opera performers, Maria Callas, will be refurbished and once completed house the Academy of Lyric Art Maria Callas.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece Breaks Record, Says Report

Demand for luxury villas in Greece broke all records with 26.3% of all purchases made on the islands of Mykonos and Corfu, according to data by Greece Sotheby’s International Realty.

Greece Bets on Athenian Riviera to Boost Tourist Arrivals

The Greek Tourism Ministry is counting on the Athenian Riviera to attract thousands of travelers to Greece and particularly to Athens.

Cyprus Airways Announces More Flights to Athens for Christmas

Cyprus Airways has added over 6,000 additional seats to Athens, Paris and Yerevan to boost its capacity over the coming Christmas period.

The Ellinikon Experience Park Announces Festive Christmas Events

The Ellinikon Experience Park has announced its 2022 Christmas program of events aiming to attract both residents and visitors of Athens.

Sustainable Cruise Ship ‘Costa Toscana’ Brings its Italian Flair to Piraeus, Greece – Photo Report

The environmentally conscious Costa Toscana, the flagship of Costa Cruise Lines, recently visited Piraeus, as part of its repositioning cruise to Dubai.

Volotea: New Athens-Toulouse Route for Summer 2023

Spanish low-cost airline Volotea will connect Athens, Greece, to Toulouse, France, twice a week starting in May 2023.

Athens – NYC Mayors Agree to Work Together Under Sister City Deal

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and NYC Mayor Eric Adams have signed a sister city agreement, which paves the way for joint initiatives in several fields including tourism.

Athens Rings in Christmas Season with Tree Lighting Party

Athens Christmas tree lighting marks the opening of dozens of holiday events in the Greek capital.

French Travel Agents Get to Know Trikala, Thessaly

Trikala's DMO promoted the destination’s tourism offerings to French travel agents during the Selectour conference held in Athens.

Athens’ Acropolis Museum Announces Events for Holiday Season

The Acropolis Museum is inviting Athens' residents and visitors to experience the upcoming holiday season by taking part in a number of festive events.

Athens Among Europe’s Cheapest City Break Destinations for 2023

Condé Nast Traveller has included Athens as one of the cheapest and nicest European cities to visit in 2023.

Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki Wins Business Excellence Award

The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki was rewarded for its business management model at the EFQM Awards in Athens.

Greek Travel Agents Team Up with City of Athens to Promote Tourism

Greek travel and tourism associations have joined forces with the Municipality of Athens to promote tourism through a series of jointly organized events and initiatives.  

SETE Conference to ‘Reimagine’ Greece’s Tourism Success

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will “reimagine” Greece’s tourism success at its annual conference that will be held this year on December 15.

Athens Hotels Sponsor ‘Omonoia Christmas Market’

The Greek capital’s Omonoia Square will transform into a festive commercial and entertainment hub, sponsored by the area’s hotels and other businesses, for the holiday season.

Acropolis Museum Launches New Social and Educational Programs

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced new educational activities designed for schools and people of different backgrounds in Greece and abroad.