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Aria Hotels: Revamped ‘La Divina’ Ready to Welcome Visitors in Athens

The fully renovated historic hotel "La Divina" on Adrianou Street in Thissio, Athens, will open its doors and welcome visitors as of April 1.

Greece’s Cycling Tour 2024 to Start in Thessaloniki, Finish in Athens

The "DEI International Cycling Tour of Greece" event for the first time will start from Thessaloniki and end in Athens, "uniting" the two major urban centers of Greece.

Visits to the Acropolis in Athens Generate €60 Million in 2023

Visits to the Acropolis in Athens in 2023 generated 60 million euros in revenues, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Greek Runner Fotis Zisimopoulos Wins 41st Spartathlon Ultra Race

Greek ultra-runner Fotis Zisimopoulos won this year’s Spartathlon ultra race from Athens to Sparta.

Acropolis Among Top 10 Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites

The Acropolis in Athens ranks as one of the world's most beautiful cultural world heritage sites.

Boutique Hotel ‘LOOM Athens’ Opens in Kerameikos Neighborhood

LOOM Athens, a new boutique hotel in Athens’ historic Kerameikos district, pays homage to the area’s rich history of arts and crafts.

Fresh Hotel in Athens Expands, Introduces New Lobby and More Rooms

The Fresh Hotel in Athens has expanded and now features a new reception, 15 new guest rooms and an additional roof garden.

Klafthmonos Square in Athens Gets 100 New Parking Spaces

The Municipality of Athens has added 100 parking spaces at the Klafthmonos Square car park, aiming to ease traffic and parking problems in the city center.

Visa Sets Up Automatic Ticket Machines at Main Tourist Sites in Greece

Visa has installed automated ticket points at the Acropolis, Ancient Olympia, Epidaurus and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi.

Acropolis Visitor Zones Go into Effect in September

Special visitor zones aimed at easing tourist traffic to the Acropolis in Athens are set to go into effect on September 4.

Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Gives No Timetable for Demolition of Top Floors

Ble Kedros, representing Coco-mat Hotels, will carry out a study before tearing down two floors of its hotel in Athens.

Greece Braces for Second ‘Severe’ Heatwave this Week

Greek authorities have issued high alert warnings over an expected new heatwave set to start on Thursday, July 20.

Greece Cuts Operating Hours at Archaeological Sites Due to Heatwave

Greek archaeological sites and monuments will remain closed between noon and 17:30 due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

Greek Tourism Ministry Shuts Down Athens Hotel for Construction Violation

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be shutting down Coco-Mat Athens BC hotel after it was found to be in violation of building laws.

Greek Court Rules Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Must Tear Down Top Floors

A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis.

Greece Takes Emergency Measures Ahead of Heatwave ‘Cleon’

Greece is taking emergency measures ahead of a weeklong heatwave expected to send temperatures into the 40s (Celsius).

New Visitor Zones to Ease Tourist Traffic at the Acropolis

Greece’s culture minister said visitor zones aimed at reducing waiting times to enter the Acropolis will soon take effect.

UK’s Newmarket Adds New Guided Trips to Greece for 2024

UK tour operator Newmarket Holidays to add more guided and escorted trips to Greece in 2024 and extra capacity on popular options.

Neoma Hotel in Athens Hosts Château Margüi Wine Tasting Event

The Neoma Hotel in Athens hosted a luxurious wine tasting event with Château Margüi, blending exquisite wines, culinary artistry and warm hospitality.