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Easter Schedule: Reduced Athens Public Transport Services

During Easter, Athens' public transport will operate on reduced schedules, according to the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA).

Greece and China Strengthen Cooperation in Field of Culture

Greece and China agreed to renew and expand a cooperation agreement connected to underwater cultural heritage.

Piraeus Port Sees 2022 Revenue Soar, Cruise Arrivals Rise

Greece’s largest port Piraeus reported strong turnover and more cruise ship arrivals in 2022.

Who Visits Athens: Study Identifies 10 Travel Persona Profiles

GBR Consulting has identified 10+1 types of people that visit Athens, the historic city and capital of Greece.

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.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

Master Plan for Piraeus Port Upgrade Approved

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.

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.

China Counts on Greece to Further Strengthen Tourism Ties

China is counting on Greece to further strengthen ties in areas such as tourism, education and trade, according to its Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng.

Greece to Launch Tender for Metro Line 2 Extension

Greece set to launch a tender for the extension of Athens Metro Line 2 Anthoupoli-Ilion segment, according to the country's infrastructure ministry.

GNTO Supports Elefsina’s 2023 Cultural Events Program

Aiming to promote Elefsina, West Attica, as a global and sustainable cultural destination, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will support the “Eleusis 2023” program of events.

US Travelers Top 2022 Tax Free Shopping in Greece

US Travelers boosted tax free shopping in Greece during the January-September 2022 period, according to a survey by Global Blue.

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.

Greece Tops ‘World’s Most Popular Luxury Cruise Destinations’ List in October

Greece and the ports of Piraeus, Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes were among the most requested luxury cruise destinations in October, according to a report by CruiseCompete.

Attica Region is Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022

The Region of Attica was named Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony.

GNTO Chief Sees Great Tourism Potential in Piraeus

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou sees Piraeus as a city that can evolve into a popular city break destination offering culture and gastronomy as some of its main attractions.

Savoy Hotel in Piraeus Opens with Refurbished Look

The improvement plan of the historic Savoy Hotel in Piraeus is near completion with the property’s common areas, restaurant, lobby and event halls already sporting a new look.

Attica Group’s New Catamarans Start Routes to Saronic Gulf Islands

Attica Group has launched its three new Aero highspeed catamarans on the Saronic Gulf Islands line.

Attica Group Completes €21m Investment for Argosaronic Routes

Attica Group has received its third Aero highspeed catamaran, the last of three new vessels that will be deployed in the Argosaronic islands from early August.

New Smart Hotel Opens Right Next to Piraeus Port

The Port Square, a new smart hotel in Piraeus, has opened its doors right next to the city’s port.