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Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

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Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown To Foreign Travelers
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Attica’s costal area and islands were unknown to almost half of the foreign travelers that visited Athens in 2021, GBR Consulting Managing Consultant Stefan Merkenhof said during a press event earlier this week. Merkenhof on Tuesday presented the results of the “17th Survey on Guest Satisfaction and Hotel Performance […]

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

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Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up
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Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction in the Greek capital. According to research conducted by GBR Consulting, approximately 2,500 hotel rooms are currently under construction in Athens with an additional 2,500 rooms expected to be created as part The Ellinikon mega-project on the

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

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Athens Tourism To Cover Lost Ground In 2nd Semester, Says Aia Chief
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, provided that Covid-19 travel restrictions have loosened, Athens International Airport (AIA) CEO Yiannis Paraschis told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday. According to Paraschis, the Greek capital’s tourism

Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid-19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors in 2021

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Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid 19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors In 2021
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Photo source: @Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 health and safety measures were among the reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, according to data presented during an online press event on Tuesday by Athens International Airport (AIA) and the Athens – Attica & […]

‘Agora Athens’ Project to Kick Off with Design Contest

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‘agora Athens’ Project To Kick Off With Design Contest
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Monastiraki Square. Photo source: Municipality of Athens The Athens city council approved this week the launch of an open competition for the redesign of the city’s commercial and tourist center around the popular Monastiraki and Plaka districts. The project dubbed “Agora Athens” is being carried out in collaboration with the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen (EEA) and […]

Athens Makes Top 10 ‘Best European Cities for a Romantic Dinner’ List

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Athens Makes Top 10 ‘best European Cities For A Romantic Dinner’ List
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Photo: Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens. Athens is among Europe’s best cities for a romantic dinner, ranking sixth on a list compiled by Uswitch.com, an online telephone and switching service comparing prices of products and services. By evaluating local restaurants’ romantic atmosphere, food and service ratings, and scraping thousands of reviews, Uswitch.com/mortgages

Smart Signs on the Streets of Athens Honor Historical Figures of the Philhellenic Movement

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Smart Signs On The Streets Of Athens Honor Historical Figures Of The Philhellenic Movement
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The City of Athens has installed 62 smart signs on the streets of the Greek capital to honor the Philhellenic movement and mark the 200th anniversary since the 1821 Greek Revolution. Titled “Walking with the Philhellenes”, the project was initiated by ELLET – The Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage and carried out in […]