New Study On Athens’ Tourism Carrying Capacity Starts

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View from Anafiotika, Athens. Photo source: @Visit Greece The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has commenced a study into the tourism carrying capacity of Athens, in partnership with the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA). “Tourism Carrying Capacity” is defined by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as “the maximum

DM Hospitality Launches Partnership with Athens Lights Urban Hotel

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Greek hotel consulting and management company DM Hospitality has partnered with Athens Lights Urban Hotel, a boutique property located near the center of the Greek capital. DM Hospitality launched operations in 2020, aiming to offer high-quality innovative services to the hospitality industry. Through the partnership, Athens Lights Urban Hotel will benefit from the many

Meandros Cruises Resumes Daily Sailings from Athens to Saronic Islands

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Meandros Cruises, a company with a long experience in the Greek tourism industry, has resumed operations for the summer season. The company is once again offering scheduled day– and multi-day cruises from Athens to nearby destinations of the Saronic gulf including Agistri and Aegina. Its traditional wooden vessels sail every morning from Piraeus’ Zeas marina […]

Athens’ Plaka District Cleaned From Graffiti

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The Athens Municipality recently concluded a major cleanup operation to remove graffiti from the walls of monuments and buildings in the area of Plaka, a popular tourism district located next to the Acropolis. “After Ermou and Stadiou streets, the district of Thisio, Patision street and other areas in Athens, our crews carried out a cleanup […]

Old Acropolis Museum to Reopen as Exhibition Venue

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The Old Acropolis Museum in Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Old Acropolis Museum in Athens, will be restored and upgraded in order to reopen as an exhibition venue, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently announced. Located next to the Parthenon, the building has remained closed for 13 years but will soon be restored and […]

Hotelising Now Offers Digital Marketing Services

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Greek hotel sales management company Hotelising is now offering digital marketing services for companies of the tourism and hospitality sectors. According to an announcement, the company looks to constantly upgrade its services in its aim to cover the needs of its customers that seek 360-degree marketing and sales solutions. Following the launch of its new […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Katakolon as New Embarkation Port in Greece

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece. This is the first time NCL has added a secondary homeport in Greece as part of its ongoing exploration of new itinerary options. Starting September 17, guests sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway’s immersive Mediterranean sailings in 2021 will have […]

SNF Nostos 2021 Summer Festival Returns to Athens

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SNF Nostos, the summer festival of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), this year is returning to Athens with a five-day program full of cultural performances, sports events and innovative conferences. For 2021, the foundation has decided to hold the festival later than usual, in late August. Energizing sounds, entrancing activities, easy laughter, friendly encounters,

Lycabettus Hill ‘Green’ Overhaul Underway

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A 1.5-million-euro revamp program that will breathe new life into Athens’ Lycabettus Hill is underway aiming to create an urban oasis that is safe for visitors and residents and provides ample space for recreation, the municipal authority said this week. More specifically, the overhaul works to be funded by the European Investment Bank include the […]

Athens on TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places 2021’ List

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece TIME Magazine has included Athens on its list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021” for its prime cruise infrastructure and tourism offerings. The magazine’s annual list shines a light on ingenuity, creativity, revitalization and reopenings in destinations across the world. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations of