Attica Governor George Patoulis and Dubai Economy and Tourism Department CEO Issam Kazim The Region of Attica and Dubai are exploring ways to strengthen ties in the tourism field with a focus on gastronomy and health/wellness tourism. While attending the Expo 2020 Dubai, Attica Governor George Patoulis met with Dubai Economy and Tourism Department CEO Issam […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry announced this week that it was designing in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) a new legal framework that would set out the conditions for the development of health and wellness tourism. “A framework that aims to cover all aspects of medical tourism and wellness tourism for those who visit […]
Photo source: @Athens Attica The Region of Attica has won five awards for the video tourism campaign it launched in 2020 to promote the area’s destinations and thematic experiences. Aiming to promote its campaign to to as many markets possible and attract more foreign travelers to Attica, regional authorities took part in a total of […]
Attica was given the title of the World’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination at the recent World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021. The region received the award after competing against leading destinations including Cape Town, Dubai, Maimi, Shanghai, Jakarta and Perth, Australia. Earlier in October, the region had received the title of Europe’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan
Region of Attica executives with Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias at WTM London 2021. “Athens can become a year-round destination offering authentic tourism experiences and options,” Attica Governor George Patoulis said following the region’s participation at WTM London, the international travel trade show that took place at ExCel London earlier in November. The Region
Photo source: @Athens Attica The Greek Region of Attica has been announced Europe’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021, for its unique coastal destinations and diverse tourism products. Attica, which encompasses the entire metropolitan area of Athens, Greece’s capital and largest city, was selected among leading European tourism
“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2021 will return to the Greek capital during November 13-14, after two years of absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event’s organizers announced on Monday. The top sporting event was successfully held in 2019, but was cancelled in 2020 due to the difficult circumstances caused by Covid-19. A virtual event […]
Photo source: @Athens Attica The multiple travel experiences that the destinations of Attica offers its visitors were presented to professionals and the French public during the annual IFTM Top Resa exhibition that ran in Paris earlier in October. “France is among Attica’s main target markets,” the Region of Attica said in an announcement following its […]
Greek residents and tourists in Attica with questions or concerns about the current conditions concerning the wildfires and about protecting their health from exposure to smoke can now call a hotline to get guidelines. Attica Governor George Patoulis recently activated the region’s operational center’s public health protection 1110 helpline is and urging residents and
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 […]


















