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

‘Travel Trade Athens’ Comes Back as Live Event in May

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The 8th Travel Trade Athens 2022, the annual B2B tourism event of the Municipality of Athens will return to the Greek capital as a live event during May 9-10. Every year, Travel Trade Athens brings together Greek and foreign tourism professionals with the aim to promote the Greek capital to international markets. Since its inception, […]

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 & […]

Athens and Crete on ‘Best European Destinations’ List for 2022

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: EBD / Aleskandar Todorovic Athens and Crete are among the 20 Best European Destinations for 2022, ranking 15th and 20th respectively, on the list recently released by the European Best Destinations (EBD). EBD is a Brussels-based organization aiming to promote culture and tourism in Europe. In its 13th edition, the online […]

Athens’ Megaron Concert Hall Offers Online 360° Tour of its Premises

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Aiming to promote its concert venues and attract more international conferences, Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall now provides its online visitors with a 360° tour of its premises. The new digital tool is available to Greek and foreign users, with information both in Greek and in English. Online visitors can tour Megaron’s premises and […]

‘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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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

Minister: New Hotel Investments Brighten Athens City Center

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Omonia Square, Athens The Greek Tourism Ministry is taking initiatives in collaboration with the Citizens Protection Ministry to improve safety in large Greek cities and mainly in Athens as part of its plan to boost city break travel, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said recently. In an interview to SKAI radio, Kikilias welcomed new hotel investments […]

Peloponnese Wine Festival Returns to Athens on Feb 21

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After two years of absence, the Peloponnese Wine Festival 2022 will return to Athens on February 21. The annual event will gather some of Greece’s top wine producers and offer the chance to visitors to discuss and taste wines of the current and previous years from the Peloponnese. The event will take place at the Royal […]

Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort Santorini will Open for 2022 in April

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Photo source: radissonhotels.com Santorini, one of the most popular the Greek islands, in April will see the Radisson Blu Zaffron, a boho-chic resort combining luxury hospitality with Cycladic architecture, open its doors to guests from all over the world. Set to open for 2022 on April 18 near Kamari, the resort features 103 rooms, suites […]