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Athens has been nominated for the title of the “Best European Destination 2019″ by the Brussels-based European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

The Greek environment ministry has approved the first of a series of decisions for the revamp of the Antonis Tritsis Environmental Park, the largest green zone in Attica.

Israel’s Fattal Hotel Group is the highest bidder for the historic Esperia Palace Hotel, which is located in the heart of Athens.

City tourism must go hand in hand with residents’ needs and lifestyles, according to the findings of a study conducted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IPSOS research firm.

Aqua Vista Hotels recently participated in a panel discussion titled, “Women Talk about Tourism”, which was held within the framework of the “Money Show Athens 2019”.

Sabre Corporation has released a study, which reveals the top consumer trends that will shape the hospitality industry in 2019 and beyond.

Carnival season has kicked off in Greece with the coastal town of Patra setting the rhythm with a number of events for all.

Some 400 leading figures from tourism and entrepreneurship will discuss the future of travel at the ITB Berlin Convention 2019 during March 6-9.

The European Commission plans to develop a common set of security checks for investor-friendly golden visa schemes by the end of the year.

The European Court of Auditors plans to examine whether EU-designed asylum and return procedures in Greece and Italy are effective and swift.

Athens’ central Omonia Square is set to undergo restoration work, as part of the municipality’s efforts to improve living conditions in the Greek capital.

The finalization of the 20-year extension of the Athens International Airport (AIA) concession agreement is nearing completion.

As part of efforts to promote its wedding tourism options, the Attica Region participated in this year’s Bridal Expo 2019 that was recently held in Athens.

Performance Based Navigation (PBN) will be implemented at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport to address issues of poor weather that has led to the cancellation of flights.

Registration for the 5th “Santorini Experience” sports tourism event is now open, with an early bird 50% discount valid until March 31, 2019.

Forbes Travel Guide has included the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens among the 17 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2019.

SWOT|Hospitality Management Company will take over the management of the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, located in the coastal town of Porto Heli, in the Peloponnese.

Ikos Resorts’ Olivia and Oceania hotels in Greece are the Top All-inclusive Resorts in the World and Europe, according to TripAdvisor’s 2019 lists of the Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Greece’s travel receipts rose by 42.4% year-on-year in November 2018, driven by a 6.2% rise in inbound traffic and increased spending per trip by 35.8%.

Overnight stays in Greece by domestic tourists showed a 7.3 percent decrease in 2018, compared to 2017, according to figures released by Eurostat.