Athens News

The Philopappou Hill rest stop, which is considered a significant landmark in Athens, will undergo restoration after two decades of neglect.

Piano City Athens, the first festival of its kind in the Greek capital, will offer a unique musical experience with performances in public squares among other locations.

Anatolia Hospitality will expand its ONOMA brand to Athens and open a new 5-star ‘Instagrammable’ hotel that offers personalized experiences.

Demand for short-term holiday rentals in Athens is on the rise in the first quarter of 2023.

The 9th Travel Trade Athens aimed to connect Athenian businesses with international MICE professionals and promote collaboration between public and private sectors.

Thai singer BamBam’s K-Pop music video shot in multiple locations in Athens, becomes a viral hit.

Athens hotels said March occupancy levels were up by 20 percent over March 2022 but still down by 4.9 percent over 2019.

Athens’ Serafeio complex will host the first-ever Civil Society Festival, uniting over 200 organizations under 7 themes to promote solidarity and understanding.

Athens has ranked in the top 50 of Europe’s Best Cities 2023 Report by Resonance Consultancy, highlighting the city’s tourism comeback.

Athens Municipality upgraded its Citizens’ Helpline (1595) for direct and efficient response to citizens’ concerns, now available 24/7.

Greece and the US have signed a joint tourism action plan targeting specific areas to increase US tourism flows.

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis confirmed progress of the Panathinaikos Stadium construction, on track for 2026 completion.

The Athens City Festival is back for its second year, featuring over 200 cultural events taking place throughout May in the Greek capital.

A group of German high school students won an educational trip to Athens and had the chance to learn more on Greek culture and history.

Athens International Airport inaugurated its new 16-megawatt photovoltaic park for self-production – self consumption purposes.

GNTO President Angela Gerekou met with local officials and trade representatives to promote Attica and Athens as tourism and culture destinations.

Radisson Hotel Group announced a new hotel in the heart of Athens on Theatrou Square.

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, city residents and heritage groups are calling for the protection of two historic cinemas.

Greece and Athens managed to maintain their strong online reputation during October–December 2022, according to INSETE data.

Mitsis Hotels will invest 36 million euros to convert the historic Schliemann – Mela Mansion in Athens into a 5-star hotel.