The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) and the city of Athens are joining forces to stimulate tourism to the capital of Greece, often referred to as the ‘cradle of Western civilization’. The ...

Summers in Athens are about historical sights like the Parthenon, colorful markets and plates of souvlakis. But lately, it’s gotten hard to cope with the number of people chasing those exact things.

Feb. 26—Athens Tourism and Cultural Resources Coordinator Katie Birk gave the City Council an on-screen tour of the new Tourism website Monday, Feb. 22. From the home page you can navigate to sections ...

Athens has had infrastructure shortcomings for quite some time. Climate change and a tourism boom magnified the problems. The city's infrastructure chief hopes greener upgrades can be a solution.

History will always be top draw in Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities. But innovative bars, restaurants and street art are pumping fresh life into the Greek capital’s core, imbuing its most ...

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Climbing to the top of the Acropolis of Athens, the birthplace of democracy, has always been a feat for the brave. Never more so, perhaps, than in recent summers when the city has sweated through long ...

In 2024, some 7 million international tourists visited Athens. This year, 10 million people are expected to take to the streets of Greece’s ancient capital. It’s no secret that tourism has played a ...