Latest news in the culture and tourism industry of Greece

Latest news in the culture and tourism industry of Greece

The Νewest Hotels of Athens

Athens Avenue:
Α brand new 4-star hotel opened its doors mid of July 2016. Modern architecture and minimal décor, earthly tones prevailing and abundant sunlight, luxury and modernity compose an excellent stay in Athens. The hotel has been designed with respect to the environment and is perfectly eco-friendly and sustainable.
For details visit the link: http://www.athensavenuehotel.gr/

Athens Tiare Hotel:
New life is also being breathed into the former Fashion House Hotel in Omonia, which reopened as a 4-star hotel in summer 2016. Operated by Mage Hotels and Resorts, it has a capacity of 111 rooms.
For details visit the link: http://www.athenstiarehotel.com/

Electra Metropolis Hotel:
The largest project currently in the central Athens hotel market is coming to end! This is the transformation of the old education ministry building on Mitropoleos street, an emblematic building designed by architect Patroklos Karantinos, into a 5-star hotel. Under the umbrella of Electra Hotels & Resorts, Electra Metropolis opened its doors on mid September 2016 offering 216 rooms, roof top swimming pool breakfast and all day restaurant at the “Metropolis Roof Garden” and the “M bar” located on the 10th floor with stunning view to Acropolis.
For details visit the link:  http://electrahotels.gr/en/athens/electra-metropolis-athens/

Wyndham Hotel Group Expands in Europe with First Hotel in Greece:
Wyndham Grand Athens is expected to open its doors end of 2016 with total 273 rooms. The impressive 5-star deluxe hotel with state-of-art business facilities, is ideally located on Karaiskaki square, in the centre of Athens.
For details visit the link:  https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham

Major events in Greece

34^th Athens Marathon – ‘The Authentic’
The Greek capital takes the international spotlight yet again for the 34^th Athens Marathon – The Authentic set to draw in record numbers on November 13^th for the historic sporting event. Some 50,000 runners are set to hit the road and test their mettle during the Athens Marathon, which this year marks 120 years since the first modern marathon race was held at the 1896 Olympics and is being held in honor of Greek pacifist and track & field champion Grigoris Lambrakis.
For details visit the link:  http://www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr/index.php?lang=en

57^th  Thessaloniki International Film Festival, November 03 – 13 (Thessaloniki)
With renewed vision and a strong dedication to independent cinema, the Festival will once more invite both film makers and the audience to a special celebration of film. Films from all over the world, cinematic surprises, distinguished guests, tributes, masterclasses, round table discussions and parallel events will comprise the ten-day event.
For details visit the link:    http://www.filmfestival.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-US&page=448

Philoxenia, November 18-20 (Thessaloniki)
Philoxenia one of Greece’s major tourism and hospitality fairs, is ready for action, opening to the public on November 18-20 at the International Exhibition Center in Thessaloniki.
For details visit the link:   http://philoxenia.helexpo.gr/en

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) – Open 2017
Italian architect Renzo Piano has finished a major new park, library and theatre complex in Athens, following one of the largest donations for a cultural building project in history.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) will be completed and delivered to the Greek State in 2017, offering a new landmark for the 21^st century. It invites us all to enjoy the arts, sports, and nature, to embrace knowledge, and to establish creative communities that will be open to everyone.
Located at the Faliro Delta, right where the city meets the sea, the SNFCC consists of the new state-of-the-art facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera as well as the 42 acre Stavros Niarchos Park.
As one of the most significant cultural and environmental projects to be undertaken in Greece, the SNFCC is a prime example of a public-private partnership aimed toward the common good and is a unique public resource that will upgrade both the city and the country. With this €566 million grant, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) makes today, at a critical junction in the country’s history, a significant cultural investment declaring its commitment to contribute to the prosperity and progress of Greece. Renzo Piano grasped the significance of this project through his deep understanding of the city’s history, geography, rhythm, and atmosphere.
For the event program follow the link: http://www.snfcc.org/default.aspx

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