As a beacon of innovation in the birthplace of democracy, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens embraces the 2025 International Women’s Day call to “Accelerate Action” towards global equality. At the heart of the hotel’s celebrations is The Great Sunday Club at Avra Bar, a special event in collaboration with Celebrate Her—a global nonprofit organisation founded in 2020, dedicated to amplifying and supporting women in the drinks and hospitality industry. It fosters a safe and welcoming environment focused on networking, education, career growth, safety, and wellbeing.
With thought-provoking discussions, creative cocktails, and shared experiences, the event honours the women leading the industry while championing a more inclusive space. Additionally, a specially curated dining experience at Astron and an exclusive spa package showcase the elegance and importance of self-care.
Jann Kaiser, General Manager of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, stated: “Astir Palace is a stronghold of diversity and dynamism, and it is our privilege to celebrate the women at the heart of our team and industry this International Women’s Day. We look forward to welcoming women and men, guests and residents alike, to our events—from the panel and the Sunday Club to the dining venues and the spa—for a weekend dedicated to education, empowerment, and meaningful dialogue.”
Great Sunday Club at Avra: Women Leading the Hospitality Industry
On Sunday, 9 March, Celebrate Her and Avra join forces to connect and honour women in hospitality with an inspiring networking event, held from 15:30 to 16:30 in the Nafsika conference room at the hotel.
Exploring the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, “Accelerating Action,” Manon Kapfer (Bar Manager, Avra) and Anna Sebastian (Anna Sebastian Hospitality & Celebrate Her) will host a TED Talk-style panel featuring distinguished industry professionals:
- Manal Ouardane (Twist de Naranja)
- Aurélie Panhelleux (CopperBay, Paris)
- Eleni Nikoloulia (Academy Chair @ 50 Best Bars & Founder of Athens Rum & Whisky Festival)
- Phaedra Kali (Trainer)
From 17:00, the event continues at Avra Bar with the first Great Sunday Club of 2025, featuring an all-female lineup of global mixology talents:
- Agapi Petropoulou (A for Athens)
- Georgia Georgakopoulou (Etiquette Clumsies)
- Aurélie Panhelleux (CopperBay)
- Manal Ouardane (Salmon Guru)
- Manon Kapfer (Avra)
Ten exceptional cocktails will be showcased, supported by Axia Mastiha Spirit, Straydog Wild Gin & Merlet, with a curated music selection by Christos Sotiropoulos.
Prioritising Self-Care
Recognising that women often put others first, the hotel is offering a special spa package during the International Women’s Day weekend, from Friday, 7 March, to Sunday, 9 March.
Blossom & Balance is a luxurious self-care experience priced at €150 per person, including:
- A 50-minute Rythmos Signature Facial, featuring an enriched aloe mask, specialised facial tools, and lifting techniques with Bioaroma’s organic rose oil.
- Access to the Fountain House Spa facilities, including an aromatic steam room, cold showers, sauna, hammam, and indoor pool.
Experience Elegance at Astron
From Friday, 7 March, to Sunday, 9 March, Astron, with its breathtaking sea views, celebrates the strength and role of women with a specially curated dining experience: one dish and one drink for €50 per person.
- The Bloom Cocktail: A floral twist on the Cosmopolitan, featuring vodka, apple, cranberries, liquorice, hibiscus, and lemon, served over ice.
- The Bloom Mocktail: The same refreshing flavour, alcohol-free.
- Alternatively, a glass of fine champagne.
- Dishes such as buttery brioche with lobster or sourdough bread with courgette, tomato, pickled onion, avocado, and smoked tofu bacon.
Guests can also combine the Astron & Spa package for a luxurious International Women’s Day experience at €200 per person.
Reserve your International Women’s Day experience at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens by calling +30 210 890 1000 or visiting www.fourseasons.com/athens.
For more information: www.celebrateher.me
