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Greece’s MICE Tourism Industry Needs More Promotion, Say PCOs

Greece’s professional congress organizers (PCOs) are once again calling for more active promotion of the Greek MICE tourism product, highlighting the industry's value for the Greek economy.

ICCA: Athens Ranks High Among Top Meeting Destinations in 2021

Athens ranked 3rd among the top 50 performing meeting destinations in 2021, according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).

UK’s MICE Tourism Sector Shows Interest for Events in Greece

The British MICE tourism sector is showing increasing interest for Greece’s congresses, meetings and events market, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.

Greece Showcases MICE Tourism Capabilities at IMEX Frankfurt 2022

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) presented Greece’s MICE tourism capabilities during the recent IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Promotes City’s Food and Wine to Int’l Audience

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is promoting the city’s food and wine offerings through foreign media and organizations.

HAPCO & DES: Sissi Lygnou Elected President of Greece’s Professional Congress Organizers

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers & Destinations Events Specialists (HAPCO & DES) has appointed Sissi Lygnou as the president of its new Board of Directors.

Thessaloniki Ready to ‘Connect’ with European Tourism Markets in May

The CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event 2022, organized to promote Thessaloniki and the wider region to the international MICE market, will take place in May.

Ministry Prioritizes Development of Greece’s MICE Tourism Segment

The Greek Tourism Ministry has joined forces with MICE organizers to formulate a strategy to promote conference tourism.

Greece Leading the Way Towards MICE Tourism Restart

Greece is taking a leading role globally in the restart of MICE tourism with its health protocols and best practices, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greece Expects Strong Tourist Flows from France, 3 Million Airline Seats Available for 2022

The Greek Tourism Ministry expects strong tourist flows from France, considering that for 2022 there are more than 3 million available airline seats to Greece from the French market.

Covid-19: Greece Allows 100% Capacity at Vaccinated-only Conferences and Events

Greece has eased Covid-19 protocols for conferences and events allowing 100% capacity at exhibition spaces for vaccinated-only participants.

Covid-19: Facilitating Meetings and Events Tourism Next on Greece’s Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry will propose the easing of Covid-19 protocols for business events in an effort to rekindle MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activity.

AFEA Praised for Raising Awareness on Sustainability in Greek Meetings Industry

AFEA Travel and Congress Services and CSR Hellas have been applauded for jointly promoting the principles of sustainability in tourism and all related activities including congresses and events.

IAPCO Forms Destination Partnership with Athens for MICE Tourism

The Municipality of Athens has become an official Destination Partner of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).

100% Hotel Show Makes Comeback in post-Covid Era

With exhibitions and in-person events on the rebound, the 100% Hotel Show in Athens opened its doors and welcomed professionals for face-to-face networking and business meetings.

Ioannina Aiming to be a Leading MICE Destination

The Municipality of Ioannina has plans to establish a local convention bureau and turn the city into a leading MICE tourism destination.

Athens Tops Europe’s Meeting Destinations Ranking, Says AmEx Report

Athens tops the meeting destinations in Europe ranking in the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast report by American Express Meetings & Events.

Thessaloniki’s Exhibitions will Take Place as Planned Despite Covid ‘Red’ Status

TIF-Helexpo’s upcoming exhibitions in Thessaloniki will take place as planned despite the city going ‘red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.

Greece to Allow Cruise Ships from Turkish Ports, Indoor Hotel Pools to Operate

The Greek committee of Covid-19 experts has given its approval for Greece to allow the arrival of cruise ships from Turkey and the operation of indoor swimming pools in hotels.

TIF 2021: Thessaloniki’s Covid Free Expo Attracts 87,631 Visitors

The Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) 2021 attracted 87,631 visitors and marked the restart of exhibition activity in Greece.