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Coronavirus Hits Greek MICE Industry Hard

Greece’s MICE industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and sector professionals are predicting a severe drop in arrivals and revenues for 2020.

Thessaloniki’s MICE Industry Prepares for a Difficult 2021

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau is preparing for a difficult 2021 and is calling on its members to support its efforts to promote the city as a MICE destination.

Hybrid Events Gaining Ground, Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

Hybrid events combining live participation and a virtual component are gaining ground and set to become the next big thing in MICE events.

Greece Attends First Expo After Covid-19 Lockdown

Greece presented its alternative forms of tourism at the TourNatur 2020 exhibition held September 4-6 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Greek Conference Organizers Say Covid-19 Measures an ‘Obstacle‘

Greece’s meetings and events organizers are concerned that constantly changing measures to address the coronavirus pandemic will further impact the sector.

TCB Calls for Measures to Revive Thessaloniki’s MICE Industry

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) is calling on the government to implement support measures that will help the city's MICE industry restart operations in the Covid-19 era.

Conference Tourism in Greece Sees Heavy Losses from Covid-19

Over 95% of the international events scheduled to take place in Greece in 2020 have been canceled or postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis.

HAPCO Joins Global PCO Task Force to Protect Meetings Industry

Greece's HAPCO is one of the eight PCO associations that are part of a Strategic Global Task Force that will connect and share Covid-19-related data and case studies.

Health Protocols for Hosting Conferences in Greece post-Covid-19

Authorities in Greece have announced health and safety protocols for the organization of conferences in the country.

Greek Business Events Industry Sees Abrupt Halt Due to Covid-19

Covid-19 brought an abrupt halt to strong momentum in Greece's MICE industry, according to the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

Int’l MICE Industry Struggling to Cover Lost Ground, Restart Operations

The international MICE industry is struggling to mitigate the heavy losses it has suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and gradually resume operations.

HAPCO Calls for Support to Restart MICE Industry

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) is calling on authorities to help Greece's MICE industry recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

ICCA: Thessaloniki Moves Up for Attracting Business Events

Thessaloniki registered a significant rise as an international MICE destination in 2019, moving from the 93rd position to the 70th, according to ICCA.

Thessaloniki’s MICE Tourism Profile on Video

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau has presented a new video promoting the MICE tourism profile of Thessaloniki, aiming to maintain its momentum as a conference destination.

Covid-19: Greek Conference Tourism Body Tables Aid Ideas

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) has proposed measures aimed at limiting the impact of the coronavirus oubreak on the MICE tourism industry.

Greek Ministry Lays Out MICE Tourism Plan

The Tourism Ministry is looking to further develop Greece's MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism sector.

Coronavirus Poses Big Challenge for Meetings and Events Industry, Says IAPCO

Government support and flexibility from the market are essential for PCOs to face the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, says IAPCO.

ITB MICE Forum 2020 to Host First Global Meeting for Conference and Event Planners

New trends and ideas for the MICE industry will be presented at the 1st ITB International MICE Forum, during the ITB Berlin Convention 2020 in March.

China’s Leading MICE Professionals Visit Athens

The City of Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) recently held a fam trip in the Greek capital for 15 Chinese MICE professionals.

MR&H Forum 2019: Over 400 Experts Gather in Athens to Discuss Tourism in the Med

Over 400 tourism industry and real estate experts recently gathered in Athens to attend the 5th Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) 2019.