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Athens Development and Destination Management Agency Names New CEO

Ioannis Georgizas has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA).

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.

Mayor Looking to Boost Athens’ Reputation as Conference Tourism Destination

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is looking to boost the Greek capital's position as a destination ideal to host worldwide conferences.

Athens to Host Top Event in the Field of Libraries

Athens will host the 85th IFLA WLIC conference, a flagship event for the library and information services sector, during August 24-30.

HAPCO to Promote Greece’s MICE Tourism Product at Philoxenia, IBTM World Expos

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) will promote Greece’s potential as a destination ideal for MICE tourism at the Philoxenia and IBTM expos.

Thessaloniki Shines at ‘MCE South Europe 2018’ MICE Tourism Event

The MCE South Europe 2018 event that took place in Thessaloniki exceeded all expectations, according to organizer Europe Congress.

Travel Trade Athens 2018

The Travel Trade Athens will be held on the 8-9 October 2018, organized by the City of Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) in cooperation with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA).

Travel Trade Athens 2016

The Travel Trade Athens 2016, organized by the City of Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) in cooperation with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), will be held on the 2-3 October 2016.

Athens Rises as a Conference Destination in the ICCA Rankings

Athens' global ranking as a business event destination of choice has gone up three places on the ICCA rankings list, moving the Greek capital city from 27th position in 2014 to 24th position in 2015.

SETE Appoints Kalliopi Andriopoulou as New Memberships Officer

Kalliopi Andriopoulou was recently appointed to the position of Memberships Officer in the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

‘Business as Usual’ for Athens at ITB 2016

Despite the ongoing publicity of the refugee crisis, Athens has not lost ground as a leisure tourism and city break destination, according to the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB).

Congress Tourism on the Agenda of ‘Travel Trade Athens 2016’ Event

This year's Travel Trade Athens event, the signature annual trade event for the Greek capital, will focus on congress tourism. In its fourth year, the trade event will host over 85 tourism professionals, including tour operators and conference organizers, from the United States...

Join the Fun! Athens Celebrates on October 31!

On October 31, World Cities Day, Athens will turn into one big party zone to celebrate the Athenian spirit with the rest of the globe.

Mayor Kaminis: Athens is Making a Comeback in Global Tourism, Conference Scene

Athens is making a dynamic comeback in the global tourism and conference scene, not only as a destination recovering in a time of crisis, but as a city claiming the place it deserves among the major universal host destinations of international meetings.

Athens Makes an Impression at LA Travel & Adventure Show

Athens won over the crowds at this year’s Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show held at the Long Beach Convention Center on February 27-28, as part of the municipality’s efforts to promote the Greek capital as a primary tour destination.

ITB 2015: Athens to Submit Bid to Host IGLTA Global Convention in 2018

Athens is preparing to make a bid to be the host destination for the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) Global Convention in 2018.

Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau Presents Agenda

The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) presented its plans and projects for 2015, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the Greek capital as a leading city break and MICE destination, during a special event last month at the Hellenic Motor Museum.

Kenya Delegates Visit Greece, Tour The Peloponnese

Delegates from Samburu County, northern Kenya, travelled to Greece recently to gain insight and knowhow on the best tourist promotion strategies.

TBEX 2014 Attendees Gear Up For Exciting Conference & Workshops Program In Athens, Greece

Several hundred travel bloggers and online media from all over the world, along with travel industry professionals, will be in Athens next week to attend the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014, a multi-day event that combines workshops and business...

Travel Trade Athens Event Attracts High Interest From Professionals

International and Greek tourism professionals have expressed a high interest to participate in the second edition of the annual Travel Trade Athens event to be held 14-15 April 2014 at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center.
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