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HAPCO: Greece Must Adopt Conference, MICE Tourism Mentality

The challenges that impede the performance of conference tourism in Greece were analyzed during the recent 8th Panhellenic Conference of HAPCO held in Athens.

Greek Conference Organizers Express Concern on EU Privacy Regulation ‘GDPR’

Conference organizers in Greece were recently informed on the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect on May 25.

HAPCO: Medical Conferences in Greece May Face New Restriction

Greek professional conference organizers may be up against a restriction to the number of domestic medical congress events they are allowed to organize.

Ministry Plans to Support Conference Tourism in Greece

The creation of a conference registry and supporting PCOs are included in the Tourism Ministry's plans to further develop conference tourism in Greece.

AFEA Celebrates 40 Years in MICE, Corporate Travel Industry

Athens-based AFEA Travel and Congress Services recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in the MICE and Corporate Travel Industry.

8th HAPCO Conference: New Challenges in MICE Industry

The 8th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) will focus on the new trends and challenges in the MICE industry.

HAPCO Panhellenic Conference 2018

The 8th Panhellenic Conference of HAPCO under the title "Rapid changes - New trends and challenges" will be held on January 31-February 1, at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Athens.

Key Tourism Figures 2017: Irene Tolis, President Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers

Greece presents the perfect conditions for recreation in the Meeting Industry, as well as a great option for the pre and post congress period activities.

PCOs Call for Development of Conference Tourism in Greece

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) recently called for necessary actions to further develop and promote Greece's conference tourism.

Tourism Bodies Focus on Attracting More Conferences to Greece

SETE and HAPCO are in the process of forming a strategy for the development of conference tourism in Greece.

SETE and HAPCO Plan to Boost Greece Business Events Sector

SETE and HAPCO will work closely to boost Greece's image as an ideal MICE destination and attract more international events to the country all year round.

120 Κορυφαίοι Hosted Buyers στην φετινή Greek Tourism Expo

Η Greek Tourism Expo, η επίσημη τουριστική έκθεση της Αθήνας, η οποία θα πραγματοποιηθεί 25-27 Νοεμβρίου στο υπερσύγχρονο Εκθεσιακό κέντρο Metropolitan Expo, συνεχίζει δυναμικά την προετοιμασία της διοργάν...

Key Tourism Figures 2016: Irene Tolis, President Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers

Greece is indeed "the 4 seasons’ destination" with unique dynamic and great potential for undertaking international congresses.

Rena Tolis Appointed New President of HAPCO

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) has announced its new Board of Directors, following its annual general assembly that took place recently in Athens.

PCOs See Interest Rise for Greece at IBTM, Global Industry in Good Shape

Greece was a key destination of interest for visitors and buyers at this year’s IBTM World, formerly EIBTM, despite the challenges the country is currently facing, according to the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

Philoxenia 2015 Wrap Up – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Among the largest sector events in Greece, the Philoxenia - Hotelia - Polis fairs this year jointly held on November 12-15 in Thessaloniki, won over the crowds, reporting a 17 percent increase in participation for 2015 with the number of foreign buyers up by 39 percent for...

BTPF Athens 2015: Third Greek Business Travel Professionals Forum Announced

This December and for the third year, hotels, major companies and tourism organizations will meet up in Athens at the 3rd Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) held by Simple Way of Tourism (SWOT).

Greek PCO’s Raise Red Flag Due to State Indifference to Congress Tourism

The Greek Government shows indifference to congress tourism, according to the president of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO), Dinos Astras.

Greece to Focus on Meetings Industry at ‘HAPCO/EFAPCO Think Forum’

A “Think Forum” addressed to conference and tourism professionals will take place in Athens on Thursday, under the organization of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

Greece’s Congress Association to Hold ‘Think Forum’ with Europe’s PCO Leaders

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) has announced that it will hold a Think Forum in Athens with EFAPCO, the federation representing more than 1,500 meetings professionals, companies and institutions in 12 countries.