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Philoxenia-Hotelia Duo Exhibition Sees Rise in Visitors

The Philoxenia-Hotelia duo exhibition in Thessaloniki aims to present the country’s leading tourist destinations, new technologies as well as tourism-related products and services.

A ‘Bigger’ Philoxenia Expo to Open in Thessaloniki on Thursday

Philoxenia, Greece's major annual tourism trade show, will welcome exhibitors and visitors in a bigger exhibition space when it opens its doors on Thursday, November 12, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre. The Philoxenia expo has "grown" by 25 percent in...

Thessaloniki: In the Lap of Luxury

Hundreds of visitors will flock this weekend to the northern city of Thessaloniki, for the annual International Trade Fair (TIF-Helexpo), which opens on Saturday and runs through to September 13. This year TIF-Helexpo celebrates its 80-year anniversary. On this occasion, the...

Thessaloniki’s ‘No Finish Line’ Running Event to Raise Cash for a Cause

Starting on May 20 and for three days, over 5,000 runners, amateurs and professionals, will be running, walking or even strolling for charity in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, during the 2nd “No Finish Line” sporting event to be held at the TIF-Helexpo center.

Thessaloniki Cooks Up 9th Culinary Contest

The 9th International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe will bring cooking magic to the northern port city of Thessaloniki, on February 26 to March 1, as part of the Detrop and Oenos trade shows.

ΔΕΘ-Helexpo: Αστερόκοσμος 2014 – Καθημερινό Πρόγραμμα Εκδηλώσεων

Το ομορφότερο Χριστουγεννιάτικο πάρκο της Θεσσαλονίκης "Αστερόκοσμος" υπόσχεται στους επισκέπτες του ξεχωριστές στιγμές με ένα μοναδικό κ...

TIF-Helexpo – Reed Exhibitions Join Forces, Host Aqua-Therm Show in 2016

One of the world’s leading events organizers, Reed Exhibitions has given TIF-HELEXPO and Greece its vote of confidence with the official start of a conferencing collaboration. As of 2016, TIF-Helexpo will be the host of the annual Aqua-Therm international expo.

TIF-Helexpo Joins Forces with Greece’s Chambers of Commerce

As part of its ongoing strategy to include all of the country’s productive forces in its conferencing activities, TIF-Helexpo invited chambers of commerce and local authorities across Greece to join them in a long-term partnership that will boost both local and national economies.

Philoxenia 2014: Minister Hopes Breakthrough in Thessaloniki’s Tourism Next Year

"2015 may be the year for tourism in Thessaloniki," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said Thursday, 13 November, following a meeting she had with the city's mayor, Yiannis Boutaris, on the sidelines of the 30th Philoxenia expo.

Thessaloniki, Greece, To Receive Global Promotion Via Tourism Ministry, TIF-Helexpo Alliance

The Tourism Ministry and Greece's national exhibition body, TIF-Helexpo, will jointly participate in international exhibitions abroad to promote Thessaloniki, according to a memorandum of cooperation signed Thursday, 13 November, in the Greek northern city.

Tasos Tzikas, President TIF-HELEXPO

In a country blessed by nature with its mountains, rivers, history and religious traditions, Greece's alternative forms of tourism are gaining ground.

“Chocolate Factory and Museum” In Greece Is Ready To Open Its Doors

The "Choco Factory and Museum" in Thessaloniki, a theme park of international standards that will include the largest chocolate waterfall in Europe, is getting ready to open its doors to the public on 6 September and will operate for six months.

Thessaloniki: Impressive Lineup Of Greek Artists At MAD Festival At 79th TIF

This year, the outdoor concert series MAD NORTH STAGE FESTIVAL of the 79th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) has another lineup of Greece's most popular music artists.

TIF-HELEXPO Posts Improved Earnings In First Half Of 2014

TIF-Helexpo, Greece's national exhibition body, has recorded strong performance in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2013 and expects to produce positive earnings for the whole of 2014 before taxes.

Greek Presence On UFI’s European Chapter Board of Directors

The exhibition director of Greece's national exhibition body, TIF-Helexpo, Andreas Daroudis, has been elected as vice president of the UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry - European Chapter, for a mandate of three years.

Chocolate-Themed Photo Contest Launches In Greece

Get out your cameras, get creative with chocolate and take part in the chocolate-themed photo contest announced recently by the new Choco Factory and Museum and the Photography Center of Thessaloniki.

Maroussi, Athens, On Its Way To Become An Exhibition Destination

Greece's national exhibition body TIF–Helexpo aims to make Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens, its "exhibition hub" in Athens as part of a strategy to upgrade its overall exhibition presence in Attica.

Thessaloniki To Get A Metropolitan Park In The City Center

A section of the exhibition premises of TIF-Helexpo in Thessaloniki city center will be donated to the city for the construction of a metropolitan park, according to the Minister of Macedonia and Thrace Theodoros Karaoglou.

Thessaloniki’s “Asterokosmos” Christmas Park Extends Operation

TIF-Helexpo is extending the operation of the “Asterokosmos” Christmas park in Thessaloniki by one day as a result of the high visitation. The park was originally scheduled to close on 6 January.

Giant Greek “Kourabie” Cookie Goes For Guinness

A 300-kilo (660 pounds) traditional Greek Christmas cookie "kourabies" has set the world record and will be included in the Guinness Book of World Records.