Our team
At This is Athens-Convention and Visitors Bureau, we have the inside track on every venue, service provider, and vendor in the hospitality and travel trade industry in Athens. Think of us your personal concierge, with the lowdown on all the hottest hotel openings, the most WOW settings for meetings, galas, and events, and the latest travel industry developments in Athens.
Awarded Europe's Leading City Tourist Board 2018 at World Travel Awards, we are passionate about organising events and conferences. Our expert team is here to guide you through every stage involved in the preparation and execution of your event. From first bid to farewell dinner, This is Athens-Convention and Visitors Bureau is at your disposal to facilitate, coordinate, and promote your event.
Here’s how to get in touch with the people who will make it happen.
Evangelos Vlachos
General Enquiries
Our Services
This is Athens-Convention and Visitors Bureau is led by a dynamic team of destination experts. Nobody knows Athens better than us. We will make sure you deliver the kind of unique experience your delegates can't wait to post and tweet about. From bid stage through to on-the-ground logistics, matchmaking you with the perfect local partners to liaising with municipal agencies to open doors, we will ensure you deliver a seamless and successful event.
Our complimentary, customised services for Meeting Planners and Travel Trade professionals include:
- Free venue finder
- Thorough site inspections
- Virtual presentations and face-to-face meetings with local service providers
- Expert advice on off-site venues and experiences
- Destination insights and intelligence
- Promotional materials and marketing tools
Looking to bid for a conference or event in Athens? We’ll guide you through the application process and assist you in creating a pitch-perfect bid that exceeds all your needs. Because we have first-hand knowledge of the strengths and successes that give Athens an advantage over competing destinations.
So you won the pitch and you’re heading to Athens. Now what? We offer free and impartial advice on finding the right venue. Just phone, e-mail or submit an enquiry. Give us your event details and we will contact all the relevant facilities for you. All the data on capacity, availability, pricing, and contact details will be assembled by our team for your review.
So, you’ve sourced plenty of venues that look great. Now how do you determine which one is the best? And what about hotels and social options for your delegates? Site inspections are a crucial element in the decision-making process. We’ll take you everywhere you need to go, show you everything you need to see, and tell you everything you need to know.
If your event needs to be staged under the aegis of the City of Athens, we will be your primary connection to the Mayor's office and the City of Athens. We’ll help you acquire the proper permits, letters of recommendation, and even exclusive bookings for limited-access spaces. Saving you time, money, stress and hassle.
If you are a qualified buyer, tour operator, or media correspondent, let us treat you to one of our customised familiarisation trips, site inspection programmes, or B2B workshops. Come and experience Athens as a true insider and get the inside track on all the latest openings, happenings, and opportunities.
Our mission is to make sure you make a great impression. So take advantage of our team's unrivalled contacts with movers, shakers, and media players in Athens. We’ll put you in touch with local journalists, influencers, fixers, and brands that align with your values and goals.
We provide value-added offers and marketing assets to help you attract leaders in your field to Athens. Athens toolkit includes free maps, guides, photos and videos to increase participation and raise awareness of your event.
Official Supporters
Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) was established in 1996 as a Public-Private Partnership with a 30-year concession agreement. Ratified by Greek Law 2338/95, the concession agreement grants the right to use the airport site for the purpose of the “design, financing, construction, completion, commissioning, maintenance, operation, management and development of the airport”.
AEGEAN
From their inception in 1999 until today, AEGEAN has provided full service, premium quality short- and medium-haul services. Since 2010, AEGEAN is a proud member of STAR ALLIANCE, the strongest airline alliance worldwide.
SETE
SETE envisages a strong and resilient Travel and Tourism sector for Greece and Europe with a constantly improving financial performance, a balanced spread over time and space, as well as a strong drive for job generation. SETE strives for the freedom to travel and exchange ideas and cultures, a vital element towards European Integration. Commitment to sustainable development principles and social inclusion have also been founding pillars. SETE envisages a strong and resilient Travel and Tourism sector for Greece and Europe with a constantly improving financial performance, a balanced spread over time and space, as well as a strong drive for job generation. SETE strives for the freedom to travel and exchange ideas and cultures, a vital element towards European Integration. Commitment to sustainable development principles and social inclusion have also been founding pillars.