23/11/2021
This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau Newsletter November 2021
Your MICE update from Athens is here. Athens is buzzing with events and conferences whereas our team is back on the road, attending physical industry exhibitions and showcasing our city to the world. Read on for the hottest industry news from the Greek capital.
Highlights
Athens ranks in the first place in the top 5 Meeting Destinations in Europe in the 'Global Meetings and Events Forecast 2022' report by American Express Meetings & Events. See more
We would like to welcome the new President of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency, Mrs. Alexia Evert. Mrs. Evert started on her new role on November the 1st.
Meet us at IBTM World in Barcelona! Stop by our Stand No. R60 to catch up with Athens. Book your appointment with our team here.
What We Are Up to
The City of Athens and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency co-hosted the “Global Green Destinations Days 2021”. See more
The City of Athens was a proud host and supporter of the 8th Monocle Quality of Life Conference. See more
The City of Athens hosted the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) Council 2021. See more
ADDMA CEO, Vagelis Vlachos was a guest speaker at the European Cities Marketing Autumn Conference 2021. See more
Our team has been promoting Athens in major industry trade shows such as IMEX America, WTM Virtual, Virtual Greek - American Luxury Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop and Le Workshop de la Rentrée.
We travelled to Paris for the 60th Annual ICCA Congress 2021. See more
Our team welcomes two new members! Here is a first introduction to Natasha Kefala and Maria Papadopoulou.
Athens in the Spotlight
Athens welcomed the 7th European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) Congress. See more
Employees and athletes from 35 countries visited Athens for the 2021 World Company Sport Games. See more
Athens hosted the 3rd European Regional Conference of the International Association of Engineering, Geology and the Environment (EUROENGEO). See more
Talk of the Town
The 7th edition of the trademark Athens Democracy Forum discussed climate change, migration, disinformation and more. See more
The Athens Marathon The Authentic returned as a physical event. See more
The 29th Athens Xclusive Designers Week took place in the landmark venue of Zappeion Megaron. See more
Athens has been vibrating with great cultural events such as the Athens International Film Festival and the Athens Biennale. See what’s on in our official guide.
Members’ Lounge
AFEA: Promoting the Meetings Destination of Greece in the UK Market
Athens Walking Tours had an end of season gathering for all its partners
Big Olive extends its project & service portfolio
6th European Congress for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (ECBIP) 2021 by CONVIN
Divani Collection Hotels: Christmas is once a year but Divine moments are forever
GROWTH MICE & DMC: Merge party for a good cause
New Wine Bar at Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall, by InterCatering
MELI TOURS invites you for the best Greece experience ever
Christmas & New Year's Celebrations at the NJV Athens Plaza
Where luxury meets comfort Plaza Resort will always deliver more than expected
TOYOTA Hellas trusted PODIMATAS GROUP for its “journey” to the future
French Michelin star chef, Geoffrey Rembert at St.George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel
Athens in the Press
Did you know that one of Athens' largest and most vibrant cultural venues, the Technopolis City of Athens, is a former gas factory? As the Athens gasworks, it powered the city from the mid-19th century and was closed in the 1980s. The industrial complex and grounds were converted into an arts venue by the Athens Municipality in 1999. Today, this lively space attracts more than 900.000 visitors each year, hosting everything from live jazz to lindy hop, kids workshops and craft fairs.