26/07/2021
This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau Newsletter July 2021
Your latest MICE update from sunny Athens is here! With summer going strong, the city is getting more vibrant every day; ready to welcome you and your next event.
Athens Headlines
Athens and This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau are nominated in the World Travel Awards 2021 as Europe's Leading City Break Destination and Europe's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination, and Europe's Leading City Tourist Board. Vote for us!
The Greek National Tourism Organisation and the City of Athens through the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency signed a 3-year MOU, joining forces for the benefit of Athens. See more
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Our first three FAM trips of the year showcased Athens to travel and meeting professionals who participated in Travel Trade Athens 2021. See more |
What We Are Up to
| ADDMA President Melina Daskalakis attended the World Tourism Organization Mayors’ Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism in Porto. See more |
ADDMA CEO Vangelis Vlachos shared the City’s vision & plan for a sustainable tourism recovery with WTACH. See more
Mr. Vlachos participated as a guest panelist in the trademark Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum. See more
We were guest speakers and contributors at “NXT for Re-start Travel” by the WYSE Travel Confederation. See more
“The Greek Meetings Industry Open WebForum Series 2” for the restart of the local meetings industry. See more
Our team represented Athens at City Fair 2021, the signature event by ETOA - European tourism association. See more
Athens in the Spotlight
Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis welcomed the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili and the Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis to discuss the new tourism era of Athens. See more
The City of Athens creates Pocket Parks through the Athens Partnership & the “Adopt your city” program. See more
Athens is Back celebrates 1 year. See more
Disney’s movie about NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is shooting in Athens with the support of the City & the Athens Film Office. See more
Talk of the Town
The International Conference Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage returns to Athens in December 2021. See more
This October 2021, Athens will host the 3rd World Company Sport Games with 3.500+ participants from 35 countries. See more
Member’s Lounge
AFEA: CSR and Sustainable Development is part of our DNA
Athens Marriott’s Atrium
Athens Walking Tours: We can feel the love
Self-guided audio tour “Marathon dam: Life at the settlement” by Clio Muse Tours and EYDAP
CONVIN: An industry leader in the organization and implementation of innovative congress delivery
ERA: Happy to be back, determined to keep moving forward
Hard Rock Interntational begins year-long 50th Anniversary celebration by announcing partnership with Lionel Messi
Pool your cinema at Hotel Grande Bretagne
For every Corporate Event, InterCatering is by your side with excellent gastronomic menus of Creative Greek Cuisine
Discover a different aspect of Greece safely with Meli Events
Sustainable Events by Metropolitan DMC
Red Bull Art of Motion 2021 powered by PODIMATAS GROUP
Athens in the Press
The Parthenon of the Acropolis is dazzling white today, but traces of paint found on its sculptures and descriptions in ancient texts suggest the temple and its mouldings were vividly decorated in colours such as blue, red, and gold. Constructed entirely of Pendeli marble, the Parthenon represents architectural perfection—a pinnacle of human achievement.