25/07/2022
This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau Newsletter July 2022
Athens is back with a calendar full of conferences and meetings, summer city events, and inspiring projects that are shaping a sustainable future for the city, its citizens and visitors. Read on to catch up with the latest from MICE Athens.
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Athens lays out a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61% by 2030. See more
The City of Athens is the Proud Host of the Green Destinations 2022 & Future of Tourism Summit, taking place in Athens this September. See more
Athens ranked 6th in Europe and 8th in the world for international association meetings in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Annual Report 2021. See more
What We Are Up to
The City of Athens introduced the new “Culture is Athens” app, the ultimate guide to the Athenian cultural scene. See more
The City of Athens’ first official City Festival hosted more than 100 events, 50.000 visitors and one month full of parties, performances, guided walks, concerts and screenings. See more
The City of Athens launched a brand new promotional activation for the city, created by Marketing Greece and powered by This is Athens. See more
The City of Athens and the Athens Film Office announced THE OWL: The annual workshop for professional screenwriters with global ambitions. See more
The Aviation-Event 2022 ATH took place in Athens with Athens International Airport as the host and This is Athens as an active Supporting Partner. See more
This is Athens-CVB’s International Relations Officer and Deputy Chairperson of the ICCA Mediterranean Chapter, Efi Koudeli and our team represented Athens at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting in Rome. See more
We promoted Athens at IMEX Frankfurt, The Meetings Show London and City Fair by ETOA.
We are the official Supporter for the IAPCO Impact Dialogue: Talent Acquisition, Retention & Development of Meetings Professionals. See more
Talk of the Town
Athens Pride Week 2022 celebrated acceptance, visibility, inclusivity, equality, justice and above all else, love. See more
Taste of Athens 2022 celebrated Athenian and Greek gastronomy with a 4-day celebration at Zappeion Megaron under the Auspices of the City of Athens. See more
Onassis Stegi hosted a memorable digital art exhibition “Plásmata: Bodies, Dreams, and Data”, at Pedion tou Areos Park with the support of This is Athens-City Festival. See more
The Greek art foundation NEON delivers the impressive contemporary art exhibition “Dream On” at the former Public Tobacco Factory. See more
MICE Athens
Athens hosted the 44th General Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) with the City of Athens as the event’s Official Supporter. See more
The FoodMicro2022 Conference is taking place next month in Athens in a hybrid form. See more
The 11th International Aerosol Conference 2022 is coming to Athens in a hybrid form this fall. See more
The of 9th International Conference on Green Chemistry will take place in Athens this September in a hybrid edition. See more
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AFEA: Cospar Athens 2022 was introduced to the Greek public and Media
New fleet expansion for Amphitrion Group of Companies
10th consequent Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Athens Walking Tours
Clio Muse Tours: 307% increase in June travelers, and the best is yet to come
CONVIN takes action to protect the environment
Historical and cultural tourism by Cosmorama
Discover Greek Culture presents The Heritage Dinner
Living the summer of your life at the Divani Collection Hotels
City Summer Vibes and Asian Bar Bites @ BAR8 of the Hotel Grande Bretagne
Standing at 277 metres, Lycabettus Hill is the second highest viewpoint in the Athens area (after Tourkovounia). The origin of its name is contested - the etymology appears connected to wolves (lykos in Greek) that may have lived in the area. Another story connects Lycabettus to the rising of the sun above the hill, spreading light over the city. In the past, its slopes were used as a quarry - several of Athens’ neoclassical gems are built from its stone - and an air-raid shelter was built inside the hill before WWII. More recently, music concerts took place at the open-air amphitheater on the hilltop - though not currently operational, the City of Athens has announced plans for the revival of the theater in the coming year. Other plans for the area’s sustainable development are currently underway, especially focusing on the mountain’s flora and fauna.