10/04/2024
This is Athens-CVB Newsletter April 2024
Athens in April is filled with color, spring flair and exciting events.
The Greek capital is taking bold steps towards a new era of sustainability and quality tourism.
Read on to get the latest updates before you plan your next visit or event in Athens.
The Greek capital is taking bold steps towards a new era of sustainability and quality tourism.
Read on to get the latest updates before you plan your next visit or event in Athens.
Athens Headlines
The 3rd annual This is Athens - City Festival returns on May 1st, this year expanding to every neighborhood of the Greek capital. Up until June 2nd, the great Spring celebration of the City of Athens will feature over 250 events and activities across the city. See more
The CEO of the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency, Ioannis Georgizas and the team of This is Athens recently traveled to Shanghai, China, to participate in a B2B event titled “Bridging cultures in Travel: From Asia to Greece”. The event was organized to mark the launch of the first direct flight between the two cities on April 2. See more Following the official start of the new direct flight, This is Athens-CVB and the Athens International Airport co-hosted a press trip for four media representatives from the Chinese market. See more
Athens, on April 26 will host the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony that will take place at the Panathenaic Stadium. We are proud to support the promotion of this exceptional event, which shines a spotlight on the city's vibrant cultural agenda and rich heritage. See more
What We Are Up to
Athens is participating in the first “AI Opener for Destinations” year-long educational programme of the GROUP NAO, along with 59 other destinations from the EU and the US. See more
We presented the City of Athens’ strategic plan for sustainable tourism development at the “Sustainable Tourism Course, focusing on the Destination”, that was recently held by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in Athens. See more
This is Athens supported Scandinavian Airlines’ “Destination Unknown” initiative which earlier this month offered the chance to SAS frequent flyers, senior executives and media representatives to embark on a “mystery” trip to Athens. See more
Talk of the Town
Our team had the chance to connect with the crème de la crème of the French meetings & events industry at the PURE Meetings International Paris 2024. See more
The Megaron Spring Festival returns at the Athens Concert Hall in April, with spectacular concerts. See more
The Athens Science Festival will celebrate its 10th edition during April 16-21. See more
The 13th Borderline Festival will unfold this April at the Onassis Stegi and other spots across Athens. Enjoy three days of contemporary music and events. See more
Athens is getting ready to host the 2024 UEFA Europa Conference League Final, set to take place οn May 29. See more
MICE Athens
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Preventive Cardiology Annual Congress 2024 will take place in Athens from April 25-27. See more
The International Conference Polymers 2024-Polymers for a Safe and Sustainable Future will be held in Athens on May 28–31. See more
Athens will welcome the European University Information Systems Congress (EUNIS) 2024 from June 5-7. See more
The 20th International Plant Protection Congress 2024 is set to take place in Athens, between July 1-5. See more
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Clio Muse at ARIVAL & ITB 2024: Connecting with the Global Travel Industry
CONVIN's Annual Corporate Event: Fostering Unity, Innovation, and Growth
ERA Beyond Medical Congresses: New Frontiers in Conferences
Springtime at Erasmus: reflecting on past accomplishments, embracing hopeful visions for the future
Hard Rock Cafe struck Platinum at the MUSE Creative Awards for the Messi Kids Campaign
Podium at MasterChef television programme for famous French chef Alain Parodi
Radisson Blu Park Hotel introduces: St’Astra Roop top event venue
The Tactual Museum of Athens, one of five museums of its kind in the world, offers an excellent new way of approaching ancient Greek civilization, not only for persons who are blind but for sighted people, too. The museum was established in 1984 and it was accessible only to persons with vision impairment or low vision until 2004, when it opened its doors to the general public. The museum’s pivot to allowing a general entry was a great step towards raising awareness on the capabilities of blind people as well as the everyday difficulties they face. With a rich programme of inclusive actions, training seminars for professionals and children’s educational programmes, this award winning museum makes for a fascinating cultural destination for both sighted and blind persons.