In response to calls from Greek MICE organizers for safety standards, the government announced this week protocols for the organization of conferences and events which foresee among others hybrid events, participant limits, and Covid-19 management requirements. More specifically, according to the decision published in the Government Gazette, the protocols to be in effect
UPDATE: Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced on Thursday night that the health protocols for conferences and events should be announced in the coming days. Conference and events tourism organizers in Thessaloniki are calling on the government to accelerate the announcement of Covid-19 health protocols that will enable the launch of MICE tourism. The
Sissi Lygnou, CEO of AFEA Travel and Congress Services, was elected as a new member of the IAPCO Council at the recent General Assembly that took place virtually this year. IAPCO is the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers and represents professional organisers and managers of international and national congresses, conventions and special events.
The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) on Friday announced that it was joining forces with Destination Events Specialists (DMCs) to strengthen the Greek meetings industry’s voice. Established in 1996, HAPCO brings together the professional congress organizers and companies from the whole range of services and products of the conference market












