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Conference Facilities
Situated in the south-eastern
tip of Europe, one of the planet's most favorable and sunny corners, Greece
has developed into a much preferred destination for all kinds of tourism,
especially professional tourism, including international scientific and
commercial conferences, incentives, exhibitions and fairs, seminars and all
kinds of meetings.
Olympic-related renovation fever
and major investment have brought great changes in the accommodation sector.
Backed by almost half a century of experience in hosting international
visitors, as well as the reputation for Greek hospitality, major hotel
chains and medium-to-small size units in the Greek capital have undergone
extensive upgrades and renovation. Almost all units have obtained a
professional makeover, targeting eclectic tourists and above all business
travellers and conference organisers. Executive floors, business centres and
the concept of "an office in your hotel room" have become almost standard
features for Athens hotels.
Athens has been the choice of
Professional Congress Organisers (PCO's) who have long ago been aware of the
advantages involved in holding events here. The extensive range of modern
facilities, including hotels of all classes, high standard conference halls,
showrooms, travel services and easy transportation are not concentrated in
one city, they are spread throughout Greece to all directions in the
mainland and hundreds of pretty islands. Mild weather conditions allow for
the organisation of events year round. Organisers have found it interesting
to hold incentives or conferences on board luxury cruisers and yachts, the
'floating congress', under the bright sun, enhancing the effectiveness and
success of events while giving participants the opportunity for a unique
experience in the tranquil, azure waters of the Aegean and the Mediterranean
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