Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki – A Popular Conference Destination

Thessaloniki, the Capital City of the Greek North is world known for the Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine monuments, the charming shopping thoroughfares, the indulging local cuisine and exciting nightlife.
Founded in 315 b.c. and named after the ancient Greek princess Thessaloniki, sister of Alexander the Great, the city has been a crossroads of cultures and civilizations for over 2300 years.

The city’s atmosphere is a fusion of Greek, Balkan and South-eastern European influences that co-exist harmoniously, creating a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment, where visitors from all over the world feel comfortable and welcome.

It is also a leading city in the cultural activity of Greece, known for major national and international festivals such as the ‘Demetria’ Festival (Annual Art & Culture events) and the ‘International Film Festival of Thessaloniki’.

Thessaloniki is one of the most popular Greek destinations for conferences and incentives and one of the top 100 conference cities in the world, according to ICCA statistics.

Thessaloniki is also the seat of ‘HELEXPO’ the National Exhibition and Conference Organization. Over 25 international trade exhibitions and numerous national and international conferences are held at ‘HELEXPO - International Exhibition and Congress Center’ every year.

With a wide selection of venues and top quality conference & incentive services it caters for the most demanding C&I planners.