Significant Participation of ATEDCo in the European Day of Tourism and the European Commission’s Open Days 2008

Within the framework of the international networking programme, and with the aim of exploring the scope of funding from the EU for the scheduled period of 2007-2013,  ATEDCo took part in the European day of Tourism (7^th October) and in the European Week of Regions and Cities (Open days 2008/6-9^th October, Brussels) which was organised by the European Commission.

The European Day of Tourism comprised two main seminars with workshops, which focused on 1) the funding opportunities for tourist development stemming from the EU, as well as 2) the potential of city and regional networking, aimed at the uniform development of tourism projects.  All the European funding programmes were presented at some length, as well as their measures specific to tourism. In addition, selected samples of successful projects from previous or current funded projects were presented.

Simultaneously, within its broader role as representative of the City of Athens and of the Local Union of Municipalities and Communities of Attica Prefecture at Open days 2008, ATEDCo delivered promotional material relating to Athens and provided an update on the activities of the City of Athens in the area of tourism aimed at conference visitors. At this point it is well worth noting that during the three-day ‘Open days 2008' event:

• Approximately 7,400 personnel and  national specialist advisors, regional and local authorities and various businesses attended
• 145 seminars and 230 exhibitions were organised
• 216 Regions and Cities were represented.

ATEDCo, through its participation in the objectives of the EU is, in essence, investing in international networking and the promotion of Athens, whilst at the same time it is planning the development of even more ventures in this direction.

For further information concerning the European Day of Tourism and the Open Days 2008, as well as about the involvement of the ATEDCo,  please contact the Director of Tourism Development  at ATEDCo:  Mr Manolis Psarros.  Tel: 210 3253123-  mpsarros@atedco.gr.