The adoption of common actions and better coordination of forces with the aim of improving the competiveness of the conference product of Athens and the dynamic growth of conference tourism in Greece in general were agreed upon by the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) and the Athens Convention Bureau (ACB).

Athens will strengthen its presence in the international tourism market and on the most popular social networking media. The official collaboration between the Athens Tourism and Economic Development Company (ATEDCo) and one of the largest and most widely recognised companies on the Internet, JOOBILI.COM

A creative internet competition to design the benches of Athens begins with the aim of contributing to the improvement of life in the city. The City of Athens and the international non-governmental network, "World of Athens," are holding an international internet competion titled "Athens Bench Mark"

As part of City of Athens Mayor Nikita Kaklamanis' strategy to establish Athens as one of the major conference destinations in the world and the dynamic presence of the city at international proceedings, the Athens Convention Bureau-ACB has signed a strategic agreement of cooperation and support for the pioneering study "Convention 2020."

For the fourth consecutive year in Athens, from 1 to 22 March and with two new activities - the Kids Festival and Soup Kitchens-Live Cooking -- recognised chefs will translate the atmosphere of various films into mouthwatering flavours.