Thessaloniki at a Glance

• Leading conference city in Greece (20% of conferences taking place in Greece)
• HELEXPO S.A. (Hellenic Organization of International Exhibitions) organize more than 25 international trade fairs annually
• Thessaloniki International Fair (T.I.F.) – the major international annual event in the city
• International Airport – Direct flights to European Capitals and other cities
• Boat connections to the most popular Greek islands
• Excellent starting point for interesting excursions to destinations of natural beauty and historical interest
• 19 International and EU Organizations based in Thessaloniki
• The largest University in Greece – Outstanding scientific & cultural associations
• 23 centuries of history – ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine treasures
• Alexander the Great’s kingdom
• Rich cultural life
• Exciting nightlife
• Offers local & international – ethnic cuisine
• Thessaloniki Convention & Visitors Bureau (the first CVB founded in Greece) supports
• Thessaloniki Conferences & Incentives and offers services free of charge
• A city by the sea with an annual average of 300 days of sunshine
• One of the most important port cities in Southeastern Europe
• Capital city of Northern Greece (population of over 1.000.000 inhabitants - named after Alexander’s sister, princess Thessaloniki)