Competitive advantages of athens Here are the top 10 features of the Greek capital that make it the “place to meet” and the ideal host destination for the IFFS 24th World Congress:
01.
SUMMER 2018 PERIOD:
60
Airlines
will operate schedule services out of Athens (of which 20 are Low Cost)
162
destinations
are operated (of which 129 International)
51
countries
are connected to Athens
2,500 weekly frequencies (dynamic figure)
WINTER 2018-2019 PERIOD:
CONNECTIVITY Connecting Athens to the World Since its opening in 2001, the multi-awarded Athens International Airport (AIA) “Eleftherios Venizelos”, is one of the fastest-growing airports globally. Every year, the airport enriches its network with new carriers and destinations. As a result, AIA is today connected to all major cities around the world at competitive prices.
46 Airlines
will operate schedule services out of Athens (of which 14 are Low Cost)
115 destinations
will be operated (of which 83 International and 32 Domestic). In the International routes, 58 are within the European Economic Area “EEA” and 25 non-EEA
44 cities
02. ATHENS RIVIERA Athens is the only European capital with such rich offerings for marine leisure tourism. In less than 30 minutes, you can find yourself away from the bustling Athens city-center to the Athenian Riviera. If you wish to unwind, you can take a daily cruise of Hydra, Spetses, Aegina and Poros - four small and picturesque Saronic Gulf islands.
03. MEETING FACILITIES Athens boasts a variety of state-of-the-art meeting venues, conference hotels and unique social event venues, which can be tailored to every need.
04.
Athens International Airport (inaugurated in March 2001) is strongly focusing on customer satisfaction and providing high security standards and high-end quality services to travelers. It was awarded top position in Europe for Customer Experience at the ACI World – ASQ Awards 2018.
1,380 weekly frequencies
(dynamic figure, based on a peak winter week)
05. ACCOMMODATION Athens and the greater Athens region offer a total of 32,602 rooms in 666 hotels across various categories. The hotel sector in Athens is continuously developing, with new hotels, renovations and new international chains investing in Athens.
ACCOMODATION CAPACITY
UNITS _
CENTRAL ATHENS ONLY
32 ARE 5* & 112 ARE 4*
16 ARE 5* & 46 ARE 4*
666
rooms _
TRANSPORTATION The transportation network includes metro, bus, tram, train, trolleybus, taxis and expansive highways at a very low cost.
32,602
KNOW-HOW Athens is firmly established as one of the top 26 most popular meeting destinations worldwide, according to ICCA rankings. Athens has been rising as a destination that hosts successfully large-scale and demanding world-class events, conferences, corporate meetings and incentives.
07. A CITY TO THRILL
ATHENS ATTICA ARGOSARONIC
ATHENS ATTICA ARGOSARONIC
are connected to Athens
06.
239
CENTRAL ATHENS ONLY
15,413
Famous for its lively nightlife and world-famous Mediterranean cuisine, Athens offers a unique entertainment scene. Its contemporary urban vibe caters to every segment of the tourism market. From landmark venues to indie hubs, Athens guarantees authentic nightlife experiences.
09. A sunny disposition You can’t make light of the Athenian sun! With an average daylight of 8-9 hours, famous mild climate and incredible blue skies, Athens will entice you with its atmosphere.
08.
10.
CULTURE SHOTS
Best vALUE
World-famous museums and UNESCO sights go hand in hand with a vibrant contemporary cultural life. Athens has been a cultural hub since antiquity and its contemporary art scene is alive and kicking, offering visitors the opportunity to indulge in a vibrant urban experience.
The city’s privileged geographical location at the crossroads of three continents -Europe, Africa, and Asia- offers easy and in many cases affordable access for delegates coming from the Balkans, the Mediterranean and the Middle East as well as developing countries.