About

Tourism is proving to be one of the most resilient sectors of the economy and so, can be one of the major factors that will contribute to the recovery of the global recession. Besides, according to the “World Tourism Organization”, Europe is the world’s leading international tourist destination with 500 million arrivals (53% of the world’s total) generating US$ 434 billion and generating an even more significant volume of domestic tourist arrivals. Both comments underline the significant role of the tourism industry and mark the importance of its further development in the European region.

So, after the success and the international recognition of the 1st conference about quality in Tourism and development perspectives, HELEXPO and EUROPRESS MEDIA GROUP (EMG) are organizing the “2nd European Tourism Conference” entitled “Travel & Tourism: The Day After – Turning Crisis into Growth”.

Sections

Conference's subject will be divided in the following thematic sections:

- Travel & Tourism: The Day After
- Communication Strategies & Crisis Management
- City Breaks
- Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism
- Special Forms of Tourism including: Yachting & Sea Tourism, Sports Tourism, Religious Tourism, Gastronomy

Experts will present and analyze the necessity, the contribution in tourism growth, the investment opportunities and the role in quality enhancement for each of the above mentioned elements.

Speakers

Among speakers will be representatives from the European Commission, Foreign Governments, International Organizations, Tourism Associations and major companies that operate in the tourism industry all over Europe.

Audience

The event will attend members of governments, associations and bureaus, investors, entrepreneurs, top level managers and executives, tourism experts and journalists.

Organizers

"2nd European Tourism Conference" is organized by HELEXPO and EUROPRESS MEDIA GROUP (EMG) along with the 25th international tourism exhibition PHILOXENIA, with the support of the "Greek Ministry of Tourism Development", the "Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO)" and in cooperation with the "Association of European Journalists (AEJ)", "European Business Review" magazine and "Best of Greece" annual edition.

Importance

The conference is considered as one of the most important events in the field of Travel & Tourism worldwide and will draw once again the attention of significant professionals of the industry and the media, as it is expected to lead in considerably results and conclusions that will affect and transform the European tourism framework.