Τhe Hellenic Association of Professional Conference Organizers & Destination Event Specialists, Τhe Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau join forces to support the meetings industry in Greece.
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During the elections for the new Board of Directors of HAPCO & DES, which took place during the Annual Meeting & General Assembly of the Association, the following Board was elected for the term 2022-2025
On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress and Event Organizers (HAPCO DES), it is our great pleasure to announce that the 11th Annual Meeting HAPCO & DES, entitled “Reconnect to Accelerate”, will be held on 12th & 13th April, at the Divani Caravel Hotel, in Athens.
Current protocols for Arrivals in Greece are available here
From 15 March 2022 onwards, travelers visiting Greece are no longer required to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF). Additionally, as of Sunday 01.05.2022 and for as long as the epidemiological data allow so, all travelers arriving in Greece, regardless of their country of origin, are no longer required to display a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19, or evidence of negative test result from SARS-CoV-2 infection (PCR or Rapid Antigen test).
However, a simplified PLF remains in operation, the completion of which is OPTIONAL, for the sole purpose of enabling the traveler / family to issue an EU Certificate of negative or positive COVID-19 test result.
Travelers, who decide to fill out the simplified form, will receive the PLF with their unique Quick Response (QR) code via email (the QR code will be provided in a link in the email).
The PLF can also be found on the Visit Greece app and at Protocol for Arrivals in Greece - travel.gov.gr. It is strongly recommended that all visitors download the Visit Greece app (GDPR compliant) for free, prior to their arrival in Greece.
A very productive and interactive virtual discussion took place between HAPCO & DES Board & Members. Members of the BoD briefly presented the activities of the Association from the beginning of the pandemic until today. Extensive reference was made to the governmental health guidelines which prevent the smooth restart for the MICE sector.
The following circular aims at defining the safety measures in need for the opening and operation of physical conferences & events, and the protection of public health..
