Become a member

Thessaloniki Convention Bureau is a non-profit organization with a mission to establish Thessaloniki as an upcoming MICE destination. We act as intermediary link between international meeting planners and local service providers, conference centers, venues, hotels, PCOs & DMCs and collaborate closely with local authorities.

TCB is a member-based organization, counting 75 members, leading partners of the events and conventions industry in Thessaloniki. High professionalism in meetings organization, attractive venues, high standards hotels and a large number of relevant to the industry services, add value the city’s charming profile.

TCB offers its members a wide range of services and benefits, actively promoting them to the global meetings industry and helping them secure collaborations related to conventions and incentive travel.

Joining TCB members network, you will be connected with key players in the global tourism and travel industry, increase your leads and visibility, and have full access to exclusive new business and marketing opportunities.

Get exclusive access to RFPs

TCB receives requests for proposals from organizations, associations and businesses interested in holding a conference, meeting, or event in Thessaloniki. As a member, you get exclusive access to any new expression of interest, engaging directly with the potential new clients, or through TCB reference when requested.

Be part of Site Inspections

We host, assist, organize and facilitate site inspections to our members, upon request, providing all the relevant information required in order that international meeting planners will meet their needs for the event.

Βuild promising partnerships through Fam Trips and Press Trips

TCB hosts Fam & Press Trips intending to familiarize potential clients and journalists with the destination and increase the visibility of Thessaloniki. We regularly invite representatives of leading worldwide companies specializing in incentive and conference travel to get to know the destination right on the spot. This is a great chance to make direct contacts with travel agents, meeting planners, and international press & media representatives visiting Thessaloniki as exclusive TCB guests.

Gain visibility through our website, social media and promotional material

Members’ company profiles are featured on the TCB website, as well as on the TCB Meeting Planners’ Guide. MPG is updated regularly, in print and digital version and is available on our website, included in our Media Kit and distributed to international trade shows. We actively promote our members on our social media channels and newsletters.

Obtain access to marketing materials

We can assist with marketing material as TCB has developed a number of city promotional videos, maps, brochures, destination presentations and other promotional materials. We offer advice and support to build interesting and detailed bid documents.

Get international exposure at leading trade fairs and shows

TCB participates each year at the world’s leading MICE trade fairs, shows and B2B events. We promote the destination and our members, presenting the range of their activity and opening new business opportunities.

Be part of the global meetings industry community

TCB is an active member of the leading international organizations ICCA and ECM accessing data, educational programs, updates and reports. We share valuable insights and upcoming trends with our members.

Secure your place at CONNECT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki

CONNECT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki is the perfect meeting place for buyers of the international travel industry and suppliers from Thessaloniki and its surroundings! Initiated in 2021 by Thessaloniki Convention Bureau, CONNECT is a digital event for professionals aiming at promoting the destination and to liaise hosted buyers with local suppliers creating collaboration and future business opportunities. Its goal is to build promising partnerships, to open new destinations, and to extend our professional network!

Thessaloniki Convention Bureau with the support of the Greek National Tourism Organization, the Region of Central Macedonia and Halkidiki Tourism Organization, hosts and organizes a number of events to promote Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Pieria-Olympus Riviera and the surroundings to European and International traditional and novel markets.

Thessaloniki brought also on the spotlight of the international tourism industry during the B2B events Connect on Tour I Tel Aviv 2022, Connect on Tour I Milan 2023 and Connect on Tour I Dusseldorf 2023.

Take advantage of institutional support

Our team can help you contact third parties and institutions to provide letters of intent and support for your events. We work closely with the Ministry of Tourism and GNTO, as well as all relevant stakeholders in the local and international market to promote the interests of the destination and the business needs of our members.

Increase the prestige of your organization and network with meeting professionals

You will be a part of a prestigious association with an excellent national and international network of collaborators. We regularly organize meetings of our members to strengthen existing collaborations and create opportunities for new ones. We offer seminars, forums and events with prominent speakers and educational workshops.

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