Connect Tourism & Travel Event
Thessaloniki 2025

Get ready for CONNECT Tourism & Travel Event I Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki Convention Bureau with the support of 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 markets. It is a chance to provide the local industry with the opportunity to engage and connect with international buyers and to assist hosted buyers to source upcoming Greek destinations and to find everything they need under one roof.

When: 04 – 06 May, 2025

Where: Thessaloniki Concert Hall – Thessaloniki, GR

Are you a local supplier?

A solution provider for Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Pieria-Olympus Riviera and the Central Macedonia?

Join in to meet selected top international buyers interested in the destination and get your business out front at pre-scheduled meetings and networking events.

  • Participation with a personalized profile and calendar (one representative)
  • A minimum of 15 pre-scheduled b2b meetings with vetted international buyers
  • Full data base of all registered hosted buyers after the event
  • Coffee breaks & lunches
  • Outstanding networking dinners and social nightlife experiences
  • Priority in registration and special participation rates for TCB Members

* Non TCB Members applications will be treated on a first come first served basis.

Are you an international buyer?

If you are a senior level decision maker interested in a new destination with phenomenal potential, ready to extend your professional network, create new collaborations and do business with high quality suppliers from Thessaloniki and the surroundings, you are eligible to attend CONNECT Tourism & Travel Event – Thessaloniki.  Hosted Buyers at CONNECT receive a full VIP package including coffee breaks, lunches, gifts from Thessaloniki and lots of surprises.

  • Personalized profile and calendar – Top matchmaking system for an effective agenda
  • Participation in more than 15 pre-scheduled meetings with local suppliers
  • Complimentary air travel to Thessaloniki from European destinations, accommodation in 5* hotel, transfers, thematic tours and social events
  • Breakfasts, lunches and coffee breaks
  • Glamorous dinners at unique locations
  • CONNECT Event amazing giveaways and surprises
  • Guided tours and fun experience activities to explore the destination
  • Networking opportunities
  • Participation (optional) in a fam trip to Halkidiki or Pieria region

Who is eligible to attend CONNECT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki as a hosted buyer? Travel Agents – Associations – Incentives Travel – Event planners – FIT – Tour Operators – PCOs.

Preliminary Program

Sun 04 May 2025

18:30 – 22:00: Wine Dine & Connection Time (Hosted Buyers only)

Mon 05 May 2025

09:00 – 09:30: CONNECT I Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki Registration -Welcome Coffee

09:30 – 10:00: Destination Presentations

10:00 – 11:30: Scheduled B2B Meetings

11:30 – 12:00: Networking Coffee Break

12:00 – 13:15: Scheduled B2B Meetings

13:15 – 14:00: Lunch

14:00 – 14:45: Thermaic Gulf Cruise & Drinks 

14:45-17:30: Thessaloniki Sightseeing Tour (Historical Center Walk with culinary surprises)

20:00 – 22:30: Eat, Drink and CONNECT Dinner (Suppliers & Hosted Buyers)

Tue 06 May 2025

09:00-10:00: TCH Site Inspection & Presentations

10:00-11:00: Scheduled B2B Meetings

11:00 -11:30: Networking Coffee Break

11:30-12:45: Scheduled B2B Meetings

13:00: Fam Trip Departures (Halkidiki-Pieria)

Supporters & Auspices

Media Kit

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