Whoever you are and whatever
type of event you’re planning, make sure the Edessa Tourist
Information Center & Convention Bureau is your first port of
call. Our advice is unbiased and all our services are free of
charge.
To help you make the most of
our service here is a taste of what we do:
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Help you find the right
venue
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Generate quick and easy
to read Proposals
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Source and negotiate
special rates with conference venues and hotels in Edessa &
Mountainous Pella
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Offer a dedicated FREE
online accommodation booking service for delegates
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Put you in touch with
all the services you need to make your meeting a success
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Organise familiarisation
visits
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Provide films, images,
leaflets, folders and maps
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Supply all delegates
with an exclusive ‘Edessa City’ card, offering information
for money saving offers at key bars, restaurants and
attractions around the city.
Frequently Asked Questions:
We know you will have lots
of questions so below we have gathered together the most
frequently asked questions but do
contact us for more details:
I don’t know anything
about Edessa, how do I find a venue?
To find your ideal venue in
Edessa & Mountainous Pella, all you have to do is contact the
Edessa City Tourist Information Center & Convention Bureau
on +30 23810 20300 or send an email to:
tic.edessacity@gmail.com
If you can let us know what
you’re looking for, including dates, approximate delegate
numbers, accommodation requirements and any preferences you may
have, we can do the rest. It really is that simple.
What is the Edessa City
Tourist Info Center & Convention Bureau?
Our convention bureau is a
team of dedicated and experienced individuals here to assist
conference and event organisers, and help them to bring their
event to Edessa and the surrounding region.
How much does the service
cost?
Nothing! The Edessa City
Tourist Information Center is the city’s official tourism
organisation and is part of Edessa City Council. However the
services will be paid to the owners of the venues & the
organizers.
Why is your service free?
Our aim is to create an
economic impact and raise the profile of the region by helping
you to bring your conference to Edessa, and as such we offer a
wide range of FREE services, including our unbiased advice and
venue-finding service.
Do you help local event
organisers?
The Edessa City Tourist
Information Center & Convention Bureau operates an
Ambassador Programme
to help Edessa and North Greece South
East Europe-based academics and business leaders create
competitive bids to attract national and international
conferences to Edessa & Mountainous Pella.
If you’re a member of a
professional society or association and are interested in
creating a bid, we have a number of ways in which we can
assist you, FREE of any charge.
What help is available for
venue-finding agents?
Through the Edessa City Tourist
Information Center & Convention Bureau, you have access to an amazing array of venues
as well as a range of supporting materials that will help you
open your clients’ eyes to this uniquely-inspirational and
vibrant destination. Give us a call and we will be pleased to
help with your requirements.
I am a journalist, how can I
get more information on Edessa & Mountainous Pella?
Edessa City PR team is
on hand to provide a wealth of useful news stories, facts and
figures, quotes and stunning imagery to help you develop and
promote stories about Edessa, Pella and the surrounding area.
For more information call +30 2381020300 or email
tic.edessacity@gmail.com
How many bedrooms are there
in Edessa & Pella?
Currently there are around 2,000 bedrooms in
Edessa-Pella Region, ranging from luxury hotels
and apartments to budget accommodation and university halls of
residence. Whatever your taste, style or budget, we are
confident that you will find accommodation in our city.
I need to find more
accommodation for the delegates attending my conference in
Edessa, can you help?
Yes! We provide a free
Conference Delegate Accommodation Booking Service.
We are experienced in
booking accommodation for all types of events and conferences
and have an international reputation for offering an impeccable
selection of conference hotels in Edessa and the surrounding
areas at preferential and affordable rates.
Does Brighton & Hove have an
airport?
No. We are however very
easily reached from Thessaloniki "Makedonia Airport" which is 90 minutes
by car / rail or by Edessa Domestic Airfield (VFR Flights & Light Aircrafts
only) which is just 25 minutes by car.