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An interview with Spyros Capralos
Submitted by atedco on Mon, 18/01/2010 - 08:33.An interview with Spyros Capralos
Since 10 February 2009, Spyros Capralos has been President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee. The veteran Balkan swimming champion and international water polo player for Olympiacos and the Greek national team has also been the Chairman of the Athens Exchange S.A. since 2004. He was one of the leading figures behind the success of the Athens Olympic Games, serving as a member of the Bidding Committee
upcoming events
- 08/03/2010 - 08:1612/03/2010 - 08:16
8 March - 12 March, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Starwood to Add 50 Hotels in Europe, Africa and Middle East by 2012
Starwood to Add 50 Hotels in Europe, Africa and Middle East by 2012
Starwood Hotels & resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to open 50 new hotels in its Europe, Africa and Middle East division by 2012.
Radical reforms to hit MICE markets - Fast Future
Radical reforms to hit MICE markets - Fast Future
Hyper-competition, technology and changing delegate behaviour are driving industry transformation in the meetings market
2009: Second safest year in aviation history says IATA
2009: Second safest year in aviation history says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recently revealed the final statistics of flight safety for 2009
Air Travel Demand Up, Airline Profits Still Down
Air Travel Demand Up, Airline Profits Still Down
Although passenger demand is up significantly this year over last, the airline industry will remain in the red in 2010
HAPCO and ACB join forces to boost conference tourism
HAPCO and ACB join forces to boost conference tourism
The adoption of common actions and better coordination of forces with the aim of improving the competiveness of the conference product of Athens
Athens International Airport freezes all charges for 2010
Athens International Airport freezes all charges for 2010
Athens International Airport freezes all charges for 2010 in recognition of the industry downturn and offers new incentives package for airlines.
France wins presidency of IAPCO for the first time
France wins presidency of IAPCO for the first time
At the recent General Assembly held in Athens, Greece, Philippe Fournier, of MCI, was unanimously elected as IAPCO's President.
60% of travelers intend to travel at the same or greater rates than they did in 2009
60% of travelers intend to travel at the same or greater rates than they did in 2009
A new study by D.K. Shifflet & Associates finds that approximately 60% of recent travelers intend to travel for either business or leisure
New on board health monitor system to be introduced at Etihad
New on board health monitor system to be introduced at Etihad
Etihad Airways will install new state-of-the-art technology on its long and ultra long haul aircraft which can monitor the condition of passengers
ACB member news
Hilton Athens in support of children with disabilities
Hilton Athens in support of children with disabilities
Clients of the Hilton Athens responded enthusiastically to the Hilton Foundation's fund-raising campaign in support of children with special needs. Over the last three months of 2009, the Hilton invited all those who stayed at the hotel to add €1 to their bill
AFEA for the environment
AFEA for the environment
Afea S.A. is conscious with the conservation of the natural resources. Therefore, leaflets and brochures for all events are printed on certified paper which is produced following the standards FSC (Forest Certification) and PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes).
industry news
Starwood to Add 50 Hotels in Europe, Africa and Middle East by 2012
Starwood to Add 50 Hotels in Europe, Africa and Middle East by 2012
Starwood Hotels & resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to open 50 new hotels in its Europe, Africa and Middle East division by 2012.
Radical reforms to hit MICE markets - Fast Future
Radical reforms to hit MICE markets - Fast Future
Hyper-competition, technology and changing delegate behaviour are driving industry transformation in the meetings market
2009: Second safest year in aviation history says IATA
2009: Second safest year in aviation history says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recently revealed the final statistics of flight safety for 2009
