{"id":54886,"date":"2025-05-06T22:31:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/?page_id=54886"},"modified":"2026-03-30T23:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:38:06","slug":"the-new-tif","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/en\/the-new-tif\/","title":{"rendered":"The NEW TIF"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"54886\" class=\"elementor elementor-54886 elementor-52115\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-196d42a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"196d42a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f401cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f401cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f6ce39 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f6ce39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2511300 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2511300\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d27ce43 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d27ce43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The NEW TIF<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7302f57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7302f57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b19af2a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b19af2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efef3c2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"efef3c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A vibrant urban landmark for Thessaloniki<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fae5568 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fae5568\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-050eea1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"050eea1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HELEXPO_Site_Banners_ENGLISH_HELEXPO_Site_Banner_1920x900px_ENGLISH-\u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03ae-768x817.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-54903\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HELEXPO_Site_Banners_ENGLISH_HELEXPO_Site_Banner_1920x900px_ENGLISH-\u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03ae-768x817.png 768w, https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HELEXPO_Site_Banners_ENGLISH_HELEXPO_Site_Banner_1920x900px_ENGLISH-\u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03ae-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HELEXPO_Site_Banners_ENGLISH_HELEXPO_Site_Banner_1920x900px_ENGLISH-\u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03ae-400x426.png 400w, https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HELEXPO_Site_Banners_ENGLISH_HELEXPO_Site_Banner_1920x900px_ENGLISH-\u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03ae.png 847w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d12bc85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d12bc85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h6><strong>A modern model of urban development<\/strong><\/h6><p>The new Trade International Fair will not simply be an exhibition and conference venue. It will be a multifunctional metropolitan park where entrepreneurship, culture, sports, and everyday life coexist harmoniously.<\/p><p>This is an ambitious project that transforms a traditional exhibition space into a modern, multifunctional urban hub, open and accessible to everyone, 365 days a year.<\/p><p>The project is the only example of Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) in Greece: a space owned by an organization that operates as an open public area, enhancing the quality of life for citizens and visitors alike.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda051d e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bda051d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adffab7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adffab7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h6><strong>The largest urban redevelopment in Northern Greece<\/strong><\/h6><p>The intervention at TIF is the largest urban redevelopment project in Northern Greece, bringing a radical transformation to the site:<\/p><ul><li>Current situation:<ul><li>70% of the area is covered by 37 buildings<\/li><li>Only 7,000 sq.m. of scattered green space<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>After redevelopment:<ul><li>70% of the area will become a 120,000 sq.m. <strong>metropolitan park <\/strong><\/li><li>7 buildings will be retained and highlighted<\/li><li>Modern, sustainable infrastructure will be created<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5e6818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a5e6818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h6><strong>Respecting history, designing for the future<\/strong><\/h6><p>The redevelopment of TIF is based on a meaningful dialogue between past and future, preserving and highlighting buildings of strong historical and cultural significance for Thessaloniki.<\/p><p>Iconic landmarks such as the OTE Tower, MOMus \u2013 Museum of Contemporary Art, the historic Esso Pappas Pavilion, Alexandreio Melathron (Palais des Sports), and the \u201cIoannis Vellidis\u201d Conference Center are living parts of the city\u2019s collective memory and will be preserved, with the latter undergoing full modernization.<\/p><p>Through this approach, the project respects the architectural heritage and enduring identity of the site, while also embracing the new, with the creation of two state-of-the-art, bioclimatic exhibition halls that meet modern international standards.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1af654d e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1af654d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7b95c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7b95c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h6><strong>Infrastructure for a modern city<\/strong><\/h6><p><br \/>The redevelopment incorporates modern solutions that enhance functionality and the visitor experience, including:<\/p><ul><li>Underground car park with more than 600 spaces<\/li><li>Extensive green and recreational areas<\/li><li>Infrastructure for cultural and sports activities<\/li><li>Open spaces for social gatherings and events<\/li><\/ul><h6><strong>Implementation timeline within three years<\/strong><\/h6><p>The project plan foresees the selection of a contractor by the end of the year, with construction works starting in early 2027.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efd1135 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"efd1135\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u0391\u0395\u03a1\u0399\u0391\u039b-\u0392\u039f\u03a1\u0395\u0399\u0391-1-scaled-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-54896\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helexpo.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u0391\u0395\u03a1\u0399\u0391\u039b-\u0392\u039f\u03a1\u0395\u0399\u0391-1-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, 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elementor-element-8acf79f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8acf79f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-855114a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"855114a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f364f3e elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f364f3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A project with social impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98ae8b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98ae8b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>The core of the redevelopment goes beyond infrastructure. The vision of the new TIF focuses on people and society, contributing to:<\/p><ul><li>Improving citizens\u2019 everyday life<\/li><li>Creating spaces for free access and participation<\/li><li>Promoting cultural and sports activities<\/li><li>Showcasing Thessaloniki as an international destination<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dacb3c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dacb3c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8640f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8640f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e82d07 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e82d07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The redevelopment of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center redefines the city center and creates a new point of reference for future generations.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A vibrant urban landmark for Thessaloniki A modern model of urban development The new Trade International Fair will not simply be an exhibition and conference venue. It will be a multifunctional metropolitan park where entrepreneurship, culture, sports, and everyday life coexist harmoniously. 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