The 2nd FRESKON exhibition, being held from 21 to 23 April 2016, is developing into a major international commercial multi-event, with the participation of almost 80% of domestic fresh fruit and vegetable distributors.

Furnidec Business, held from 18 to 20 March at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, will once again serve as a key driving force for the furniture sector, placing emphasis on extroversion.

A 'breath of fresh air' in the fruit and vegetable sector

The Detrop Boutique and Artozyma exhibitions, which presented the latest developments in the sectors of food-beverages, bakery and confectionery at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 February, recorded high visitor numbers, with a total of 31,137 visitors (trade visitors and special categories-group visits). In fact, the number of trade visitors who visited the two exhibitions was increased by 66% compared to last year's number. At the same time, the number of trade visitors at the Hellenic Jewellery Fair, which was held in Athens, was increased by 20%.

Growth through increased extroversion and incorporation of high added value in the food and beverages of domestic production and processing SMEs was depicted in the most graphic manner at this year's DETROP BOUTIQUE and ARTOZYMA exhibitions.

All new furniture and interior design trends will be presented at Furnidec Business, the first exhibition of the sector this year as well the most long-lived, which will be held at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre from 18 to 20 March. More dynamic than ever before, this year's exhibition exudes creativity and features countless ideas, from the most stark to the most luxurious furnishings for every space, style and need.

The 29^th 'HELLENIC JEWELLERY FAIR' International Exhibition for Jewellery, Precious Stones, Machinery & Equipment, being held at Metropolitan Expo in Athens from 26 to 29 February, shall serve as a resplendent "appointment" with the jewellery sector.

With over 250 exhibitors - including international exhibitors coming from 17 countries - the exhibition 'duo' of Infacoma and Aqua-Therm will be open from Thursday, 11 February, until Sunday, 14 February.

The dynamism and extroversion of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry and of the construction sector, in general, will be presented at this year's exhibition duo consisting of 'Aqua-Therm' and 'Infacoma'.

The 26^th Agrotica welcomed over 120,000 visitors, marking this year's Fair as a true 'feast' of the agricultural world.

The 26th Agrotica, open at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre from January 28 to 31 will be the best in the history of the institution.

H ανάδειξη της δυναμικής που αναπτύσσεται από τις εναλλακτικές μορφές τουρισμού τόσο στην Θεσσαλονίκη, όσο και στην ευρύτερη περιοχή καθόλη τη διάρκεια του έτους, οι πρωτοβουλίες που έχουν υλοποιηθεί προς αυτή την κατεύθυνση και τα επιτυχημένα παραδείγματα ξένων πόλεων, βρέθηκαν στο επίκεντρο του συνεδρίου Destination Thessaloniki: 365 days of Μeetings, Studies, Sports, Cruises and Health, που έγινε στις 13 Νοεμβρίου στην αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων του Διεθνούς Εκθεσιακού Κέντρου Θεσσαλονίκης, «Αιμίλιος Ριάδης».

TIF-Helexpo is aiming at establishing the tourism exhibition duo of 'Philoxenia' and 'Hotelia' as the "heavy artillery" of Greek tourism in South-East Europe, while enhancing the above events with the regional dimension of the 'Polis' exhibition.

How can Thessaloniki become a dynamic tourist destination in the Mediterranean? Where do tourism and education meet? Can recreational athletic activities bring a city to life 12 months a year? Which forms of medical tourism became a success story in Thessaloniki? Are there prospects for the flourishing of cruise tourism?

The 30^th KOSMIMA, which served as the epicentre of the silver, goldsmith and clock & watch sector for three days, ended yesterday with significantly increased visitor numbers compared to last year, as it welcomed 2,593 visitors in total, marking a 36% increase over the previous event. In fact, on the first day of KOSMIMA, there was a 64% increase in the number of visitors compared to last year's opening day, as well as a 34% increase during the second day of the exhibition.

The exhibition duo of 'Philoxenia' and 'Hotelia', to be held from 12 to 15 November at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre alongside the 10^th 'Polis' International Exhibition for Local Government, Public and Social Sector & Private Enterprises, aims at sending a message of growth and upgrading of the country's tourism product.

The precious world of the KOSMIMA exhibition is preparing to open its gates from 31 October to 2 November 2015 at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre.

The pulse of the domestic and international tourism industry will be racing at the Philoxenia and Hotelia exhibitions, to be held at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre from 12 to 15 November 2015, along with the 10th Polis, which will bring together participants representing the entire field of local government from all over Greece.

The 80^th TIF event notched top numbers of visitors; the public got carried away by the festive air of this anniversary event. For the second consecutive year, the Fair cleared the barrier of 200,000 visitors, achieving six-digit figures, despite the harsh economic conditions and the adversities of recent years.

This year's anniversary 80th TIF will prove itself worthy of its 80-year history, as it managed, in the midst of difficult circumstances, to attract approximately 1,000 exhibitors and 13 official international participations, and to cover more exhibition space than last year.

The Enchanted’ are here. They have returned to Thessaloniki, their birthplace, after 151 years.