The capital of Greece, Athens is host to the 28th Olympiad taking place from 13th to 29th August 2004. Apart from Athens, there are another four Olympic designated cities including: Thessaloniki (capital of the northern Greece and second largest city in the country), Patra (third largest city in Greece), Volos and Heraklion (Crete).

Hosting the Olympic Games in 2004 has resulted in the modernisation of the entire country at a rapid pace with the assistance of EU funds with special importance given to the infrastructure. In addition, due to government incentives both the private and public sectors investing in a number of new venues to be used by the Conference & Incentive industry. The staging of the Olympic Games in Greece will offer the opportunity to showcase the facilities of the country and its ability to host one of the most important and major events in the world stage. This is an opportunity for Greece to show to the world that it will be a key provider of business and conference tourism.

To find out more, visit the official Athens 2004 website.