ITB China, the premier B2B trade show dedicated to the Chinese travel market, running from 27 to 29 May, launches today at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
Mr. Nikos Hardalias, the Governor of the Region of Attica-Athens in Greece, represents the Region, in the frame of his presence in ITB China 2024, makes a statement and highlights the tourism product of Attica-Athens.
MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR IN CHINA 2024
Attica and Shanghai are two key gateways between East and West.
Two metropolitan regions with a significant geostrategic footprint, separated only by the kilometer distance, for what unites them is many and important.
We are united by our long-standing cultural tradition, which forms the basis of the Greek-Chinese friendship and the fruitful intellectual exchanges between our two peoples.
We are united by close trade, economic and business relations, which create a stable basis for the development and prosperity not only of our two countries but also of our wider regions.
We are also united by a shared vision to strengthen our ties in order to open up prospects for an even better future of prosperity, peace and stability.
We are at ITB China, East Asia’s largest tourism exhibition, to extend an open invitation to the hundreds of thousands of Chinese friends visiting Greece to experience the unique Attica experience.
To get to know the dozens of world heritage sites and the contemporary Greek artistic creation, which builds bridges between our peoples.
To experience unique moments on the cosmopolitan islands and the wonderful coast of Attica, to taste high quality gastronomy and excellent wine choices, to enjoy the unique hospitality in standard accommodation and entertainment facilities.
And, at the same time, to see the unique investment and business opportunities that are opening up in an Attica with modern infrastructure, with major projects that are changing its image and making it one of the most powerful metropolitan regions in Europe.
It is our strong will to expand and strengthen our already productive relations – and our presence in Shanghai signals that all the necessary steps are being taken in this direction.
2024 ITB上海国际旅游交易博览会省长致辞
阿提卡和上海是东西方之间的两个重要门户。
两座大都市地区的地缘战略地位举足轻重，唯一的阻碍就是几千公里的距离，但是有很多重要的因素将两个地区联系在一起。
我们因悠久的文化传统而团结在一起，这是希中友谊的基础，也是两国人民之间富有成果的思想交流的基础。
我们因密切的贸易、经济和商业关系而团结在一起，这种关系不仅为我们两国，也为我们两个地区的发展和繁荣奠定了稳定的基础。
我们还因为一个共同的愿景而团结在一起，那就是加强我们的联系，为繁荣、和平与稳定的更美好未来开辟前景。
我们来到上海国际旅游交易博览会（ITB China）参加这一东亚最大的旅游博览会，是为了向成千上万来希腊旅游的中国朋友们发出公开邀请，邀请各位来体验独特的阿提卡风情。
希望中国朋友们来近距离了解在我们两国人民间架起了桥梁的数十处世界文化遗产和当代希腊艺术创作。
在阿提卡的大都会岛屿和美丽的海岸线边上体验独特的时光，品尝高品质的美食和上乘的葡萄酒，在标准的住宿和娱乐设施中体验希腊人民的热情好客。
与此同时，你们还将看到阿提卡独一无二的投资和商业机会，这里有现代化的基础设施，有改变城市形象的重大项目，使阿提卡成为欧洲最强大的大都市地区之一。
我们有强烈的意愿扩大和加强我们已经富有成效的关系，而我们这次出现在上海也表明了我们正朝着这个方向采取一切必要的措施。
Watch below the governor’s statement in full
Governor of Attica Mr. Nikos Hardalias press meeting at the Greek stand ITB China 2024 to highlight tourism products of Attica-Athens
