With great success and significant participation from tourism professionals from Greece and abroad, the four thematic events of the Orancon Group were held from 25 to 28 February 2026.
The Annual B2B Event, the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Spiti World Network, the 5th Annual Shorex Meeting, and the annual Global Training all culminated in the Gala Dinner at the Athens Marriott Hotel, highlighting the Group’s dynamic role in shaping partnerships and strategic collaborations within the industry.
The other events were hosted at the Group’s headquarters in Agios Dimitrios, in a professionally organized and institutionally designed environment, providing ideal conditions for presentations, knowledge exchange, and the development of new collaborations.
OG PRESENTATION – B2B Event (25/2/2026)
The first day was dedicated to official guests and tourism professionals, who were thoroughly briefed on the Group’s development strategy and operational planning. Particular emphasis was placed on the rebranding of Orancon Travel & Tours, the promotion of inbound tourism, and the expansion of partnerships in key international markets.
Activities and services of the following companies were presented:
Mykonos Excursions
Mykonian Spiti & Farm
White Monk
Mykonos Cruises
Cretan Spiti Travel
OTT Shorex Network
Greek Spiti – Classical Tours
Spiti World Network
Within the Spiti World Network session, recent developments, strategic planning priorities, and the plan for further international expansion of the Network were presented.
Spiti World Network – 2nd Annual Meeting (26/2/2026)
Special emphasis was placed on the proceedings of the Spiti World Network General Assembly, with participation from embassy representatives from Tunisia, Algeria, and Montenegro, as well as online contributions from representatives in Malta.
During the meeting:
The process for integrating new members was presented
The activities of new partners were showcased in detail
Elections were held to appoint the new Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term
The participation plan for international tourism exhibitions was validated
Strategic directions for geographical expansion and coordinated action were discussed
Official dinners at Kyveli (Kypseli), Etsi Apla (Argyroupoli), and Psaroskala (Piraeus) enhanced the collaborative spirit, offering a quality institutional networking setting.
Shorex – 5th Annual Meeting (27/2/2026)
The 5th Annual Shorex Meeting marked a key milestone for the land excursions sector, gathering leading providers and market decision-makers. Through impactful presentations and knowledge exchange, the companies reaffirmed their strategic intention to invest in long-term partnerships, strengthening both industry stability and quality growth.
Gala Dinner (27/2/2026)
The Gala Dinner on 27 February was the highlight of the events, bringing together prominent tourism professionals for an evening of elegance, meaningful networking, and celebratory atmosphere. Among the distinguished attendees were:
Vasilis Spanakis, Deputy Minister of Interior & Member of Parliament, B3 Southern Sector of Athens
Kalliopi Andriopoulou, Member Relations Manager, SETE
Loukas Sigalas, CEO, Minoan Lines
Athanasios Andreadakis, General Manager, Piraeus Bank
Konstantinos Prahalis, President, Tourist Buses Association
Global Training (28/2/2026)
The Global Training event on 28 February also concluded successfully, emphasizing professional development and knowledge sharing within the sector.
The successful completion of these events highlighted the essential role of Orancon Group and the Spiti World Network in creating international collaborations, promoting outward-looking strategies, and supporting the sustainable development of Greece’s tourism product.
