A Microsymposium on “The Economic Effects of a Marathon”
as part of the 25th Annual International Conference on Sports: Economic, Management, Marketing & Social Aspects
12-15 May 2025, Athens, Greece
The Sports Unit of the Athens Institute is organizing a Microsymposium on “The Economic Effects of a Marathon” as part of the 25th Annual International Conference on Sports: Economic, Management, Marketing & Social Aspects, 12-15 May 2025, Athens, Greece. Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Athens Journal of Sports.
The micro symposium explores the economic impact of marathons, including their effect on local economies, tourism, employment, and infrastructure. You may participate as a presenter of one paper and/or an attendee.
Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 1 April 2025 to: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President of the Athens Institute. Abstracts should include the following: Title of Paper, Full Name (s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address, and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission. Decisions are reached within 4 weeks. Fee structure information is available on www.atiner.gr/fees.
Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos has published a paper titled “The Economic Effects of a Marathon as a Sport Tourism Event” in the Athens Journal of Sports. The paper is available online at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283326817_The_Economic_Effects_of_a_Marathon_as_a_Sport_Tourism_Event.

Special arrangements will be made with a local hotel for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate. In addition, a number of special events will be organized which give a great opportunity to further discuss the issues presented at the conference. From ATINER’s long experience these events bring together scholars from different countries and disciplines which may result to research collaborations and joint publications. These events include a pragmatic symposium (as organized in Ancient Athens but fine-tuned to synchronous ethics), a special one-day educational island tour, a Mycenae and island of Poros visit, an Athens educational walking tour, a day trip to Delphi, and an ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion visit. Details of the social program are available here.
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