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Greece: A small country on the edge ofEurope has attracted the world’s at-tention... It's not the first time. Those

who know history will surely have heard ofAlexander the Great, Leonidas, Pericles,Socrates, the Democritus or Pythagoras,characters that made their mark all over thethen-known world. Others will remember the Byzantine Empire, thestruggle of the Greeks against the Ottoman Em-pire, perhaps the words of Churchill during theSecond World War: "In future we must not saythat Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroesfight like Greeks”. But now things are not exact-ly so: Greece is once again in the limelight, butfor completely different reasons... The wholeworld is talking about an unreliable Greece,which "cooks" her statistical data and is in dan-ger of collapsing financially because of the explo-sive deficit and debt: so, is Greece and all the Eu-rozone at risk? Yes ... As much as the USA andJapan are at risk. Over the decade 2001-2010(there are relevant forecasts for 2010), these twopowerful economies as well as the Eurozone, haddeficits and deficits only! In the Eurozone: deficitreached 6.6% in 2010 and 6.2% for 2009, but2.5% in 2002 or 3% in 2003. In the USA: a 10%deficit has been recorded for 2010, 12.5% for2009 and 5.9% for 2008. These numbersreached 3.7% in 2002 and 4.8% in 2003. In

Japan: deficit for both 2002 and 2003 reached8% and 5.8% in 2008, 10.5% in 2009 and10.2% in 2010!

Greece, debts and exaggerations…

Yes... It's true that Greece – beyond thedeficit – is the country with the second biggestdebt in Europe after Italy: If things don't "getcleaned up", if wasteful spending by public of-fices does not stop and the nation's economy

does not diversify, one such small country will notbe able to lift the weight ... It is important to re-member, however, that the debt was fueled bythe Olympic Games six years ago while, fordecades now, Greece has carried the burden ofhuge military equipment programs for the pro-tection of the countries borders, which happento be equal in magnitude to those of the Euro-pean Union. Not that is particularly important,since debt is debt and time cannot be reversed toclose the financial 'hole' from the Olympics, but

INSERTA specialenglisheditionwith commentsand travelnews fromGreece

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By Vangelis Dourakis

Facts and fiction about Greece's "indebted" insurance coffers

“Live Your Myth” in GreeceGreek Tourism in the New Era

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Elounda Mare Hotelis a member of Relais & Chateaux since 1988 and is famous for its exceptional architecture, intimate ambience and fine cui-sine.

Porto Elounda DE LUXE RESORT is a member of Preferred Hotel Group and a whole world in one resort, open all year around.An oasis of recreation and discreet luxury with a 9 hole par-3 golf course, Children’s club andthe Six Senses Spa™ in the grounds.

Beyond words is the Elounda peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL, unique for being the only all-suite seaside hotel in Greece with allsuites having their own private pool, is awarded every year as the “leading hotel of Greece” at the World Travel Awards.

The Six Senses Spa™ of the company provides a truly relaxing and revitalizing experience, through many forms of holistic healings to ba-lance the senses. Its unrivalled range of signature treatments focuses on health, beauty, pampering, stress reduction and recuperationusing pure, natural and environmentally friendly products. The luxuriously appointed spa spreads over 2,200 m², setting unique standardsin spa design. Just one year after its opening, the Six Senses Spas has just won the top distinction in its field: recognition by the SundayTimes’ TRAVEL magazine as the World’s Best Spa.

Since April 2008, the Porto Elounda DE LUXE RESORT is offering a brand new state-of-the–art conference center for up to 600 dele-gates, fitted with the latest in audio-visual technology. Bearing in mind the needs of meetings for distinguished international clientele, this fa-cility is the perfect setting to make every international conference a success.

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annual armament expenditure could be cut dramat-ically, and deficit along with it, in one simple way: Ifthe Union "recognized" Greece as it's border. Butsuch matters are difficult to change and what re-mains is a high deficit and huge public debt… Exceptof course for the fact – which is probably the biggestissue of all – that government power has changedhands twice over the last six years, with each pre-senting different elements of what money theyfound in the state register, accusing the former of ...'cooking the books'. Does this picture justify thoughthe enormous pressure exerted by all of Europe onGreece to take measures, measures and more meas-ures? Perhaps so, but there is a 'but'… There is a se-rious dose of good sense in the pressure put on thissmall nation because now, more than ever before, itis necessary for Greek political leaders to understandthat the game is over and the spendthrift public sec-tor economy needs to set anchor… On the otherhand, such pressures impact markets and 'slowdown' any hopes of economic recovery sendingthem more deeply into recession and laying thefoundations for new "additional" measures that aremonotonously repetitive…

The …insubordinate Greeks

At the moment, Greece is, in the eyes of the Eu-ropeans, like a village of insubordinate milkmen sur-rounded by hordes of Romans… To be more precise,some Europeans do not seem to know much aboutthe thousands of Greek businessmen – many ofthem in the field of tourism – distinguished by thequality and appeal of their products and services…They also do not know anything about the 'famous'generation of the EUR 700 pay check for endlesshours of work. There is much more they have noknowledge about either… It is clear that the prevail-ing atmosphere is not conducive for high flying thestrongest product of Greece, tourism: "pressure"from its interests abroad for lower prices across therange of services provided by the Greek tourism in-dustry is sure to come…Maybe it's time tour opera-tors themselves to take the situation in their ownhands: Greece didn't loose its beauty, its culture, itsplans for the future, or its warm and hospitable peo-ple overnight…

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In this decision, the Chamber of Hotels in Greece gives hoteliers a clear pricing po-licy direction to calculate the fixed prices in a way conducive to attracting, withpossible higher demand in a period of prolonged crisis of European and Mediter-ranean tourism, yet, without affecting the level and composition of services. Atthe same time, this gives an equally clear signal to markets-sources of our currenttourism that Greece holds the prices of tourist services at reasonable levels, levelsquite similar to the value of services.After all, the minimum prices for hotels are defined,by category, every year by de-cision of the minister, who oversees Tourism, upon the recommendation of theChamber of Hotels in Greece. The purpose is to prevent unfair competition bet-ween different categories of hotels. They are also the basis for the statement bythe hotel fixed price, to be submitted for approval and charge their customers.

HATTA: ECTAA infavor of revisingthe Directive onPackage Travel

In response to the invitation of the European Commis-sion for consultation on the revision of the package, theECTAA (European Travel Agents and Tour Operators' As-sociation), an active member of which is HATTA, submit-ted its views and vision on the various issues that shouldcertainly face a revised Directive on Package Travel.ECTAA presented the European Commission its positionson the scope of the future Directive on Package Travel,stressing the need to clarify this by developing clear defi-nitions of the package terms, the organizer and the con-sumer, and of course to include the involvement of allmodern methods of purchasing of an organized package(eg, dynamic package, market via the Internet, etc.).They also support: more flexible requirements for infor-mation on travel, preserving the ability of organizers toset a minimum number of participants as a condition formaking the package, enhance the right of the organizerfor damages on the part of the suppliers when they donot provide in a sufficient manner the agreed services tothe consumer, and retaining the right of the organizer torevise the agreed contract price in certain cases, e.g. inresponse to changing transport costs.The ECTAA also expressed being in favor of a mandatoryprotection for passengers holding a simple air ticket (notin a package) from possible bankruptcy of the airline, inaddition, insisted on the need for equal treatment of air-lines and organizers of packages, as well as equal termsfor the traveller, regardless if they purchase simply an air-ticket or an organized trip with an air ticket.

Association of Greek Women in

Tourism Cut New Year's CakeAt the Hotel St. George Lycabettus, the Association ofGreek Women in Tourism was joined by the GNTO Presi-dent, Mr. Nikolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Cham-ber of Hotels, Mr. George Tsakiris, President of AGECO,Mr. Tassos Koumanis, the Chairman of Federation ofGreek Shipowners Yacht Agents (EPEST), Mr. AntonisSteliatos , Ms. Olga Kefaloyiannis, Responsible in NewDemocracy for Tourism, for the New Year’s Cake cutting.The president of the Association, Mrs. Irene Vassilopou-lou referred to the actions taken last year, but also to th-ose that must be done so that the Tourism Museum, be-comes a reality. The Tourism Museum, unique in theWorld "will be a new attraction for Greek and foreignresearchers and students, it will become the core whichwill inform the next generation of how we started thetourism industry, who were pioneers in the field, the de-velopment of the tourism sector so far, as well as howand how much has the tourism industry affected theGreek economy", said Ms Vassilopoulou.The President of the GNTO thanked the members of theAssociation for the invitation and pledged to investigatewith his staff, what options are available to help realizethe Museum of Tourism. The President of XEE, Mr Geor-ge Tsakiris stressed that the museum should be the pla-ce where valuable "historical" records will suvive, thatare gradually destroyed by time, a place where the mainfeatures of Greek tourism development will be docu-mented.

Facts and fiction about Greece's"indebted" insurance coffers

“Live YourMyth” in GreeceGreek Tourism in theNew Era

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In the foto the new President of Chamber of Hotels in Greece.

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March 20104

Athens - Attica Region in-travel down over 2009

According to data presented by the Hotel Associationof Athens-Attica (HAA) at a recent press conference,

2009 closed with very negative results in regards to travel toAthens-Attica region. The dramatic drop in last year's num-bers, observed in all key aspects of tourism under investiga-tion (e.g., average accommodation occupancy, averageroom rate, income, employment etc.) is – as stated by HAA– a "bad omen" for 2010. At the same time, the numbersshow that as a destination, Athens-Attica is on a constantdecline in areas it should have been gaining ground; ulti-mately, that cannot be considered a result of any circum-stances or the current international financial crisis. It is due tothe perpetuation of some of the weaknesses and deficien-cies which, in combination with delays in important projectsand actions, undermine the destination and its reputation,amid a crisis – and against competition.HAA President, Mr John Retsos, noted in his speech: "Theweighted reduction of occupancy of all hotels in Athens in2009 reached -10.2%, with average occupancy at 60.9%.The weighted difference in the decline of the average priceper room for all hotels in Athens reached -8.3%, the avera-ge room rates (ARR) stood at EUR 112.32, while total hotelrevenues in 2009 showed a 17.6% decrease compared to2008, with the biggest gap recorded by 5-star hotels at -19.7%". Noteworthy is that the corresponding drop in ho-tel revenue nationwide reaches 16%). "Any negative situa-tion in tourism in the capital, beyond the semantics, has avery large and significant impact on the overall effect ontourism countrywide", Retsos continued, explaining that"the losses of hotels in Attica accounts for some 14% ofthe total drop in all of Greece at a time when the approxi-mately 34,000 rooms in Athens represent 5% of the totalcapacity of 650,000 rooms in the country."The potential loss of jobs for hotels in Attica in 2009, ac-cording to a study by GBR Consulting and assumptions ofinternational WTTC, translates to between 3,580 to 3,750individuals (equivalent to 25% of all workers in the area'shotels). Attica is a destination that never received subsidiesfor building and operation of accommodation facilities andnow hoteliers are calling on the Ministry of Labour to exa-

mine – and decide on – the incorporation of the destina-tion into the grant scheme of employment, as well as offera reduction in social security contributions of hotel enter-prises in order to promote employment in the particulararea's sector.Mr Retsos gave simple examples of actions/decisions thatwould enhance the competitiveness of the destination andbring more tourists to the city. One such example is that wi-th the lifting of cabotage, Athens could, within the sameyear, accommodate 300,000 cruise-ship passengers; thiswould would result in an additional hotel revenue of aboutEUR 45,000,000 (equivalent to 1/3 of this year's drop and1,200 additional jobs just for the hotel industry). The HAAPresident also mentioned the Association's meeting withthe Secretary General of the Olympic Utilization in the pre-sence of the Greek National Tourist Organisation (GNTO)President and Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Tou-rism, announcing the cancellation of the public-privatepartnership that was in progress and the opening of a sin-gle tender for the conversion and operation of the notori-ous metropolitan conference centre. "We agree whole-heartedly with this and is something that the Associationhas targeted for years. The 'project' will be integrated inthe overall redevelopment plan of the Faliro Bay and co-fi-nanced by the state. The level of state contributions isbeing considered at this stage. Although we have been gi-ven a time schedule, I do not want to bank on this as thepast has so far disappointed us miserably. However, I mustcomment on the positive tone of the meeting and the sen-se of reassurance and responsibility we got from the mee-ting's participants".Then pointed out the need for "intelligent actions" (suchas the the beneficial use of the New Acropolis Museum, orthe celebration of the 2,500 year anniversary of the Mara-thon Battle) for the international promotion of the country,as well as "targeted visibility" activities for the destinationthrough a long-term strategy to strengthen the "brand na-

me Athens" to enable its emergence as a major pan-Euro-pean "city break" destination. It is worth noting that35,000,000 "city break" trips are realized in Europe eachyear. Finally, Mr Retsos focused on HAA's long-standing de-mand to strengthen the climate of security in the city so asnot to discredit the destination's international reputationby acts of violence, which are on the increase, and for ne-cessary actions aimed at a better environment.The following detailed information released to the publichas been monitored, collected and analyzed on behalf ofHAA by GBR Consulting.* Occupancy rates at 5-, 4- and 3-star hotels decreased by-11.5%, -7.8% and -9.5%, respectively, resulting in a 57%occupancy rate for luxury hotels, 66.1% for 4-star hotelsand 67.7% for 3-star hotels. The weighted reduction of oc-cupancy of all hotels * Average room rates (ARR), amounted to EUR 144.62 for5-star hotels, EUR 71.30 for 4-star hotels and EUR 50.63for 3-star hotels, a decrease compared to 2008 of -9.3%, -10.8% and -3.2%, respectively. The weighted difference inthe ARR decline for all hotels in Athens totals -8.3%, withARR amounting to EUR 112.32. "European Benchmarking" by GBR* Details of GBR's "European Benchmarking" reveal thatamong the eleven sample cities, Greece is second worst re-garding occupancy, with the worst being Madrid.* The ARR of hotels in Athens was the sixth highest in thesample of 11, while RevPAR stands at fifth lowest.* Constantinople's results are impressive. The city is revealedas having become the main "hub" of eastern Mediterrane-an cruise tourism while, with three conference centers spre-ad over 150,000, 145,000 and 50,000 square meters, re-spectively, it boasts the second highest ARR (EUR 142.15)after the Paris (EUR 167.23), and the third highest RevPAR(EUR 90.98) after Paris and London.* Other items worth commenting on include best occupan-cy for 2009 for London hotels (80.5%) and disappointing fi-gures for the two Spanish cities, Madrid and Barcelona, wh-ere tourism has been overwhelmingly affected by the inter-national economic crisis.In cooperative efforts with GBR to better reflect the ratesof decline and its relation to employment, we arrived at thefollowing key findings:* Total hotel revenues for 2009 ranged from EUR781,922,596 to EUR 816,829,000.* Corresponding 2008 revenues ranged from EUR919,540,973 to EUR 960,590,904.* On this basis, the 17.6% decline represents a numberranging from EUR 137,618,377 to EUR 143,761,904.It is not expected that 2010 will see a significantly changein the numbers. The first unofficial results for January showthat the year may see a marginal increase in occupancy th-at, in combination with expected further reductions in ARRhowever, will lead to new revenue shortfalls. Since the firsttwo months of 2010 can in no way be indicative of the restof the year – given that a comparison with the correspon-ding period last year is not reliable due to the tragic eventsof December 2008 and what followed –results for the Mar-ch, April, May 2010 quarter will to a considerable extentdetermine developments for the rest of the year.

T he eye of the traveler in Athens is captured by the ima-ge of the big modern city. The new promotional film

«Breathtaking Athens», created by the Tourism and Econo-mic Development City of Athens, highlights Athens as anideal destination with many options. The charm of Athens goes frame by frame through thenew film «Breathtaking Athens». Highlighting the city wi-th a unique and modern way, is shows Athens as an allu-

ring destination in a creative and artistic way and repre-sents an ever-changing city that strikes you with awe withmoments that take your breath away. The variations of theimages, go to step away from the usual tourist cliches andshow a different side of Athens. The traveler with a breath, a bubble, wanders in 25 spotsof Athens. Parks, the historic center, museums, beaches, ni-ghtlife, and down in his heart. The enchanting music of the

film, created exclusively for the new film of Athens 'flies'above the city and generates good feelings. "Athens is the feeling, the experience, something whichwe have ultimately proved" said Athens Mayor, Nikitas Ka-klamanis.The new promotional film for Athens is a candidate for theClio Awards, New York, the D & AD, England, the GoldenCity Gate Awards and the International Prize Cannes Lion.

New promotional film for Athens, “Breathtaking Athens”

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From left HAA president Mr. John Retsos, with HAAGeneral Secretary Mr. Alexandros Vassilikos.

From left Mr. John Brazitikos, and Ms Christina Tetradis,from Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Mr. Panagiotis Ark-oumaneas, Chief Executive officer of ACB, Mr. AndreasAndreadis, POX president and Mr. Nikos Angelopoulos,SETE president.


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T A G L I R E S O R T & S P A Livadi, Arahova, GreeceTel: 0030-22670 32 532, Fax 0030-22670 29 161e-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.tagliresort.gr

The Tagli Resort & Spa is a premier destination offering both summer and winter adventure in theunique mountainous landscape of Parnassos. Located in Livadi, between Arahova village and thebiggest ski center in Greece and just 13km away from Delphi, the mythological center of Earth andhome of the most famous Oracle of the ancient world. Twenty luxurious suites, each one uniquelydecorated and equipped, offer an unforgettable stay. Guests can enjoy a complete Spa experience of

two big sized indoor pools, Jacuzzi, and a steam bath. And if you feellike relaxing a bit more, you can enjoy a refreshment at our unique Spabar. Keeping your exercise routine will be easy in our fully equipped Fit-ness club together with a qualified instructor. Savor mouthwateringGreek cuisine and enjoy a variety of home made sweet creations of ourfamous chef at our gourmet restaurant or at our stylish cafe bar withthe two fireplaces. If you like the outdoors then you can enjoy our ter-race bar or our wooden bar beside the outdoor pool. There is also theoption of organized theme or sport excursions either to the mountain

or the sea. Parnassos area is a national park with rich archeological and cultural interest that offers many aspects to explore and discover.

F A N A R I V I L L A S - S A N T O R I N IOIA, SANTORINI, 84702, CYCLADES, GREECETel.: +30 22860 71008, +30 22860 71007. +30 22860 71147, Fax. +30 22860 71235E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.fanarivillas.gr

Fanari Villas Hotel is a magnificent luxury hotel in Oia Santorini. Oia is a picturesque hamlet situated on thecliffs above the beautiful Caldera, with an enchanting view of the endless Aegean Sea and the volcano. Oia is aspot constituting an ideal place for Santorini Luxury Hotels as visitors are offered from there one of the mostmagical sunset views in the world.

Fanari Villas Hotel in Oia Santorini is comprised of 17 luxurious hotel suites, including junior, senior and honey-moon suites. All Fanari Hotel suites are traditionally designed featuring Santorinian "cave-like" architecture, ar-

ches, curves, island-style furniture, and spacious verandas where guests have a direct view of the sunset and canadmire the Caldera on the left. The outdoor areas of this lovely hotel in Oia Santorini, follow thesame architectural design; very Cycladic, with stone-paved paths and whitewashed terraces.

Fanari Villas Hotel Suites for rent in Oia Santorini also provide guests with superb facilities andservices, including a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a volcano-view, gourmet restau-rant, as well as massage sessions, excursion organization, and professional wedding planning.While staying at Fanari Villas Hotel in Oia Santorini Greece, your every whim and expectation willbe met!

Fanari Villas junior, senior and honeymoon suites in Oia Santorini belong to the 4-star**** category ofOia Santorini luxury hotels and operate from April 1 to October 31.

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The strategy of Athens Mayor, Nikitas Ka-klamanis, for the development of conferen-ce tourism in Athens and implementing ac-tions that highlight the diversity of tourismservices and options offered to the visitorsof the city, the Office of Conferences of theMunicipality of Athens (Athens ConventionBureau - ACB) held a workshop on:Destination Athens ... revisited Presenting more choices for things to do orsee while in Athens.The Workshop of ACB was held in the In-ternational Conference Center, in the fra-mework of the International Court IMIC

2010, with the participation of distinguish-ed speakers and with a great response oftourist operators, representatives of foreignmedia and diplomatic missions, tourist bu-siness executives etc. During the Worksh-op, unknown aspects of the tourism in Ath-ens were presented and various alternativeforms of activity that could be chosen bythe visitor of the city, whether he has trave-led on business-conferences, meetings, etc.- or participates to some incentives travel(incentives).The main conclusion of the Workshop, pro-ved to be the note that Athens is a destina-

tion that uniquely combines the essentialfeatures of a business travel destination (ac-cess, infrastructure, quality hotel capacity,

safety, etc.) with many options of an idealtourism destination cities recreation and to-urism (culture, entertainment, sightseeing-tours, sea-rural activities, etc.). Advantage

that, as highlighted, the ACB builds on ea-ch of its promotional and marketing activi-ties abroad, reinforcing the image of Ath-ens in activities «pre / post congress».The Athens City Councillor and Presidentof the Athens Tourism and Economic Deve-lopment City (ATEDCO), Dr. Katerina Katsa-be, opening the work of the Workshop, re-ferred to tourism policy, implemented onthe initiative of Mr Kaklamanis, and outli-ned the actions ATEDCO. «The City of Ath-ens and the Athens Tourism and EconomicDevelopment Company in response to anychallenges and difficulties we face as a de-stination, with professionalism, creativityand specialized knowledge, invest in activi-ties which enhance the existing tourism in-frastructure, develop new, communicate acompetitive identity for Athens and promo-te the city beyond the borders of the coun-try ", she said.At the Workshop presentations and spee-ches were made by Mr George Angelis, Di-rector of ACB, Ms Artemis Skoubourdi, gui-de-journalist of the city, Ms Diana Kohila,journalist-author, expert on traditional cui-sine, and Nutrition, Dimitris Efraimoglou,Chief Executive of the Foundation of theHellenic World, Mr Christos Anagnostou,winemaker and Chairman of the Vineyardsof Attica (ENOAA), Ms Peni Ntoskas, SeniorProject Manager of Kipling Events and MrGeorge Pittas, hotelier and Author.

Athens as a destination of Business trips - workshop proceedings office

city of Athens

Dr Katerina Katsabe, Athens City Council-lor and ATEDCo President

Mr. George Angelis Manager of ACB.

A General view from ACB Workshop


March 20106

SKAL Athens contributes its own means of fighting crisis

A meeting was held at the hotel “Electra Palace” with therepresentatives of the tourism industry, on the initiative ofSKAL International Athens, on how to promote Athens andGreece in general, through the worldwide network of SKALInternational and develope contacts among travel professio-nals worldwide.Present at the meeting were the president of Athens-Atti-ca Hotels Association J. Retsos, the president of POET M.Trivizas, Vice-President of HATTA, M. Ioakimidis, Chief Exe-cutive Officer of ACB, P. Arkoumaneas, Ms Christina Tetra-dis of the Chamber of Hotels of Greece and Ms Mary Sara-foglou of the PODIX.After the introductory speech of the President of AthensSKAL, Mr. Notis Martakis, the following were agreed to: - The operators will receive an address book of around 500local authorities of SKAL International from all over theworld to facilitate their contacts. - The SKAL International Athens will be responsible for dis-semination of messages and statements of the Greek

players in its international network to better inform the25,000 tourism professionals who are members of SKAL in-ternationally. - Efforts will be made through SKAL Germany for organi-zing contacts in Berlin, between the local members and theGreek professionals in the framework of ITB. Finally, in the intermediate future there will be a meetingwith Mr. Arkoumaneas of ACB, the Municipality of Athens,Mr. Michael Koveos and Costas Kalogiorgos, President ofthe National Committee and Chief Executive Officer ofSKAL International respectively, to investigate the possibili-ty of preparing and submitting the application package forclaiming the organization of World Congress of SKAL Inter-national in Athens in 2012. All participants acknowledged the value of SKAL Interna-tional and accepted the collaborative level of commitmentand other initiatives in the future. In his introductory spee-ch the President of SKAL International Athens, said: “At a

time of intense concern to the world's economic future andparticularly to the one of Greece, a key pillar of which wasand still is tourism, SKAL International has decided to assistwith its own forces to fight the crisis. The private sector,which you represent, already plays an important role in theshorter and more efficient storm interception, which espe-cially plagues employers and employees in the industry weserve. At this point SKAL International comes, to help thro-ugh our activation its global network.” The meeting was also attended on behalf of SKAL Interna-tional by the Vice President, Nikos Stathopoulos, the Dean,Mrs Lena Agyridi, the Treasurer, Mr Stelios Touros, a mem-ber of the Board, Mr Vassilis Chrysoloras and an observerfrom SKAL International Kos, Mr. Dimopoulos.

Cyclades Reservation Center & Travel.Piso Livadi - ParosPostal Address: P.O.BOX 85, Parikia Paros 844 00, Cyclades - Greece.

We are a tourist agency with long experience in the field of tourism in general which has equipped us with the knowledge and ability to respond to your needs and expectations with specific services, proposals & information forthe organization and planning of your holidays/visits to the Cyclades.

Our web-site Visit- Cyclades.com. is created to provide quick and easy access to a relatively large variety of services and information, proposals and holiday package offers, which according to your needs and preferences canbe adapted to your own requirements.

These services are available to you without having to move from your place, and at any time of the day you have some free time.

Among others our travel agency offers the following services:Many smart solutions and much reliable information about the islands of the Cyclades,

Issue of ship tickets and despatch by courier to the first hotel on the schedule you book or at your home /business address while is within Greece,Suggestions and information about the different types of accommodation (hotels, apartments & villas, even rooms to let)

Offers of excursions and holiday packages. Information on car, motorbike and yacht rentals.Suggestions regarding alternative destinations that are closely linked to the Cyclades, such as Athens and Crete, with information related to accommodation, excursions, links and more.

Special offers will be announced from time to time, and you can be notified of these, if you wish.Information and suggestions about cruises.

Tel: (+30)2284024608, (+30)2284042825, Fax: (+30)2284029032E-mail: [email protected] &

[email protected] site: www.visit-cyclades.com

Saint George beach – Naxos town – Naxos 843 00 – HellasTel.: 22850 26480, 6944530982, fax: 22850 26481www.villa-naxia.gr, e-mail: [email protected] m. from the sea, 350 m. from the city.9 studios & 5 (two rooms) apartments all with: daily cleaning,WC/shower, balcony or veranda with sea view, air conditioning,satellite TV, fully equipped kitchenette.

Free transport from the port/airportExtra facilities: reception, , breakfast lounge, living room with TV, wireless internet, fax services, safe box, parking area.

Die Villa Naxia ist im Kykladen-Stil gebaut und befindet sich direkt am Strand des Ag. Georgios, der Stadtrand von Chora (Hauptstadt von Naxos).Die traditionell eingerichteten Zimmer haben große Balkone mit Meeresblick, die eine einzigartige Sicht auf den Sonnenuntergang der Region bieten.Die Pension vereint einzigartige Vorteile: sie befindet sich direkt am Meer in einer ruhigenGegend ohne Lärm und Verkehr, gleichzeitig aber in nur geringer Entfernung vom Stadtzentrum. Alle Dienstleistungen (Museen, Geschäfte, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Autovermietungen,...) befinden sich in der Nähe und sind bequem zu Fuß erreichbar.Die herzliche Gastfreundschaft und die moderne Ausstattung vervollständigen die Voraussetzungen für wahrhaft sorgenfreie und erholsame Ferien.

VILLA NAXIA

From left Nikos Stathopoulos Vice president SKAL Inter-national Athens , Ms Christina Tetradis from the Cham-ber of Hotels in Greece, and Notis Martakis President SkalInternational Athens.

From left Ms Mary Sarafoglou of the PODIX, Ms ChristinaTetradis of the Chamber of Hotels of Greece, Mr. M.Ioakimidis Vice President of HATTA, Mr. Panagiotis Ark-oumaneas Chief Executive officer of ACB and Mr. JohnRetsos President of HAA.

From left Ms Christina Tetradis of the Chamber of Hotelsof Greece, Mr. M. Ioakimidis Vice President of HATTA, Mr.Panagiotis Arkoumaneas Chief Executive officer of ACB,Mr. M. Trivizas President of POET. From right Mr. M.Koveos President of the SKAL National Committee, Mr. N.Martakis President of SKAL Athens, Mr. C. KalogiorgosChief Execuutive office of SKAL Athens, Mr. N.Stathopoulos Vice President of SKAL Athens and Ms L.Agyridis Dean of SKAL Athens .

5853 02 Mastichari, Kos Island – GreeceTel: +30 22420 41480Fax: +30 22420 41574E mail: [email protected] www.neptune.gr

NEPTUNE HOTELS RESORT CONVENTION CENTRE & SPA

Along one of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the is-land, near to the graphic village of Mastichari you will find “Ne-ptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa”; a luxurious

hotel complex that it is built in the unique style of the traditional Greek Islandarchitecture. It consists of 570 twin rooms, suites and apartments featuring deluxe facilities and equipped with all

the modern comforts. In its elegant reception areas, decorated with fine arts, you will find four restaurants; where you willenjoy exceptional creations from the international and Greek cuisine, eight bars; for moments of sheer pleasure and perfec-tion, leaving you with long lasting memories and wonderful impressions.There are four exterior swimming-pools, from which 1 is heated, 1 internal, 4 tennis courts, mini soccer field, basket ballcourt, beach volley, squash, badminton, Chip & Putt golf, mountain bike centre, sailing & surfing station and varied other ath-letic activities are available to give your holidays a more attractive dimension. At the hotel’s premises you will also find: adoctor’s office, mini market, hairdresser's saloon, jewellery shop, boutique and souvenirs shop.Neptune Hotels makes up a very special conference destination in Greece. At the Neptune Convention Centre, with its 23 me-eting rooms and exhibition facilities for up to 1500 delegates, you will experience an environment fully designed for both bu-siness and pleasure that effortlessly blends the two with close attention to the smallest detail. However, the highlight ofNeptune Hotels is the Neptune Spa, an opportunity to enjoy the lovely body treatments and facials that will surely rejuvenateyour body and soul. Escape from the daily stress into our relaxing world for soul and spirit, face and body.


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Navigator Travel & Tourist Services Ltd is one of the leading travel organizations in Greece with a successful presence in the market for more than 45 years.

Founded in Athens in 1962 Navigator Travel & Tourist Services is staffed with highly skilled personnel capable to develop and provide qualitative, professional and cost effective services regardless of complexity and time constraints.

Among other services Navigator Travel & Tourist Services Ltd offers a wide range of tailored-made solutions such as luxurious cruises to the most exotic destinations, cruise ship ground handling and land excursions, hotel accommodations in Greece andabroad, organisation of meetings and conventions, organisation of incentives and group trips, comprehensive transportation,

sightseeing tours and excursions

President and Founder of the organization is Anastasios Stylianopoulos while Vice President and Managing Director is Andreas Stylianopoulos.

Navigator Travel & Tourist Services Ltd is the exclusive representative in Greece and Cyprus ofRoyal Caribbean International - Celebrity Cruises - Azamara cruises

Navigator Travel & Tourist Services Ltd. is a member of IATA, ASTA, HATTA, SETE, UFTAA- FUAAV and CLIA a fact that underlines the high level of expertise and commitment in both inbound and outbound tourism.

31, Academias Str. GR 106 72, Athens Greece Tel.: +30 210 3609801- Fax: +30 210 3634271E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ag.Georgios Beach – Naxos Town,84300 Naxos Island – Greece,Tel : +30 22850 23970-2 , Fax : +30 22850 23973,Winter tel 30-210 4834459, Winter fax : +30 210 4834489e-mail : [email protected], www.portonaxos.gr

Porto Naxos Hotel is one of the most established hotels inNaxos Island and it is designed in the style of Cycladic ar-

chitecture. The hotel combines comfort, hospitality and luxury providing the perfect setting for an enjoyable holiday.This luxury hotel lies just 200 m from Agios Georgios Beach, 700 m. from Naxos Town, 2 km from the port and 1 km from the airport (JNX)., Porto Naxos Hotel is an ideal destination, far from noise and at the same time close to the town centre port and air-port.

Porto Naxos has one swimming pool with separate area for children, Internet Corner, wi-fi in all property PoolBar, tennis court, children playground, table tennis ,Meeting room, Fitness room, Sauna, handicapped rooms, ourhotel has 2 restaurants, The Pool Restaurant and the a la Carte Restaurant, “The Just Blue” A la Carte Restaurant,and Pool Bar , The rooms are comfortable 30 m2 each, and provide garden view, air conditioning, satellite T.V.,music channels, minibar, telephone, Internet access, safe deposit box, bath with bathtub, hair dryer, bath ameni-ties, bathrobes and slippers, parking.

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Cyprus central officesTel +357 22588007, E-mail: [email protected]

Athens-Greece officesTel +30 210 3749100, E-mail: [email protected]

www.louishotels.com

19 hotels in Greece and Cyprus

CLUB HOTEL CASINO LOUTRAKI cat De Luxe

48, Akti Poseidonos, 203 00 LoutrakiTel: 27440 60300, Fax: 27440 60400Web site: www.clubhotelloutraki.grAthens Sales Offices: 11, Voukourestiou St., 5th floor, 106 71 AthensTel: 210 3625715, Fax: 210 3613717, E-mail: [email protected] Sales Manager: Antonis AvdelasManagement by: Club Hotel Casino Loutraki� Location: Ideally located 800m from Loutraki City / 3km from Corinthos City / 79km from Athens City /

111 km from Athens International Airport. Easy Access to Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, Delphi, Olympia & Ancient Nemea.

� Open: All the Year around. Opened in 2002 / Renovated in 2008.� Accommodation: 255 spacious luxurious guestrooms & 20 Deluxe themed Suites, opening to splendid sea views. � VIP Floor: Private reception / Private Lounge / Outside deck, overlooking the Corinthian Gulf & Hotel’s gardens.� Facilities & Services: 24 hrs Room Service / laundry service, In room Internet access/Closed parking with

900 free parking seats/ “Pirates kid’s Club”/Outside swimming pools/Fully organized beach & Beach bar/Water sports (in season) Wireless Internet access in Lobby area."Oasis Body and Soul" wellness centre with internal pool, sauna, gym, hamm am, massage rooms/Hairdressing Salon/ Nail Salon/Shopping Centre & Gift Shop.

� Restaurants & Bars: 5 superb Restaurants and 6 Bars.� Conference Facilities: 900 m2 Multi-purpose Center� The Casino: 24hrs open, 5.000 sq.m. 80 Gaming tables / 1000 Slot Machines / VIP Private Area.

Requirements: Valid ID card or passport / Entry: to over 23 years old.

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In the center of Lesvos island, on the picturesque Skala of Kalloni, is built the resort Imerti. 811 07 Lesvos, GreeceThe ideal position to be able to experience the beauty of ourisland.Tel : +30 22530 28028, +30 22530 22708,+30 22530 23957Winter Tel +30 2109941047, Mob.+30 6936718700-1-2 , Fax : +30 22530 22708, +30 22510 37940,e-mail : [email protected], www.imerti.gr

Imerti resort hotel is located in an overgrown area, awayfrom noise and pollution, with easy access to the beach andin Skala of Kalloni. The large garden with a variety of trees

and plants, giving the feeling of a small terrestrial paradise. The green grass and thedistinctive lighting complement the whole. In the main building of the hotel is thebreakfast room. During the day you can relax in Imerti' s bar drinking your coffee oryour drink.Enjoy hours of freshness and relaxation in our hotel pool and our little friends end-less hours of play. The hotel has parking for your car.In the main building you can find the reception, the breakfast room and the bar of

our hotel. Also there is a satellite TV, so you can watch all your favorite football games and programs. You access to the Internet, which is offered free of charge,too.

IMERTI RESORT HOTEL

The main shareholders of AEGEAN AIRLINESand OLYMPIC AIR have reached an agreementregarding the merger of their respective activi-ties, resulting in the formation of a new com-pany that will be listed on the Athens Exchan-ge. OLYMPIC HANDLING and OLYMPIC ENGI-NEERING will become 100% subsidiaries of thenew company.The company that will be formed as a resultfrom the merger will carry the name and logosof OLYMPIC AIR, following the necessary tran-sition and adjustment period, during whichthe name and logos of AEGEAN will be used inparallel as well.The agreement is subject to the approval ofthe European Competition Commission, whi-ch is the relevant competent authority giventhe size and particular terms of the transac-tion. Until then, the exact process mechanicsand associated timetable will be articulated.According to the terms of the agreement, themain shareholder of AEGEAN (Vassilakis Gro-up) and the sole shareholder of OLYMPIC AIR(Marfin Investment Group) will have an equalshareholding in the combined entity, while thegroups of Messrs Laskaridis, V. Constantako-poulos, G. David and L. Ioannou as well as Pi-raeus Bank will all maintain their proportionalequity participations in the new company, the-reby continuing to support this particularly im-portant venture for the country.Messrs Th. Vassilakis and A. Vgenopoulos are

expected to lead the new company, ensuringthe smooth integration of the businesses andthe creation of a national airline champion wi-th enlarged presence in the European marketas well as seamless coverage of even the mostremote islands of our country.Commenting on the above mentioned agree-ment, the Chairman of Aegean Mr. Th. Vassila-kis made the following statement:“Since the first day of Aegean’s operations, wehave been pursuing our vision for innovative, hi-gh quality services, through significant inve-stments. The relative size of our competitors wi-thin the European Union necessitates the joi-ning of the two main Greek airlines, to achieveincreased autonomy in serving the needs of ourcountry’s tourism, increase route options forconsumers, ensure the long-term developmentand viability of the two airlines and protect thelevels of employment in the sector.”The Chairman of OLYMPIC AIR Mr. A. Vgeno-poulos also made the following statement:“The prevailing conditions in the Greek econo-my as well as in the aviation sector dictate thecombination of forces in order to maintain com-petitive customer prices, protect levels of em-ployment and increase our competitiveness at aEuropean level. The merger of OLYMPIC withAEGEAN serves all of those objectives and at thesame time preserves and strengthens the OLYM-PIC brand name, an inherent piece of our natio-nal tradition making all Greeks very proud.”

Company Profiles

FleetAEGEAN OLYMPIC AIR

A321 4A320 18 9A319 8Total Α320 family 22 17Boeing 737/400* 4RJ AVRO 100 6Bombardier Q400 10Bombardier Dash 8-100 5Total 32 32* under redelivery process

HeadcountAEGEAN 2,500 Olympic Air 1,300

Olympic Handling 2,000Olympic Engineering 50

Σύνολο 2,500 Σύνολο 3,350

RoutesAEGEAN OLYMPIC AIR

Domestic Network 24 41International Network 26 15

Alliances:AEGEAN has been accepted and is in the pro-cess of joining STAR ALLIANCE by June 2010.

Agreement between the shareholders of AEGEAN AIRLINES and OLYMPIC AIR for the creation of a national airline

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CooperationAgreement

New Alitaliaand Goldair

HandlingGoldair Handling announcedits partnership with New Alita-lia from February 16, 2010 atall airports that are alreadyfree, and to those, which willreceive the license for thehandling, according to thenew plan.The new Alitalia is already outin Athens with three daily fli-ghts to Rome, while in thesummer season these flightswill be doubled and addedother charter flights to variousparts of the island territory. Th-is cooperation extends to allsubsidiaries of the new Alitaliaairline (Air One, Volare, etc.). Mr Andreas Fotakis, commer-cial director of Goldair Hand-ling stressed that the coopera-tion with a company of the si-ze and prestige of the new Ali-talia, confirms the steady riseof Goldair Handling. It is worthnoting that the clientele ofGoldair Handling, already in-clude the larger airlines belon-ging to Star Alliance global al-liances and Sky Team.

16, Syngrou Avenue, 117 42 Athens, Greece, Tel: +30-210-9227772 (up to -5), Fax: +30-210-9232101Managing Director: Zikou KikiMember of: HATTA, [email protected] , [email protected]

Dolphin Hellas is a long established travel agency (est. 1970) specialized in incoming tourism, handling both groups and individuals.

We offer a wide range of customized services for leisure and business travellers including* accommodation in hotels, villas and apartments

* cruises * coach tours * car rentals * guide services* transfers by taxi, bus and limo

* domestic & international plane and ferry tickets

www.greece-vacations.travel

Kyparissia, Messinia, Tel.: +30 27610 24411-12, +30 27610 22655, Fax: +30 27610 24413, +30 27610 22455e-mail : [email protected], www.apollo-hotel.gr

“APOLLO” can be found 1 km away from Kyparissia,very close to the ruins of the temple of God Apollo ,among the silver-green leaves of the olive trees,with an outlet to one of the most beautiful beachesof Kyparissia.

The sisters Georgia and Mimi Christodoulou will be at your disposal for any questions orinformation, in order you to have a pleasant accommodation.

Recently renovated, Hotel Apollo, becomes a member of “Art hotels" and offers spacious rooms and suites of excellentdecoration. A friendly welcome is what you experience firstly in the lobby where the emphasis on detail reins supreme.The warm colours, the well cared for lights, the famous paintings, the sophisticated furniture, the surroundings, thehigh quality services and our desire to make your stay a unique experience, constitute our hotel a pole of attraction to allvisitors and establish APOLLO ART HOTEL as the best choice for an unforgettable vacation.Facilities Central heating - Air condition, Mini bar, Satellite TV, Direct dial phone, Hair-dryer, jacuzzi in the suites, Safeboxes, Internet access, Restaurant, Bar-cafe, pool bar, Swimming pool with jacuzzi, Swimming pool for children, Playground, Private Parking, Distance from the beach 150 m

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7, Agiou Konstantinou Street, 104 31 Athens, GreeceTel: 2105237411-4, Fax: 2105237415, Open all year, Built 1969. Renovated 2004, Rooms: 104 | Owner: G.S.P. Ltd Hotel & Tourist Ent. | Manager: G. PirillosE-mail: [email protected] site: www.ilionathenshotel.gr

ILION hotel located in the heart of the Historical and commercial centre, in Omonia square, con-stitutes the ideal choice for your stay, whether you are visiting Athens city for business or leisure.

The omonia metro station just 1 minute-walk away, allows quick access to all major Athenssights and attractions. The Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, the old town of Plaka, the famousFlea market of Monastiraki, The Parliament are within walking distance from Ilion Hotel.

The hotel features 104 spacious guestrooms, all equipped with private bathroom, individ-ually controlled air-conditionning, color TV, refrigerator, direct dial telephone and sound-proof windows.The hotel offers 14 specially designed family rooms composed of twoconnecting rooms ( two twin-bedded rooms or one twin-bedded room and one triple room)with common bathroom.

At guests disposal there are a bar operating from morning till late evening is a nice choicefor our guests to enjoy a coffee, a drink or a snack and a large breakfast room.

Hotel facilities include free wireless internet access available in public areas, room service until late night, non-smoking rooms,safety deposit box, laundry, currency exchange,car rental, fax/photocopying, luggage storage.

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313, Filellinon St., 330 54 Delphi, 400m from the Arch-aeological site & museum, 8km from Arachova, Tel 22650-82675, Fax [email protected] • http://www.delphi.com.grOpen all year, Rooms: 42, Suites: 3Owner: Acropole Hotel & Tourist Ent. S.A.Manager: Socrates Kourelis

Modern hotel in local-traditional style, conveniently located in aquiet place, near the town centre and the famous archaeologicalmuseum.The balconies overlook the magnificent view of Delphi Gorge gulfand the olive groves of Itea. All rooms have aircondition, satelliteTV, hairdryer and direct dial telephone, safety boxes & WIFI. Alsooffers central heating, restaurant, bar, safety boxes, TV lounge, fi-replace, garden, room service, Internet access. Suites with fire-place.

ACROPOLE DELPHI HOTELcat B

10, Epimenidou St., 712 02 HeraklionP.O. Box 1246, 711 10 HeraklionTel (2810) 330410, 335370, Fax (2810) 330200, 224311masterholidays@masterholidays.grwww.masterholidays.grMember of: HATTA

Reg. Co. : Master Holidays Ltd, VAT 095158347 (B’ Heraklion)Managing Director: George MastorakisBranch Office: Gouves - Heraklion,

Tel (28970) 41831, 29730, Fax (28970) [email protected]

All Travel and Tourism Arrangements, specialized in Incoming Tourism, Roundtrips, Incentives, Special Interest Groups, Organized Tours, Private Tours, Cruises, Rent a Car, Hotel, Villa, Apts Reservations.Tour Coach Company: Owner of 7 Modern Airconditioned Coaches. Owners/Management of: NICOLAS RESIDENCE - Gouves Furnished Apts with swimming pool Tel (28970) 41821-2, Fax (28970) 41834

DAFNI PensionRooms Hotel Nafplion Palamidi

10 Fotomara, Nafplio Argolida Greece,Tel:+302752029856 Email: [email protected] www.pensiondafni.gr

Dafni pension is located in the center of the old town, beneath therock of Upper Nafplio and Palamidi, open all year round.Pension Dafni was established in 2001 in a neoclassical building, onthe site of the house of the poet Stephanos Dafne, whose the namewas taken by the pension. Close by are the open market of Nafplio,

the train and the bus station.200m from Dafni pension is the picturesque beach of Arvani-tia, where visitors can swim and enjoy the pure blue sea beneath the shadow of two castles.

Dafni pansion offers double, triple, and four-person rooms as well as studios with fully equipped kitchens.The decoration colors and furniture of the rooms follows the neoclassical style of the town.

Some rooms access a beautiful, traditional garden where you can enjoy your coffee orother drink in a green environment.The other rooms have spacious balconies with a wonderful view of the old town of Naf-plio and the castles of Upper Nafplio and Palamidi.In your rooms you will spend your vacation in a quiet, clean and above all friendly envi-ronment.The rooms are provided with:- TV- Air corditioning- Refridgerator- Personal bath- Hair dryer- Heating- Internet WiFi (Free)- Safe box

Livadi, Arachova, 7km from Arachova20km from ski centersTel +30 210-3242728, +30 6948 406284, Fax +30 22670-32745Open all year, Houses: 20 / 4-6 personsWeb site : www.alexandergroup.gr

Overlooking Parnassos mountain with central heating,outdoor swimming pool, coffee bar, parking.

All houses with attic kitchenette, colour TV, DVD, fireplace, bath or shower.

ALEXANDER RESORT

Special Group rates

The Taste of Greece starts in London!!!

After the successful launch of the ‘Taste of Gree-ce’ on the 9th of February 2010, The Greek Na-tional Tourist Office will be kicking off the promo-tion with a week of Greek gastronomy startingon the 22nd of February at the Cookbook Café atthe Intercontinental Park Lane (www.cookbook-cafe.co.uk), the exciting new casual restaurant atthe InterContinental London Park Lane.Cookbook Cafe features over 200 original cooke-ry books ranging from rare antiques to modernday collections. Cooking stations are centrally lo-cated, allowing the restaurant's artisan chefs todemonstrate their skills and interact with the cu-stomers. With an atmosphere that is casual andcomfortable, staff that are friendly and informedand a bright and inviting decor, this venue is abreath of fresh air.

The ‘Taste of Greece’ menu will start at lunchtimeon Monday the 22nd of February, will continuethrough dinner every day until the finale of Sun-day brunch on the 28th of February. The gastronomic lunch menu will include 3 maincourses (meat, fish and vegetarian) which will beserved with a glass of Ouzo or Mastic. It will fol-low into dinner with a full a La Carte menu andset mezze menu to be featured at the top tableall of which you can wash down with award win-ning Greek wines. They will round off the weekwith a ‘Taste of Greece’ Sunday brunch which willinclude roasts and authentic Greek dishes as wellas soft drinks, Ouzo and Greek wines. Everyone is invited to participate in this gastrono-mic experience and follow the progress of the ‘Ta-ste of Greece’ into many restaurants and bars inLondon on www.tasteofgreece.co.uk

The Taste of Greece at the Cookbook Café:

22nd February – 28th of February 2010

Elounda S.A is the owner of the hotels eloun-da mare hotel, porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT,elounda peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL, the multi-awarded Six Senses Spa and the Aegean Confe-rence Centre. Best spas in Europe, Asia Minor andthe Russian Federation. For the 3rd year running,the Six Senses Spa at porto elounda DE LUXE RE-SORT has been recognised among the TOP-10spas in “Europe, Asia Minor and the Russian Fe-deration” at the Annual Readers Spa Awards inthe UK edition of Condé Nast Traveller. Six SensesSpa at porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT was theonly spa in Greece to be included in the prestigi-

ous award list. http://www.cntraveller.com/maga-zine/the-readers-spa-awards-2010/hotel-spas-europe,-asia-minor-and-russia

Green Globe Lite 2010 The Six Senses Spa atporto elounda DE LUXE RESORT has again beencertified as a Green Globe Lite Operator. GreenGlobe Lite is designed for businesses that want tostart addressing sustainability and climate chan-ge. The program provides businesses with an onli-ne health check framework that assesses key environmental performance areas such as energyconsumption, carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption and waste production.

http://www.ec3global.com/products-programs/green-globe/Default.aspx

Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2010 – eloundamare The 16th annual Gold List was published bythe US edition of Condé Nast Traveler, formingthe ultimate annotated guide to the world’s fi-nest properties and cruise lines. elounda mare ho-tel was selected as one of the best places to stayin the world, as elected by more than 25,000Condé Nast Traveler readers. http://www.concier-ge.com/tools/travelawards/goldlist/2010/re-gions/europe/greece/

Season starts with Awards for elounda SA hotels & resorts world

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The Acropolis Rent a Car agency was established in 1998, in Athens.Starting out, our main objective was to provide our clients with the finestcar rental services on the market. In a short time, our additional activitiesand the increase in quality tourism lead us to enhance our fleet with newcars and to expand our offices. Today, the Acropolis Rent a Car agencyoffers a wide range of new models that serve Athens and other areas inGreece. We provide our own maintenance, repair and administrationalstaff, each employee is well-trained in the field of car rental and is able tooffer valuable services to both Greek and foreign visitors. a safe andcomfortable tour around Greece.

The "independent consumer rating" is the average of all submitted ra-tings for this agency. The renters have rated Acropolis Rent A Car basedon their rental experience. No one is more critical of the rental agency,and no one is better equipped to pass judgment on the agency than therenter. These ratings are accurate and can be trusted.

57, Evridamantos Street, 117 45 Athens Greece.Tel: (+30) 210 931 9682 Fax: (+30) 210 931 9862,

e-mail: [email protected]

www.acropolis-rentacar.com

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Missaraliotou 2, 117 42 Athens, GreeceTel: +30 210 9228930-32Fax: +30 210 9228940

Our agency specialises in ferry arrangements all over the MediterraneanSea. We can make ferry bookings for groups at very competitive rates as

well as for individuals for Greece to Italy, Italy to Sicily, Sardinia, Spain andTunis, Spain to Morocco and the Balearic Islands. We can make full land

(hotels,transfers,tours) and ferry arrangements for Greece.

Visit our website at: www.viamare.gr

VIAMARE All Year Travel

Tel: +30 210 337 9000 (switchboard), Tel: +30 210 337 9905 (direct line)Fax:+30 210 321 6870, Mobile +30 6974 039 560e-mail: [email protected]

www.marinetours.gr

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The creation of an Environmental Research Center underthe name "Navarino Environmental Observatory" (N.E.O)in Costa Navarino, in Messinia, was announced last month.At the event, held at the Academy of Athens, a short gre-eting was sent by the Minister for Education, Anna Dia-mantopoulou and the Deputy Minister of Culture and Tou-rism, Ms Angela Gerekos.The event was also attended by, among others: Ioannis Ma-niatis, Deputy Minister of Environment, Energy and Clima-te Change, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis, representative of thePresident of New Democracy, Metropolitan Chrysostomosof Messinia, parliamentarians, ambassadors of Mediterra-nean countries, representatives of Regional and local go-vernment Peloponnese and academics.The establishment of the N.E.O is the first attempt in Gre-ece to create an internationally renowned research centeron climate change, through cooperation of a private Greekcompany with academics of international concern. The

N.E.O is the product of collaboration between the CenterBert Bolin on climate change at the University of Stoc-kholm, Atmospheric Environment Sector Foundation forBiomedical Research of the Academy of Athens (IIVEAA)and the company TEMES SA. The preparation and contactsto create the N.E.O began in September 2008 and endedwith the signing of the Memorandum of cooperation forthe creation of the N.E.O on December 3, 2009 in Stoc-kholm.Fifteen professors of the University of Stockholm, headedby Prof. K re Bremer, President of the University of Stoc-kholm and Vice Chancellor, and Deans of schools participa-ted in the Observatory, who presented the objectives andcurriculum of N.E.O. Along with the operation of the N.E.O, within the premisesof Costa Navarino, the TEMES will create an interactive en-vironment exhibition space, Navarino Natura Hall, aimed atinforming and educating the public and especially young

people about the protection of environment."We are very honored to be part of a new - for the Swedi-sh data - type of cooperation between the private sectorand academia. We believe that TEMES A.E. has credibility inclimatic and environmental initiatives, fields in which theUniversity of Stockholm will carry out a leadership project.Also, we look forward to closer cooperation with the Aca-demy, which is expected to develop further opportunitiesfor cross-border cooperation with research projects," saidK re Bremer, President and Vice Chancellor of the Universi-ty of Stockholm.Mr. Achilles Konstantakopoulos, CEO of TEMES A.E. ad-ded: "We are honored to host the N.E.O in Costa Navarino,Messinia and we are honored that two very important in-ternational academic institutions have chosen our compa-ny to cooperate. The policy implemented in Costa Navarino is one way for usall".

Navarino Environmental Observatory (N.E.O) to operate in Costa Navarino

Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, ND Parliament Member, Mr. Achilles B. Konstantakopoulos,CEO TEMES AE, Captain Bassilis C. Konstantakopoulos, Founder and President TEMESAE, Mr. Christos Zerefos-Atmospheric Environment Laboratory Director of the Foun-dation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens, Mr. John Maniatis, DeputyMinister of Environment, Energy & Climate Change, Mr. Gregory Skalkeas-Professor-Academician, Chairman Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy ofAthens, Ms Anna Diamantopoulou, Minister for Education, Mr. Konstantinos Svolopou-los, President of the Academy of Athens.

Captain Bassilis and Mrs. Carmen Konstantakopoulou, Ms Angela Gerekos, Ministerof Culture and Tourism, Mr. Christos Zerefos-Atmospheric Environment LaboratoryDirector of the Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens, Mr.Achilles B. Konstantakopoulos -CEO of TEMES AE and professors of the University ofStockholm

Mrs. Georgia Destouni, Professor Stockholm University, Mr. Johan Kleman, Profes-sor Stockholm University, Mr. Kare Bremer, President and Chancellor of the Univer-sity of Stokcholmisk, Mr. Christos Zerefos, Atmospheric Environment LaboratoryDirector of the Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens, AchillesB. Konstantakopoulos, CEO of TEMES AE, Mr. Stefan Nordlund, Professor StockholmUniversity, Mr. Dag Broman, Professor Stockholm University, Mrs. Karin Holmgren,Professor Stockholm University

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