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

“Live Your Myth” in Greece
Greek Tourism in the New Era
By Vangelis Dourakis
reece: A small country on the edge of

G Europe has attracted the world’s at-

tention... It's not the first time. Those
who know history will surely have heard of
Alexander the Great, Leonidas, Pericles,
Socrates, the Democritus or Pythagoras,
characters that made their mark all over the
then-known world.
Others will remember the Byzantine Empire, the

Foto from Olympia Museum.

struggle of the Greeks against the Ottoman Em-
pire, perhaps the words of Churchill during the
Second World War: "In future we must not say
INSERT that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes
fight like Greeks”. But now things are not exact-
A special ly so: Greece is once again in the limelight, but
for completely different reasons... The whole
english world is talking about an unreliable Greece,
edition which "cooks" her statistical data and is in dan-
ger of collapsing financially because of the explo-
with sive deficit and debt: so, is Greece and all the Eu- Japan: deficit for both 2002 and 2003 reached
8% and 5.8% in 2008, 10.5% in 2009 and
does not diversify, one such small country will not
be able to lift the weight ... It is important to re-
rozone at risk? Yes ... As much as the USA and
comments Japan are at risk. Over the decade 2001-2010 10.2% in 2010! member, however, that the debt was fueled by
(there are relevant forecasts for 2010), these two the Olympic Games six years ago while, for
and travel powerful economies as well as the Eurozone, had Greece, debts and exaggerations… decades now, Greece has carried the burden of
huge military equipment programs for the pro-
news from deficits and deficits only! In the Eurozone: deficit
reached 6.6% in 2010 and 6.2% for 2009, but Yes... It's true that Greece – beyond the tection of the countries borders, which happen
Greece 2.5% in 2002 or 3% in 2003. In the USA: a 10% deficit – is the country with the second biggest
debt in Europe after Italy: If things don't "get
to be equal in magnitude to those of the Euro-
pean Union. Not that is particularly important,
deficit has been recorded for 2010, 12.5% for
2009 and 5.9% for 2008. These numbers cleaned up", if wasteful spending by public of- since debt is debt and time cannot be reversed to
reached 3.7% in 2002 and 4.8% in 2003. In fices does not stop and the nation's economy close the financial 'hole' from the Olympics, but

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2 March 2010
Facts and fiction about Greece's
"indebted" insurance coffers
“Live Your
Myth” in Greece
Greek Tourism in the
New Era
Continued from page 1
annual armament expenditure could be cut dramat-
ically, and deficit along with it, in one simple way: If
the Union "recognized" Greece as it's border. But
such matters are difficult to change and what re-
mains is a high deficit and huge public debt… Except
of course for the fact – which is probably the biggest
issue of all – that government power has changed
hands twice over the last six years, with each pre-
senting different elements of what money they
found in the state register, accusing the former of ...
'cooking the books'. Does this picture justify though
the enormous pressure exerted by all of Europe on
Greece 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 this
small nation because now, more than ever before, it
is necessary for Greek political leaders to understand
that the game is over and the spendthrift public sec-
tor economy needs to set anchor… On the other
hand, such pressures impact markets and 'slow
down' any hopes of economic recovery sending
them more deeply into recession and laying the
foundations for new "additional" measures that are
monotonously 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 about
the thousands of Greek businessmen – many of
them in the field of tourism – distinguished by the
quality and appeal of their products and services…
They also do not know anything about the 'famous'
generation of the EUR 700 pay check for endless
hours of work. There is much more they have no
knowledge about either… It is clear that the prevail-
ing atmosphere is not conducive for high flying the
strongest product of Greece, tourism: "pressure"
from its interests abroad for lower prices across the
range 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 own
hands: Greece didn't loose its beauty, its culture, its
plans for the future, or its warm and hospitable peo-
ple overnight…
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New Chamber of Hotels of Greece
Board Decides on
5% reduction in minimum prices
for hotels
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, with
possible higher demand in a period of prolonged crisis of European and Mediter-
ranean tourism, yet, without affecting the level and composition of services. At
the same time, this gives an equally clear signal to markets-sources of our current
tourism that Greece holds the prices of tourist services at reasonable levels, levels
quite 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 the
Chamber 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 by
the hotel fixed price, to be submitted for approval and charge their customers.
In the foto the new President of Chamber of Hotels in Greece.
HATTA: ECTAA in Association of
favor of revising Greek Women in
the Directive on Tourism Cut
Package Travel New Year's Cake
In response to the invitation of the European Commis-
sion for consultation on the revision of the package, the
At the Hotel St. George Lycabettus, the Association of
ECTAA (European Travel Agents and Tour Operators' As-
Greek Women in Tourism was joined by the GNTO Presi-
sociation), an active member of which is HATTA, submit-
dent, Mr. Nikolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Cham-
ted its views and vision on the various issues that should
ber of Hotels, Mr. George Tsakiris, President of AGECO,
certainly face a revised Directive on Package Travel.
Mr. Tassos Koumanis, the Chairman of Federation of
ECTAA presented the European Commission its positions
Greek Shipowners Yacht Agents (EPEST), Mr. Antonis
on the scope of the future Directive on Package Travel,
Steliatos , Ms. Olga Kefaloyiannis, Responsible in New
stressing the need to clarify this by developing clear defi-
Democracy for Tourism, for the New Year’s Cake cutting.
nitions of the package terms, the organizer and the con-
The president of the Association, Mrs. Irene Vassilopou-
sumer, and of course to include the involvement of all
lou referred to the actions taken last year, but also to th-
modern methods of purchasing of an organized package
ose that must be done so that the Tourism Museum, be-
(eg, dynamic package, market via the Internet, etc.).
comes a reality. The Tourism Museum, unique in the
They also support: more flexible requirements for infor-
World "will be a new attraction for Greek and foreign
mation on travel, preserving the ability of organizers to
researchers and students, it will become the core which
set a minimum number of participants as a condition for
will inform the next generation of how we started the
making the package, enhance the right of the organizer
tourism industry, who were pioneers in the field, the de-
for damages on the part of the suppliers when they do
velopment of the tourism sector so far, as well as how
not provide in a sufficient manner the agreed services to
and how much has the tourism industry affected the
the consumer, and retaining the right of the organizer to
Greek economy", said Ms Vassilopoulou.
revise the agreed contract price in certain cases, e.g. in
The President of the GNTO thanked the members of the
response to changing transport costs.
Association for the invitation and pledged to investigate
The ECTAA also expressed being in favor of a mandatory
with his staff, what options are available to help realize
protection for passengers holding a simple air ticket (not
the Museum of Tourism. The President of XEE, Mr Geor-
in a package) from possible bankruptcy of the airline, in
ge Tsakiris stressed that the museum should be the pla-
addition, insisted on the need for equal treatment of air-
ce where valuable "historical" records will suvive, that
lines and organizers of packages, as well as equal terms
are gradually destroyed by time, a place where the main
for the traveller, regardless if they purchase simply an air-
features of Greek tourism development will be docu-
ticket or an organized trip with an air ticket.
mented.
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4 March 2010
Athens - Attica Region in-travel down over 2009
From left HAA president Mr. John Retsos, with HAA
General Secretary Mr. Alexandros Vassilikos.
A ccording to data presented by the Hotel Association
of Athens-Attica (HAA) at a recent press conference,
2009 closed with very negative results in regards to travel to
Athens-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, average
room rate, income, employment etc.) is – as stated by HAA
– a "bad omen" for 2010. At the same time, the numbers
show that as a destination, Athens-Attica is on a constant
decline 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 to
the perpetuation of some of the weaknesses and deficien-
cies which, in combination with delays in important projects
and actions, undermine the destination and its reputation,
amid a crisis – and against competition.
HAA President, Mr John Retsos, noted in his speech: "The
weighted reduction of occupancy of all hotels in Athens in
2009 reached -10.2%, with average occupancy at 60.9%.
The weighted difference in the decline of the average price
per room for all hotels in Athens reached -8.3%, the avera-
ge room rates (ARR) stood at EUR 112.32, while total hotel
revenues in 2009 showed a 17.6% decrease compared to
2008, 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 a
very large and significant impact on the overall effect on
tourism countrywide", Retsos continued, explaining that
"the losses of hotels in Attica accounts for some 14% of
the total drop in all of Greece at a time when the approxi-
mately 34,000 rooms in Athens represent 5% of the total
capacity 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 of
international WTTC, translates to between 3,580 to 3,750
individuals (equivalent to 25% of all workers in the area's
hotels). Attica is a destination that never received subsidies
for building and operation of accommodation facilities and
now hoteliers are calling on the Ministry of Labour to exa-
New promotional film for Athens, “Breathtaking Athens”
Technopolis
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 an
ideal destination with many options.
The charm of Athens goes frame by frame through the
new film «Breathtaking Athens». Highlighting the city wi-
th a unique and modern way, is shows Athens as an allu-
From left Mr. John Brazitikos, and Ms Christina Tetradis,
from Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Mr. Panagiotis Ark-
oumaneas, Chief Executive officer of ACB, Mr. Andreas
Andreadis, POX president and Mr. Nikos Angelopoulos,
SETE president.
mine – and decide on – the incorporation of the destina-
tion into the grant scheme of employment, as well as offer
a reduction in social security contributions of hotel enter-
prises in order to promote employment in the particular
area's sector.
Mr Retsos gave simple examples of actions/decisions that
would enhance the competitiveness of the destination and
bring more tourists to the city. One such example is that wi-
th the lifting of cabotage, Athens could, within the same
year, accommodate 300,000 cruise-ship passengers; this
would would result in an additional hotel revenue of about
EUR 45,000,000 (equivalent to 1/3 of this year's drop and
1,200 additional jobs just for the hotel industry). The HAA
President also mentioned the Association's meeting with
the 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-private
partnership 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 Association
has targeted for years. The 'project' will be integrated in
the overall redevelopment plan of the Faliro Bay and co-fi-
nanced by the state. The level of state contributions is
being considered at this stage. Although we have been gi-
ven a time schedule, I do not want to bank on this as the
past has so far disappointed us miserably. However, I must
comment 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" (such
as the the beneficial use of the New Acropolis Museum, or
the 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 destination
through a long-term strategy to strengthen the "brand na-
Monastiraki
ring destination in a creative and artistic way and repre-
sents an ever-changing city that strikes you with awe with
moments that take your breath away. The variations of the
images, go to step away from the usual tourist cliches and
show a different side of Athens.
The traveler with a breath, a bubble, wanders in 25 spots
of Athens. Parks, the historic center, museums, beaches, ni-
ghtlife, and down in his heart. The enchanting music of the
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me Athens" to enable its emergence as a major pan-Euro-
pean "city break" destination. It is worth noting that
35,000,000 "city break" trips are realized in Europe each
year. Finally, Mr Retsos focused on HAA's long-standing de-
mand to strengthen the climate of security in the city so as
not to discredit the destination's international reputation
by 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 public
has been monitored, collected and analyzed on behalf of
HAA 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 hotels
and 67.7% for 3-star hotels. The weighted reduction of oc-
cupancy of all hotels
* Average room rates (ARR), amounted to EUR 144.62 for
5-star hotels, EUR 71.30 for 4-star hotels and EUR 50.63
for 3-star hotels, a decrease compared to 2008 of -9.3%, -
10.8% and -3.2%, respectively. The weighted difference in
the ARR decline for all hotels in Athens totals -8.3%, with
ARR amounting to EUR 112.32.
"European Benchmarking" by GBR
* Details of GBR's "European Benchmarking" reveal that
among 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 the
sample of 11, while RevPAR stands at fifth lowest.
* Constantinople's results are impressive. The city is revealed
as 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 rates
of decline and its relation to employment, we arrived at the
following key findings:
* Total hotel revenues for 2009 ranged from EUR
781,922,596 to EUR 816,829,000.
* Corresponding 2008 revenues ranged from EUR
919,540,973 to EUR 960,590,904.
* On this basis, the 17.6% decline represents a number
ranging from EUR 137,618,377 to EUR 143,761,904.
It is not expected that 2010 will see a significantly change
in the numbers. The first unofficial results for January show
that the year may see a marginal increase in occupancy th-
at, in combination with expected further reductions in ARR
however, will lead to new revenue shortfalls. Since the first
two months of 2010 can in no way be indicative of the rest
of the year – given that a comparison with the correspon-
ding period last year is not reliable due to the tragic events
of December 2008 and what followed –results for the Mar-
ch, April, May 2010 quarter will to a considerable extent
determine developments for the rest of the year.
Park
film, created exclusively for the new film of Athens 'flies'
above the city and generates good feelings.
"Athens is the feeling, the experience, something which
we have ultimately proved" said Athens Mayor, Nikitas Ka-
klamanis.
The new promotional film for Athens is a candidate for the
Clio Awards, New York, the D & AD, England, the Golden
City Gate Awards and the International Prize Cannes Lion.
March 2010
Athens as a destination of
Business trips - workshop proceedings office
city of Athens
A General view from ACB Workshop
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 tourism
services and options offered to the visitors
of the city, the Office of Conferences of the
Municipality of Athens (Athens Convention
Bureau - ACB) held a workshop on:
Destination Athens ... revisited
Presenting more choices for things to do or
see 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 of
tourist operators, representatives of foreign
media and diplomatic missions, tourist bu-
siness executives etc. During the Worksh-
op, unknown aspects of the tourism in Ath-
ens were presented and various alternative
forms of activity that could be chosen by
the 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-
Mr. George Angelis Manager of ACB.
tion that uniquely combines the essential
features of a business travel destination (ac-
cess, infrastructure, quality hotel capacity,
Dr Katerina Katsabe, Athens City Council-
lor and ATEDCo President
safety, etc.) with many options of an ideal
tourism destination cities recreation and to-
urism (culture, entertainment, sightseeing-
tours, sea-rural activities, etc.). Advantage
5
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 President
of 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 on
the initiative of Mr Kaklamanis, and outli-
ned the actions ATEDCO. «The City of Ath-
ens and the Athens Tourism and Economic
Development Company in response to any
challenges and difficulties we face as a de-
stination, with professionalism, creativity
and specialized knowledge, invest in activi-
ties which enhance the existing tourism in-
frastructure, develop new, communicate a
competitive 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 the
Hellenic World, Mr Christos Anagnostou,
winemaker and Chairman of the Vineyards
of Attica (ENOAA), Ms Peni Ntoskas, Senior
Project Manager of Kipling Events and Mr
George Pittas, hotelier and Author.

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magical 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 can
admire the Caldera on the left. The outdoor areas of this lovely hotel in Oia Santorini, follow the
same 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 and
services, 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 will
be met!
Fanari Villas junior, senior and honeymoon suites in Oia Santorini belong to the 4-star**** category of
Oia Santorini luxury hotels and operate from April 1 to October 31.

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6 March 2010

SKAL Athens
contributes its own means of fighting crisis

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 Skal
International Athens.
A meeting was held at the hotel “Electra Palace” with the
representatives of the tourism industry, on the initiative of
SKAL International Athens, on how to promote Athens and
Greece in general, through the worldwide network of SKAL
International 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 Athens
SKAL, Mr. Notis Martakis, the following were agreed to:
- The operators will receive an address book of around 500
local authorities of SKAL International from all over the
world to facilitate their contacts.
- The SKAL International Athens will be responsible for dis-
semination of messages and statements of the Greek
From left Ms Mary Sarafoglou of the PODIX, Ms Christina
Tetradis 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. John
Retsos President of HAA.
players in its international network to better inform the
25,000 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 the
Greek professionals in the framework of ITB.
Finally, in the intermediate future there will be a meeting
with Mr. Arkoumaneas of ACB, the Municipality of Athens,
Mr. Michael Koveos and Costas Kalogiorgos, President of
the National Committee and Chief Executive Officer of
SKAL International respectively, to investigate the possibili-
ty of preparing and submitting the application package for
claiming 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 commitment
and other initiatives in the future. In his introductory spee-
ch the President of SKAL International Athens, said: “At a
From left Ms Christina Tetradis of the Chamber of Hotels
of 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. Kalogiorgos
Chief Execuutive office of SKAL Athens, Mr. N.
Stathopoulos Vice President of SKAL Athens and Ms L.
Agyridis Dean of SKAL Athens .
time of intense concern to the world's economic future and
particularly to the one of Greece, a key pillar of which was
and still is tourism, SKAL International has decided to assist
with its own forces to fight the crisis. The private sector,
which you represent, already plays an important role in the
shorter and more efficient storm interception, which espe-
cially plagues employers and employees in the industry we
serve. 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 observer
from SKAL International Kos, Mr. Dimopoulos.

VILLA NAXIA
Saint George beach – Naxos town – Naxos 843 00 – Hellas
Tel.: 22850 26480, 6944530982, fax: 22850 26481
www.villa-naxia.gr, e-mail: villanaxia@villa-naxia.gr
50 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/airport
Extra 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
ruhigen
Gegend 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.

Cyclades Reservation Center & Travel. Tel: (+30)2284024608, (+30)2284042825, Fax: (+30)2284029032
Piso Livadi - Paros E-mail: sales@visit-cyclades.com &
Postal Address: maria.cherouvim@visit-cyclades.com
P.O.BOX 85, Parikia Paros 844 00, Cyclades - Greece. web site: www.visit-cyclades.com

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 for
the 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 can
be 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.

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March 2010
7
PORTO NAXOS CLUB HOTEL CASINO LOUTRAKI
cat A cat De Luxe

Ag.Georgios Beach – Naxos Town, 4 5

84300 Naxos Island – Greece,
Tel : +30 22850 23970-2 , Fax : +30 22850 23973,
Winter tel 30-210 4834459, Winter fax : +30 210 4834489
e-mail : reception@porto-naxos.gr, www.portonaxos.gr
Porto Naxos Hotel is one of the most established hotels in
Naxos 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 Pool
Bar, tennis court, children playground, table tennis ,Meeting room, Fitness room, Sauna, handicapped rooms, our
hotel 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.

48, Akti Poseidonos, 203 00 Loutraki

Tel: 27440 60300, Fax: 27440 60400
Web site: www.clubhotelloutraki.gr
Athens Sales Offices: 11, Voukourestiou St., 5th floor, 106 71 Athens
Tel: 210 3625715, Fax: 210 3613717, E-mail: sales@chlsa.gr
Senior Sales Manager: Antonis Avdelas
Management 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.

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.
19 hotels in Greece and Cyprus 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 and
abroad, organisation of meetings and conventions, organisation of incentives and group trips, comprehensive transportation,
Cyprus central offices
sightseeing tours and excursions
Tel +357 22588007,
E-mail: info@louishotels.com President and Founder of the organization is Anastasios Stylianopoulos while
Vice President and Managing Director is Andreas Stylianopoulos.
Athens-Greece offices Navigator Travel & Tourist Services Ltd is the exclusive representative in Greece and Cyprus of
Tel +30 210 3749100, Royal Caribbean International - Celebrity Cruises - Azamara cruises
E-mail: infogreece@louishotels.com 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.
www.louishotels.com 31, Academias Str. GR 106 72, Athens Greece Tel.: +30 210 3609801- Fax: +30 210 3634271
E-mail: navigator@navigator.gr, cruises@navigator.gr

NEPTUNE HOTELS RESORT

CONVENTION CENTRE & SPA
853 02 Mastichari, Kos Island – Greece
Tel: +30 22420 41480
5
Fax: +30 22420 41574
E mail: neptunehotels@neptune.gr www.neptune.gr

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 Island
architecture. 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 will
enjoy 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 ball
court, 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: a
doctor’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 of
Neptune Hotels is the Neptune Spa, an opportunity to enjoy the lovely body treatments and facials that will surely rejuvenate
your body and soul. Escape from the daily stress into our relaxing world for soul and spirit, face and body.

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8 March 2010

Agreement between the shareholders of Cooperation

Agreement
AEGEAN AIRLINES and OLYMPIC AIR New Alitalia
for the creation of a national airline and Goldair
champion Handling
Goldair Handling announced
The main shareholders of AEGEAN AIRLINES expected to lead the new company, ensuring Company Profiles its partnership with New Alita-
and OLYMPIC AIR have reached an agreement the smooth integration of the businesses and lia from February 16, 2010 at
regarding the merger of their respective activi- the creation of a national airline champion wi- Fleet all airports that are already
ties, resulting in the formation of a new com- th enlarged presence in the European market AEGEAN OLYMPIC AIR free, and to those, which will
pany that will be listed on the Athens Exchan- as well as seamless coverage of even the most A321 4 receive the license for the
ge. OLYMPIC HANDLING and OLYMPIC ENGI- remote islands of our country. A320 18 9 handling, according to the
NEERING will become 100% subsidiaries of the Commenting on the above mentioned agree- A319 8 new plan.
new company. ment, the Chairman of Aegean Mr. Th. Vassila- Total Α320 family 22 17 The new Alitalia is already out
The company that will be formed as a result kis made the following statement: Boeing 737/400* 4 in Athens with three daily fli-
from the merger will carry the name and logos “Since the first day of Aegean’s operations, we RJ AVRO 100 6 ghts to Rome, while in the
of OLYMPIC AIR, following the necessary tran- have been pursuing our vision for innovative, hi- Bombardier Q400 10 summer season these flights
sition and adjustment period, during which gh quality services, through significant inve- Bombardier Dash 8-100 5 will be doubled and added
the name and logos of AEGEAN will be used in stments. The relative size of our competitors wi- other charter flights to various
Total 32 32
parts of the island territory. Th-
parallel as well. thin the European Union necessitates the joi- * under redelivery process is cooperation extends to all
The agreement is subject to the approval of ning of the two main Greek airlines, to achieve
subsidiaries of the new Alitalia
the European Competition Commission, whi- increased autonomy in serving the needs of our Headcount airline (Air One, Volare, etc.).
ch is the relevant competent authority given country’s tourism, increase route options for AEGEAN 2,500 Olympic Air 1,300 Mr Andreas Fotakis, commer-
the size and particular terms of the transac- consumers, ensure the long-term development Olympic Handling 2,000 cial director of Goldair Hand-
tion. Until then, the exact process mechanics and viability of the two airlines and protect the Olympic Engineering 50 ling stressed that the coopera-
and associated timetable will be articulated. levels of employment in the sector.” Σύνολο 2,500 Σύνολο 3,350 tion with a company of the si-
According to the terms of the agreement, the The Chairman of OLYMPIC AIR Mr. A. Vgeno- ze and prestige of the new Ali-
main shareholder of AEGEAN (Vassilakis Gro- poulos also made the following statement: Routes talia, confirms the steady rise
up) and the sole shareholder of OLYMPIC AIR “The prevailing conditions in the Greek econo- AEGEAN OLYMPIC AIR of Goldair Handling. It is worth
(Marfin Investment Group) will have an equal my as well as in the aviation sector dictate the Domestic Network 24 41 noting that the clientele of
shareholding in the combined entity, while the combination of forces in order to maintain com- International Network 26 15 Goldair Handling, already in-
groups of Messrs Laskaridis, V. Constantako- petitive customer prices, protect levels of em- clude the larger airlines belon-
poulos, G. David and L. Ioannou as well as Pi- ployment and increase our competitiveness at a Alliances: ging to Star Alliance global al-
raeus Bank will all maintain their proportional European level. The merger of OLYMPIC with AEGEAN has been accepted and is in the pro- liances and Sky Team.
equity participations in the new company, the- AEGEAN serves all of those objectives and at the cess of joining STAR ALLIANCE by June 2010.
reby continuing to support this particularly im- same time preserves and strengthens the OLYM-
portant venture for the country. PIC brand name, an inherent piece of our natio-
Messrs Th. Vassilakis and A. Vgenopoulos are nal tradition making all Greeks very proud.”

ILION HOTEL
cat B

3
7, Agiou Konstantinou Street, 104 31 Athens, Greece
Tel: 2105237411-4, Fax: 2105237415, Open all year,
Built 1969. Renovated 2004, Rooms: 104 |
Owner: G.S.P. Ltd Hotel & Tourist Ent. | Manager: G. Pirillos
E-mail: hotelilion@otenet.gr
16, Syngrou Avenue, 117 42 Athens, Greece,
Web site: www.ilionathenshotel.gr
Tel: +30-210-9227772 (up to -5), Fax: +30-210-9232101
Managing Director: Zikou Kiki ILION hotel located in the heart of the Historical and commercial centre, in Omonia square, con-
Member of: HATTA, SKAL stitutes the ideal choice for your stay, whether you are visiting Athens city for business or leisure.
dolphinhellas@travelling.gr , info@dolphin-hellas.gr
The omonia metro station just 1 minute-walk away, allows quick access to all major Athens
sights and attractions. The Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, the old town of Plaka, the famous
Dolphin Hellas is a long established travel agency (est. 1970) Flea market of Monastiraki, The Parliament are within walking distance from Ilion Hotel.
specialized in incoming tourism, handling both groups and individuals. The hotel features 104 spacious guestrooms, all equipped with private bathroom, individ-
We offer a wide range of customized services for leisure and business travellers including ually controlled air-conditionning, color TV, refrigerator, direct dial telephone and sound-
* accommodation in hotels, villas and apartments proof windows.The hotel offers 14 specially designed family rooms composed of two
* cruises * coach tours * car rentals * guide services connecting rooms ( two twin-bedded rooms or one twin-bedded room and one triple room)
* transfers by taxi, bus and limo with common bathroom.
* domestic & international plane and ferry tickets At guests disposal there are a bar operating from morning till late evening is a nice choice
for our guests to enjoy a coffee, a drink or a snack and a large breakfast room.

www.greece-vacations.travel 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.

APOLLO RESORT ART HOTEL

IMERTI RESORT HOTEL cat B

In the center of Lesvos island, on the picturesque

Skala of Kalloni, is built the resort Imerti.
811 07 Lesvos, Greece
The ideal position to be able to experience the beauty of our
island.
Tel : +30 22530 28028, +30 22530 22708,+30 22530 23957
Winter Tel +30 2109941047, Mob.+30 6936718700-1-2 ,
Fax : +30 22530 22708, +30 22510 37940,
e-mail : info@imerti.gr, www.imerti.gr
Imerti resort hotel is located in an overgrown area, away
from noise and pollution, with easy access to the beach and
in 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 the
distinctive lighting complement the whole. In the main building of the hotel is the
breakfast room. During the day you can relax in Imerti' s bar drinking your coffee or
your 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.
Kyparissia, Messinia, 3
Tel.: +30 27610 24411-12, +30 27610 22655,
Fax: +30 27610 24413, +30 27610 22455
e-mail : info@apollo-hotel.gr, 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 beaches
of Kyparissia.
The sisters Georgia and Mimi Christodoulou will be at your disposal for any questions or
information, 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 excellent
decoration. 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, the
high quality services and our desire to make your stay a unique experience, constitute our hotel a pole of attraction to all
visitors 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, Safe
boxes, Internet access, Restaurant, Bar-cafe, pool bar, Swimming pool with jacuzzi, Swimming pool for children, Play
ground, Private Parking, Distance from the beach 150 m

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March 2010
The Taste of Greece
at the Cookbook Café:
22nd February – 28th of February 2010
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 starting
on the 22nd of February at the Cookbook Café at
the Intercontinental Park Lane (www.cookbook-
cafe.co.uk), the exciting new casual restaurant at
the InterContinental London Park Lane.
Cookbook Cafe features over 200 original cooke-
ry books ranging from rare antiques to modern
day collections. Cooking stations are centrally lo-
cated, allowing the restaurant's artisan chefs to
demonstrate their skills and interact with the cu-
stomers. With an atmosphere that is casual and
comfortable, staff that are friendly and informed
and a bright and inviting decor, this venue is a
breath of fresh air.
9
The ‘Taste of Greece’ menu will start at lunchtime
on Monday the 22nd of February, will continue
through dinner every day until the finale of Sun-
day brunch on the 28th of February.
The gastronomic lunch menu will include 3 main
courses (meat, fish and vegetarian) which will be
served with a glass of Ouzo or Mastic. It will fol-
low into dinner with a full a La Carte menu and
set mezze menu to be featured at the top table
all of which you can wash down with award win-
ning Greek wines. They will round off the week
with a ‘Taste of Greece’ Sunday brunch which will
include roasts and authentic Greek dishes as well
as 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 in
London on www.tasteofgreece.co.uk

Season starts with Awards for elounda SA hotels & resorts world
Elounda S.A is the owner of the hotels eloun- ous award list. http://www.cntraveller.com/maga-
da mare hotel, porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT, zine/the-readers-spa-awards-2010/hotel-spas-
elounda peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL, the multi- europe,-asia-minor-and-russia
awarded Six Senses Spa and the Aegean Confe- Green Globe Lite 2010 The Six Senses Spa at
rence Centre. Best spas in Europe, Asia Minor and porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT has again been
the Russian Federation. For the 3rd year running, certified as a Green Globe Lite Operator. Green
the Six Senses Spa at porto elounda DE LUXE RE- Globe Lite is designed for businesses that want to
SORT has been recognised among the TOP-10 start addressing sustainability and climate chan-
spas in “Europe, Asia Minor and the Russian Fe- ge. The program provides businesses with an onli-
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the UK edition of Condé Nast Traveller. Six Senses environmental performance areas such as energy
Spa at porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT was the consumption, carbon dioxide emissions,
only spa in Greece to be included in the prestigi- water consumption and waste production.
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Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2010 – elounda
mare The 16th annual Gold List was published by
the US edition of Condé Nast Traveler, forming
the 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 stay
in the world, as elected by more than 25,000
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gions/europe/greece/

DAFNI Pension
Rooms Hotel Nafplion Palamidi
10 Fotomara, Nafplio Argolida Greece,
Tel:+302752029856
Email: info@pensiondafni.gr www.pensiondafni.gr
Dafni pension is located in the center of the old town, beneath the
rock of Upper Nafplio and Palamidi, open all year round.
Pension Dafni was established in 2001 in a neoclassical building, on
the site of the house of the poet Stephanos Dafne, whose the name
was taken by the pension. Close by are the open market of Nafplio, 10, Epimenidou St., 712 02 Heraklion Reg. Co. :
the train and the bus station.200m from Dafni pension is the picturesque beach of Arvani- P.O. Box 1246, 711 10 Heraklion Master Holidays Ltd, VAT 095158347 (B’ Heraklion)
tia, where visitors can swim and enjoy the pure blue sea beneath the shadow of two castles. Tel (2810) 330410, 335370, Fax (2810) 330200, 224311 Managing Director: George Mastorakis
masterholidays@masterholidays.gr Branch Office: Gouves - Heraklion,
Dafni pansion offers double, triple, and four-person rooms as well as studios with fully equipped kitchens. www.masterholidays.gr Tel (28970) 41831, 29730, Fax (28970) 41834
The decoration colors and furniture of the rooms follows the neoclassical style of the town. Member of: HATTA mastergouves@masterholidays.gr
Some rooms access a beautiful, traditional garden where you can enjoy your coffee or
other drink in a green environment. All Travel and Tourism Arrangements, specialized in Incoming Tourism, Roundtrips, Incentives,
The other rooms have spacious balconies with a wonderful view of the old town of Naf- Special Interest Groups, Organized Tours, Private Tours, Cruises, Rent a Car, Hotel, Villa, Apts Reservations.
plio and the castles of Upper Nafplio and Palamidi. Tour Coach Company: Owner of 7 Modern Airconditioned Coaches.
In your rooms you will spend your vacation in a quiet, clean and above all friendly envi- Owners/Management of:
ronment. NICOLAS RESIDENCE - Gouves Furnished Apts with swimming pool
The rooms are provided with:- TV- Air corditioning- Refridgerator- Personal bath Tel (28970) 41821-2, Fax (28970) 41834
- Hair dryer- Heating- Internet WiFi (Free)- Safe box

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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 TEMES
AE, Mr. Christos Zerefos-Atmospheric Environment Laboratory Director of the Foun-
dation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens, Mr. John Maniatis, Deputy
Minister of Environment, Energy & Climate Change, Mr. Gregory Skalkeas-Professor-
Academician, Chairman Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of
Athens, 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, Minister
of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Christos Zerefos-Atmospheric Environment Laboratory
Director of the Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens, Mr.
Achilles B. Konstantakopoulos -CEO of TEMES AE and professors of the University of
Stockholm
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 Laboratory
Director of the Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens, Achilles
B. Konstantakopoulos, CEO of TEMES AE, Mr. Stefan Nordlund, Professor Stockholm
University, Mr. Dag Broman, Professor Stockholm University, Mrs. Karin Holmgren,
Professor Stockholm University

The creation of an Environmental Research Center under
the 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 the
President of New Democracy, Metropolitan Chrysostomos
of 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 center
on climate change, through cooperation of a private Greek
company with academics of international concern. The
N.E.O is the product of collaboration between the Center
Bert Bolin on climate change at the University of Stoc-
kholm, Atmospheric Environment Sector Foundation for
Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens (IIVEAA)
and the company TEMES SA. The preparation and contacts
to create the N.E.O began in September 2008 and ended
with the signing of the Memorandum of cooperation for
the creation of the N.E.O on December 3, 2009 in Stoc-
kholm.
Fifteen professors of the University of Stockholm, headed
by 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 and
curriculum of N.E.O.
Along with the operation of the N.E.O, within the premises
of Costa Navarino, the TEMES will create an interactive en-
vironment exhibition space, Navarino Natura Hall, aimed at
informing 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 sector
and academia. We believe that TEMES A.E. has credibility in
climatic and environmental initiatives, fields in which the
University 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 opportunities
for cross-border cooperation with research projects," said
K 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 us
all".

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