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Merkel-Papandreou look to tourism

Germany supports Greece
What are the prospects for the Greek tourism product?
By Vangelis Dourakis
ermany is a traditional ‘caterer’ to

G the Greek tourism industry and in all

likelihood has its reasons for doing
so: The ancient culture and the glorious his-
tory of Greece, something that few coun-
A special tries in the world have to show, are very al-
luring to the German people. But not only
english that: It’s also the ‘individuality’ of having
beautiful sites, that one would otherwise
edition have to travel around the world to see,
with sandwiched in a few square kilometers of
land.
comments In this country you can find yourself on beaches
that you think have been ‘transported’ from the
and travel exotic islands of the Pacific and Indian Ocean or
in forests whose counterparts you may see in the
news from Alps. And of course the unique colours of Greece
Greece fill your senses with their presence everywhere
you look. As for traditional Greek cuisine, it re-
mains a German favourite.However, due to the
crisis that erupted, and with Greece itself being
the focal point, the image of our country has suf-
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2 March 2011
Merkel-Papandreou look to tourism
Germany supports Greece
What are the prospects for the Greek tourism product?ς
Continued from page 1
fered, albeit temporarily, a ‘shift’ in the eyes of north Eu-
ropean tourists ... This temporary ‘fault’ may be correct-
ed again soon:For their part, the Greeks will have to
demonstrate in practice that they are good hosts and
that despite the economic crisis in their country, they will
continue to offer high quality services to tourists. The
fact that prices have fallen or been ‘frozen’ due to the cri-
sis must be highlighted. And furthermore, to give an im-
petus to growth in Greece ... we must begin to empha-
size tourism infrastructures that will enable it to exploit
its comparative advantages.Particular emphasis should
be given to city tourism and conference tourism: great
strides have already been made in the Greek capital with
the opening of the New Acropolis Museum.
«New Perspectives Opening»
But on their part, German visitors do not seem to have
lost confidence in the Greek product: Especially following
the developments in North Africa and the Arab coun-
tries, the flow of tourists to our country is expected to in-
crease. This is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Greece, but also
for the Germans themselves to rediscover the ‘hidden
virtues’ of our country both in terms of natural beauty
and on the level of investment prospects. It is no coinci-
dence that tourism was a separate ‘slice’ at a recent
meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou.
The Germans Return
When it comes to ‘quality’ tourist excursions, however,
the Germans do not hesitate to dig deep into their pock-
ets, as indicated in a report by INTZEIDIS consulting firm,
especially when it comes to travelling abroad, be it for
business or leisure.
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Η εκδότρια εταιρεία δεν φέρει ευθύνη για τα άρθρα
που δημοσιεύονται και τις απόψεις των συνεργατών της.
George Koletsos is
GNTO General Secretary
The Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr Paul Ge-
roulanos recently had a meeting with Mr George
Koletsos, who is now General Secretary of the
Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). Mr
Koletsos, an experienced executive with studies
in Economics and Business Administration, made
important contributions during his assignment as
President of the Organizing Committee of the
Mediterranean Games 2013. He has taken on his
new post at a crucial time for Greece’s promotion
as a tourist destination.
The GNTO presently has two main objectives: to
establish a framework of operations that will al-
low it to serve its function in the most effective
way, and to implement an ‘aggressive’ strategy in
approaching the markets of interest to Greece.
These should be new, but traditional. The inclusion of Mr Koletsos in the GNTO executive ranks will give the body the
means to simultaneously work towards accomplishing both of these goals.
From last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the GNTO made cutbacks, stopped unnecessary costs and left
behind them a history of bad management, aiming to now correct the state of affairs. At the same time, and despite the
economic crisis, GNTO paid off its debts towards foreign media channels, which had created much negative publicity. Th-
is helped reinstate credibility, as well as set the basis for new methods of highlighting the Greek tourism product.
A subtle strategy aligned with individual markets/targets has also since been created, taking full advantage of the Inter-
net and new communications technologies, as well as redefining Greece as a destination with unlimited experiences. Th-
ese approaches will be strengthened in 2011, with the goal of further developing tourism and attracting new visitors
from all over the world, throughout the year.
PODIX cutting
of the New Year’s cake
The reception marking the coming of the
New Year and the cutting of the cake of the
Panhellenic Federation of Hotel Managers
(PODIX) & Hotel Managers Association of
Athens was successfully held at the Athena-
eum Intercontinental.
Apart from the members of the Federation
and the Association of Athens, the rece-
ption was also attended by hotel managers
and travel agencies, media representatives,
especially for tourism, representatives from
embassies and tourism operators, who in a
very intimate and very friendly atmosphere
discussed and exchanged views on critical
every day matters concerning tourism and
the state of the sector in particular. The
Mr. D.imitris Kakaris,, President of the Hotel Managers Association of
event was honored with the presence of the
Athens, Mr George Tsakiris, Chairman of the Board of the Hellenic Ch-
amber of Hotels (HCH), and Ms Natassa Antonopoulou, General Secre- Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr
tary of the Panhellenic Federation of Hotel Managers (PODIX). George Nikitiadis, the GNTO President Mr
Nicholas Kanellopoulos and the President of
the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Mr George Tsakiris.
Mr Dimitrios Kakaris, President of the Hotel Managers Association of Athens, welcomed all attending, wishing them
“Happy New Year,” and referred to the general effort to reverse the atmosphere created due to the image presented re-
cently by Athens, but also touched on issues of reform and the modernization of hotel training and of the existing ho-
tel law.
PODIX President Mr John Kreis, after thanking those present for their warm response, referred to the current economic
crisis, which unfortunately adversely affects tourism development generally, and focuses, among other things, on the im-
portance of inbound tourism revenue and the lack of resistance to the pressures of tourism organizations for reductions
or rebates on agreed prices. He reiterated the stated and effective support of the Federation executives, not only to the
state and the leadership of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, but also to investors/hoteliers, for creating new jobs. He
made a date for next year, with the hope that the end of the coming season “will greet us all with a smile.”
Mr George Tsakiris, HCH President, referred
to the need to modernize the Greek tourism
product based on new models, with the col-
laboration of all stakeholders and with sy-
nergies for the development of alternative
forms of tourism. Mr Nikitiadis mentioned
the importance of tourism for the Greek
economy, and the change in atmosphere
over the last year, after a concerted effort by
the leadership of the Ministry and related
agencies. He stressed the need for experien-
ced managers in tourism businesses and the
importance of the position of director of the
tourist scene in the country at large. He ana-
lyzed the online viewing of our tourist pro-
Mr. John Kreys, President of the Panhellenic Federation of Hotel Mana- duct, the actions concerning the develop-
gers (PODIX) , Ms Christina Tetradis from the Board of the Hellenic Ch- ment and promotion of special thematic to-
amber of Hotels, Mr. Nicholas Kanellopoulos, NTOG President, Ms Na- urism and urged restraint in prices and grea-
tassa Antonopoulou, General Secretary of the Panhellenic Federation of ter efforts with regard to contracts with to-
Hotel Managers (PODIX), Mr. D.imitris Kakaris,, President of the Hotel urism agencies.
Managers Association of Athens
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4 March 2011

Greek breakfast is not a gimmick,

“its a way of life!”
March is probably the most important month for Greek tourism. Its the month that the
who-is-who of travel and tourism, worldwide, goes to Germany to participate in the re-
nown exhibition ITB-Berlin!
Every year we all prepare to go to this mega event. In our “luggage” we pack lots of ex-
pectations, anxiety, brochures, price lists, business cards, etc., etc., etc. Its a one way road,
we have to be prepared, we ha-
again its all about energy.
Now lets fast forward a couple of months. Lets say July or August. At this time we are in
full swing into the summer season, in the high 30's C, and we are receiving tourists in Gre-
ece. They too come to our hotels, check-in and we tell them the essentials, among which
is when and where the breakfast is served. Up until now we have been serving America,
British and/or Continental bre-

Foto from www.kerasma.gr

ve to come through and we ha- akfast. Why have we been ser-
ve to bring in the business – its ving them this kind of break-
the last opportunity. fasts? Because that is what th-
ey eat regularly up in the north
The one thing we all do and pro- or that is what the TOs asked
bably we don't place it high on the hotels to have in absence
our list of priorities is to book a of something else. Whatever
flight and a hotel for this event. the reason, that is what we
Our specifications are that the have been serving.
flight has to be direct and at a
reasonable time and the hotel But wait a minute, this is the
has to fulfill our personal specs Mediterranean, the climate is
of what a hotel has to be when totally different as well as the
going on a business trip. We kind of energy required. The
just simply have to do it. “classical” beacon and eggs,
sausages, potatoes, etc, in
So we land in Berlin and head to Greece when the temperature
the hotel to check-in. Usually is in the high 30's will make
the weather is cold and occasio- your body run like a locomoti-
nally, rainy or even snowy. The ve. What your body needs is a
reception gives us our key and Mediterranean breakfasts or
tells us the essentials, among better put a Greek breakfast!
which is when and where break- It will give our visitors the kind
fast is served. If we have stayed of energy that will pull them
again in the particular hotel we trough the day till their next
know what the breakfast is all about. If not, for a moment we start thinking what might meal without having their body working like crazy to burn the what they consumed.
it be. All is cleared in the morning at the breakfast room. Its America, British and/or Con-
tinental. Naturally, the “Greek breakfast” is not something know, probably not even to the avera-
ge Greek, which means we have to make an extra effort in explain to our guests that we
We all (or at least, most of us) make sure we have a good breakfast - beacon and eggs, sa- have a Greek breakfast, along with the classical breakfast they know, and why they should
usages, potatoes, etc, although we might have a very light breakfast back home. Why do prefer it over the other selections.
we do it? The first is that we need all the energy we can get to pull through the whole
day at the exhibition. The second is that its cold and our body needs a good breakfast, The Greek breakfast is not a promotional gimmick, its a way of life.

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

Tel 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 or
Mobile other 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

PORTO NAXOS APOLLO RESORT ART HOTEL

cat A cat B

Ag.Georgios Beach – Naxos Town, 4 Kyparissia, Messinia, 3

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.
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 Ky-
parissia.
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 2011
Hoteliers set sights on new ‘Greek Breakfast
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) is in-
tent on the creation and establishment of a
new commercial ‘trademark’ of sorts – that
of the ‘Greek Breakfast’, to be offered at
hotels and comprised of ‘traditional Greek
products’. This aims at increasing the com-
petitiveness of the Greek tourism product
in general, and of the small and medium-si-
zed hotels in particular. The move is also
being made as a means of promoting Gre-
ek gastronomy as a tourism development
‘tool’, as well as connecting tourism and
the country’s strong tradition in agriculture.
The Greek Breakfast will stand out as a pro-
duct with particular features that will allow
it to become well known through modern
marketing techniques. The Greek Breakfast
will be designed to:
Match current consumer trends in eating
habits (Mediterranean nutrition, biological
products etc.);
Highlight the ingredients and recipes of in-
dividual regions, as complementary tourist
features;
Add value to local culture and histories of
the region;
Be adaptable to various plates on offer and
means of being served.
In developing this Greek Breakfast, special
attention must be given to:
Factors affecting cost and the cost-benefit
relationship of combinations and products;
Creation an experience surrounding the
breakfast;
The channels via which the image and sen-
timent of the breakfast will be developed
(underlying message, presentation etc.);
How hotels will highlight and promote the
breakfast and offer it (events, seminars, pu-
blications etc.);
‘Giving value to the experience of eating’
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr Paul
Geroulanos was invited to address the in-
ternational conference ‘Giving value to the
experience of eating’.
The discussion with the topic ‘Tourism and
branded Greek wine: a relationship of mu-
tual benefit’, inaugurated by PASOK parlia-
ment member (MP) Ms Maya Tsokli in her
course of action as Ambassador of Branded
Greek Wine and rapporteur of the Parlia-
mentary Labor Division (CTD) of Tourism
was held successfully in early February.
The objective of the roundtable was to
bring together representatives of the tou-
rism and wine sectors to identify potential
“Dear Friends,
This conference comes at a crucial time for
Greek tourism.At a time when all institu-
tions of tourism, economic factors and po-
litical leaders share the view that the way
we project our country should include all
aspects that make a visit to Greece a com-
plete experience.
Visitors who only want to see the Acropolis
or just lie on a lounger are continuously be-
coming less. And there is a steady increase
of people who want to experience all that
makes the people of our country so special,
everything that makes this place unique.
The numbers of these visitors may still be
small, but their purchasing power is enor-
Tourism and branded Greek Wine:
a relationship of mutual benefit
synergies for their mutual benefit. Accor-
ding to Ms Tsokli, “Tourism can provide an
effective way out to the availability of agri-
cultural production and the exploitation of
agricultural production can contribute as a
catalyst in creating a diversified, quality,
modern (but with a timeless value) tourism
product ... So I think that there is no better
authority for an effective approach in the
area of tourism and agriculture than wine.
Wine as a product-symbol of the Greek
world, but also as a symbol of synergy, sin-
ce it is the prime product of team toil and
love.”
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mous and, more importantly, their respect
for the culture of the area they visit is much
more developed.
To put it simply: They come to a Greek is-
land to experience its beauty, to taste the
local cuisine, to experience its unique natu-
ral sights and not just to drink beer in a bar,
in a country of little interest.That is why we
have to stop thinking of only promoting
the country’s sights and adapt our strategy
to the level of an integrated experience.
The products of the Greek land and the
Greek sea, combined with the traditions
and customs related to our diet, are a key
element of our identity. They are the raw
materials for a powerful and unique expe-
The round table was attended by: Mr Aris
Kefalogianis (Chief Consultant , Gaea), Ms
Antonia Kyriazis (Director General, Greek
Annex Wine & Spirits Education Trust), Mr
Stelios Boutaris (Winemaker, Kir-Gianni
Estate), Mr George Pittas (Member of the
Board of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels),
Mr Angelos Rouvalis (President, Association
of Greek Wine) and Mr George Chatzigian-
nakis (Selini Restaurant, Santorini).
The common goal of those participating in
the round table is to go directly ahead with
the drafting and signing of a Memorandum
of Understanding between the representa-
5
Including the philosophy of the quality and
its certification.
In all, the thoughts behind the idea focus
on the Mediterranean ‘diet’, local products,
the ‘myth’ of the destination-regions and
the tourist added value.
Studying the current situation
During this phase, current practices of bre-
akfast in Greece will be investigated by ca-
tegories separating small and medium-si-
zed, city, tourist resort and country-side ho-
tels.
Also, studies are concentrating on interna-
tionally established breakfast models (Engli-
sh breakfast, American breakfast, Conti-
nental breakfast, Japanese breakfast etc.),
originating countries’ consumer trends, as
well as breakfast models of competitive
neighboring destinations.
Finally, consumer trends in food in general
and the Mediterranean ‘diet’ in particular
will be studied, and best practices will be
summarized for breakfast in Greece as well
as internationally.
For the best documentation of the Greek
status quo, a questionnaire has been desi-
gned and uploaded on the HCH website so
member hotels can contribute their stan-
ding on the matter. This will enable the
HCH to get a clearer picture of the practices
being followed on how breakfast is offered
to customers. A large number of members
have already offered their input and as the
study and dissemination of the results and
suggestions to interested hotels draws to a
close, the results are anticipated to be very
satisfactory.
The αbove photos are from the HCH event
where journalists were briefed about
“Greek Breakfast”
rience for every visitor.
Moreover, one can ‘read’ about the history
of a place through its cuisine. It is key to di-
scovering the social and cultural mixtures
that have developed, shaped and ultimate-
ly characterized a society. So we need to hi-
ghlight the uniqueness of Greek cuisine
and everything it represents in every way
possible. It is therefore worth making the
Greek diet and the Greek cuisine known th-
roughout the world.
I started by saying that in order to attract
visitors to Greece we will have to ‘talk’ to
the mind, the heart and the stomach. And
that is what you, with the work you do he-
re, can succeed in doing. Good luck.”
tives of the tourism industry and the wine
sector so that the mutual desire for con-
structive cooperation can become a reality.
The discussion was welcomed and atten-
ded by the Minister of Culture and Tourism,
Mr Paul Geroulanos. Also present were PA-
SOK MP Mr George Haralambopoulos,
GNTO President Mr Nikos Kanellopoulos
and President of the Hellenic Chamber of
Hotels Mr George Tsakiris. The event was
held at the IMIC 2011 (International Mee-
tings & Incentives Conference) which this
year was themed ‘Giving value to the expe-
rience of eating’.
6 March 2011

OMIROS’ golden formula The Snow Train takes you

for success to Kaimaktsalan
As of mid-Fe- scount on ski passes
bruary, ski and to the ski resort of
snowboard lo- Kaimaktsalan to pas-
vers and all sengers of the Snow
guests of the Train and has nego-
Kaimaktsalan tiated extra discounts
ski center can for catering pro-
travel from ducts, rental equip-
Thessaloniki ment, accommoda-
to their favori- tion etc., with several
te northern businesses in the old
mountain ran- village of Agios Atha-
ge using a nasios. There will so-
convenient on be many more de-
Chefs Club President Mr. Miltos Karoubas with members from the Chefs Club from Crete and and economi- als and partnerships
Thessaloniki, together with students from Omiros cal combina- available for wee-
tion of train and bus transportation, whi- kend accommodation packages, exclusi-
Students and teachers of the Department of Culinary Art/Chef of IEK OMIROS experienced
ch is being inaugurated by TRAINOSE. vely for passengers of the Snow Train.
total success with their participation in the competitive section of the 4th International Cu-
With two pairs of routes from Thessaloni- Frequency: Every weekend. Cost: 22 Eu-
linary Forum, organized by the Chef’s Club at the HO.RE.CA exhibition. The school's con-
ki to Arnissa and back, TRAINOSE’s new ros return (price includes ticket and tran-
testants won significant awards in all the categories they entered, culminating with two
service, the Snow Train, takes you not on- sportation by the TRAINOSE bus to Kai-
gold awards and one silver award.
ly to the magical Kaimaktsalan but also maktsalan and to the old village of Agios
The big winner of Top Chef, Athinagoras Kostakos, an associate of OMIROS and a member
to a new era of thematic and modern rail Athanasios).
of the chefs of the Greek Olympic team, supported his students’ and with his gastronomic
transport. A modern train, equipped with Extra discounts: 50% off the ski pass, si-
surprises and advice contributed significantly to the enhancement of the dishes created.
bar and restaurant in three of its five wa- gnificant discounts for food, accommo-
The effort of the participants during the process was
gons, a playground, and special luggage dation and equipment in the old village
overseen and supported by the Hellenic Head Chef’s
rack for the easy transfer of your personal of Agios Athanasios.
Club of Greece with its Chairman, Mr Miltos Karoubas,
ski and snowboard equipment, makes Tickets: From SS Thessaloniki, and the
and Executive Chef of the Presidency of the Republic, Mr
your transportation from Thessaloniki to option for purchase via the web ticketing
Athanasios Skouras, who stood by the budding chefs.
Arnissa a pleasant and enjoyable expe- service of TRAINOSE at www.trainose.gr
The educational group OMIROS routinely has its students
rience. will be available soon.
participate in competitions to gain experience and get
In addition TRAINOSE provides a 50% di- For more information, call 1110.
closer to professionals in their field. OMIROS also sup-
ported the 1st National Congress of Gastronomy ‘Kali-
mera Breakfast’ with its presence, the first organized ef-
fort to establish local Greek food products on the culina-
ry tourism map, an effort that will contribute to the re-
covery of the Greek economy.
A Letter from a Travelling
Hearty congratulations to the heads of the department
and to the teachers as well as to Mr Evangelos Mitsota-
Mr. Thanassis Skouras, the execu- kis (Food & Beverage Manager of large hotel units), Mr
News Reader
tive chef of the Presidency of the Anthony Karpouzi (Executive Chef) and of course the
Hellenic Republic students who competed.

Developing modern port

infrastructure required to
grow cruise industry
G reece, the East Mediterranean and the
Black Sea can reap the benefits of rapid
growth in the European cruise industry, pro-
vided that they press ahead with new inve-
stments to upgrade the infrastructure of th-
eir existing cruise ports and in the creation
of new ports, according to Mr Giovanni
Spadoni, President of the European Cruise
Port Union, MedCruise.
On the occasion of MedCruise’s announce-
ment that puts the Posidonia Sea Tourism
Forum under its auspices and at the same ti-
me includes it in the official list of its events,
Mr Spadoni stressed that this is an impor-
tant initiative for the development of the
cruise industry in Greece and the wider re-
gion, and noted that such an effort must be
accompanied by a major investment pro-
gram to upgrade infrastructure of ports ac-
cording to their individual needs and the
specific characteristics of each destination.
According to the official cruise industry sta-
tistics, the Mediterranean is expected to sur-
pass the Caribbean and become the num-
ber one worldwide cruise destination within
the next decade. This highlights the impor-
tance that the Greek ports will acquire,
especially Piraeus being the main port of de-
parture, intensifying the need for direct in-
vestments to be ready to welcome increa-
sed traffic and create new destinations.
Greece’s total income of from cruises reach-
ed 598 million Euros, ranking it seventh
amongst the beneficiaries of the European
cruise industry, with a 4.3% of its total tur-
nover generated from cruises to Europe.
The fact that Greece was the first transit de-
stination with a 20.9% share and with total
arrivals of 4,973,000 visitors highlights the
preference of passengers for Greece and th-
at, with appropriate investment and deve-
lopment of new services, our country can
reap a greater proportion of the total turno-
ver generated by the industry.
Mr Theodore Vokos, Project Manager of the
first Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, stated:
“The Mediterranean currently attracts 58%
of European cruise tourists, mainly from the
more mature markets that are familiar with
the product, such as England, Germany,
France, Spain and Italy. This figure is expec-
ted to increase, and therefore it is imperati-
ve that the tourism product be enriched by
adding new destinations, which highlights
the future importance of the Eastern Medi-
terranean and the Black Sea with destina-
tions that have not yet been saturated, e.g.,
the Western Mediterranean.”The Posidonia
Sea Tourism Forum will be held under the
auspices of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs
Islands and Fisheries, the Hellenic Chamber
of Shipping, the Association of Greek Tou-
rism Enterprises (SETE) and the support of
MedCruise. Sponsors of the conference are
the Port of Piraeus and the Athenaeum In-
tercontinental Athens.

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March 2011
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Argentikon Luxury Suites, A Hidden Jewel!
On the magnificent island of Chios, Greece, at a superb location, is the 32,000m2 Argentikon Estate
built in the 16th century by the Argenti family, and has been designated Historic Monument.

Selected among the 100 best villas in the world, the Argentikon is a perfect example of medieval,
Genoese architecture in the Levant. Each suite is uniquely individual embracing the style and furniture
of the period, with fireplace, chandelier, marble bathrooms and lovely appointments.

Exquisite Old World craftsmanship and 21st century amenities have been
combined to create an estate unsurpassed in beauty and refinement and
great care has been given to the ceiling decoration of each suite.

Warm summers are enhanced by a light sea breeze, enabling the guests to dine outdoors
in the romantic surroundings by candlelight, while soft music fills the air.

High walls of stone surrounding the mansion, shady pathways leading

to secluded corners, and lovely gardens provide privacy and beauty
for those who wish to enjoy the tranquility.

The Argentikon Luxury Suites is a member of the Great Small Hotels, member of
the Exclusive Island Hotels & Resorts and is recommended by Conde Nast Johansens Hotels.

It is a gracious estate for the distinguished and most demanding clientele!

Contact details: Argentikon Luxury Suites - Kambos, 821 00 Chios – Greece, Tel. (+30).22710.33111, Fax (+30).22710.31465, Email: info@argentikon.gr, Web: www.argentikon.gr

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, wireless internet, fully equipped kitchenette.
Free transport from the port/airport
Extra facilities: reception, breakfast lounge, living room with TV, 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.

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8 March 2011

Business on Board and Travelport expands

Africa footprint
Hilton Honors from Olympic Air in Algeria
registering for free for Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel in-
the reward program dustry and operator of both the Galileo and Worldspan plat-
Business on Board, ea- forms, announces the launch of Travelport Algeria; Travelport’s
ch firm earns miles th- exciting new venture providing GDS operations in Algeria. The
at can be cashed in announcement forms part of Travelport’s previously stated stra-
for free tickets to any tegy of investing in Africa and expanding its footprint across the
destination of the continent.
Olympic Air network. Travel agency customers in Algeria, will be supported by Travel-
The benefit of the Bu- port Algeria, which will be headed up by general manager, Lot-
siness on Board is fi Skander, who until recently served as director of sales and
two-fold. Along with marketing for Amadeus Algeria. With over 15 years’ experience
the company, em- in the travel and airline industry, Lotfi Skander is a well known
ployees using their figure in the Algerian travel industry.
Travelair Club perso- Commenting on Travelport’s latest investment, Mark Meehan,
nal card can also enjoy managing director for Africa, said: “This new partnership marks
unique privileges in an important milestone for Travelport as we further strengthen
the air and on the our presence and provide increased localised support to our tra-
ground, earning miles vel agency customers in this region. Travelport Algeria will be
that they can cash in better placed to work more closely with the local travel industry
easily for a choice of and introduce exciting new and innovative products and servi-
services or high quali- ces to travel agents in the region.”
ty products. According to Mark Meehan, Lotfi Skander is well qualified to ta-
Mr. George EFstratiades, Deputy CEO of Olympic Air & General Manager of MIG.& With regard to the ke up the reins of Travelport Algeria. “Lotfi Skander has an ex-
Mr. Bart Van De Winkel, General Manager Hilton Greece and Cyprus.. new major coopera- cellent track record, which includes over seven years’ experien-
tion between Travelair ce within the GDS sector during which time he has gained a de-
An event hosted by Olympic Air to honor all members
Club and Hilton Honors, passengers may choose to stay ep understanding of local travel agency needs.”
of the new corporate loyalty programs Business on Bo-
at any Hilton family hotel in the world and earn 1 mile Lotfi Skander, general manager of Travelport Algeria, commen-
ard was recently held at the Hilton Hotel. The event
for the Travelair Club and 10 HHonors points for every ted: “This new partnership with Travelport means that travel
presented the great advantages of this new program
US Dollar they spend. agents in the country will now have far greater choice when it
for passengers and the major new collaboration with
The list of hotels that the Hilton group represents and comes to selecting a GDS provider and I firmly believe that they
Travelair Club HHonors (Hilton Honors) of the Hilton
which are included in the program are: The Hilton Ho- will be as excited by the Travelport offering as I am; I think this
group of hotels worldwide.
tels, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotel & is great news for the local travel industry.
Business on Board is Olympic Air’s company loyalty pro-
Resorts, Doubletree, Hilton Garden Inn, and internatio- In conclusion Lotfi Skander said: “I am confident that a local
gram that rewards all companies in Greece and abroad,
nally acclaimed for providing specialized services Ham- presence including a state-of-the-art customer helpdesk and
offering significant benefits to companies whose exe-
pton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Embassy Suites training centre will really encourage the further development of
cutives make their business trips with Olympic Air. By
Hotels. both the GDS and travel sector in Algeria.”

Ryanair opens 16 new routes to Kos & Rhodes

Ryanair to launch Thessaloniki service from Apr 2011
Ryanair, announced 16 new routes, including routes to cur- “Ryanair is delighted to boost Greek tourism and the Greek FR6446 CRL1400 – 1820SKG 73H 26
rently un-served markets, to the Greek holiday destinations economy with 16 new low fare routes to Kos and Rhodes, in- FR6447 SKG1810 – 2025CRL 73H 4
of Kos and Rhodes from April 2011. Ryanair now offers 30 cluding new routes to currently un-served markets such as Li- FR6447 SKG1900 – 2115CRL 73H 26
Greek routes to/from Kos, Rhodes, Volos and Thessaloniki. thuania. Ryanair’s 30 Greek routes will deliver 700,000 pas- London Stansted – Thessaloniki eff 13APR11
Ryanair’s Greek traffic will grow to over 700,000 passengers sengers p.a., sustaining 700 local jobs and ensure over FR8582 STN1215 – 1750SKG 73H 15
in 2011 sustaining up to 700 jobs and delivering over €350m €350m to the local economy. FR8582 STN1235 – 1810SKG 73H 3
in tourism revenues for the benefit of the local economy. Ryanair to launch Thessaloniki service from Apr 2011 FR8583 SKG1815 – 1940STN 73H 15
Ryanair celebrated its 30 Greek routes in 2011 by launching FR8583 SKG1835 – 2000STN 73H 3
a 1 million €6 seat sale for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays Ryanair from mid-April 2011 is launching new service to Th- Oslo Rygge – Thessaloniki eff 14APR11
and Thursdays in late February and March which were avai- essaloniki in Greece, its 4th destination in the country. It’ll of- FR9433 RYG0640 – 1155SKG 73H 26
lable for booking until midnight Monday (7th Feb). Ryanair’s fer service from Brussels Charleroi, London Stansted, Oslo FR9434 SKG1220 – 1535RYG 73H 26
16 new Greek routes go on sale on www.ryanair.com on Fri- Rygge and Stockholm Skavsta. Stockholm Skavsta – Thessaloniki eff 16APR11
day 4th Feb. Schedule: FR1674 NYO0700 – 1215SKG 73H 47
Ryanair’s Melisa Corrigan said: Brussels Charleroi – Thessaloniki eff 14APR11 FR1675 SKG1240 – 1555NYO 73H 47
FR6446 CRL1310 – 1730SKG 73H 4

Etihad welcomes ACCC authorisation of Virgin Blue Alliance

E tihad Airways, the national airline of the United
Arab Emirates, has welcomed the announcement by
the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
(ACCC) granting authorisation for an alliance between
Etihad and the Virgin Blue Group of Airlines for five
years.
The authorisation gives a green light for the airlines to
cooperate on joint pricing and scheduling of services
across their respective networks. This means that Etihad
Airways and the Virgin Blue Group will offer their cu-
stomers a new combined global network of more than
100 destinations worldwide.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer,
said: “Today’s announcement by the ACCC to grant au-
thorisation of Etihad’s alliance with the Virgin Blue Gro-
up for a period of five years is fantastic news for both
airlines and for our customers, and is a positive step to-
wards growing our already strong position in the Australian market.
“The alliance will contribute to growing Etihad’s share of the Australian corporate and
leisure markets and increase our appeal as the airline of choice for travellers to Au-
stralia and the South Pacific from the Middle East, Europe and UK.
“This is just the beginning. We hope to expand the
partnership over time, providing greater benefits to
travellers by growing competition and opening new
routes.”
The alliance means that from 24 February 2011 Virgin
Blue’s international arm, V Australia, will commence
direct services to Abu Dhabi, moving towards a com-
bined total of 27 weekly services between Abu Dhabi
and Australia.
These services include double-daily flights between
Abu Dhabi and Sydney, daily between Abu Dhabi and
Melbourne, and six frequencies per week between
Abu Dhabi and Brisbane.
The partnership will open up 45 new destinations in
Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and the
west coast of America. Etihad’s customers will now be
able to fly from Etihad’s home-base in Abu Dhabi to
Australia and connect seamlessly to Virgin Blue destinations in the Australia-Pacific re-
gion. Customers will also be able to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles for any Eti-
had or Virgin Blue flight, along with reciprocal service benefits and lounge access for
top tier members of both programs.

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Crete - Rethimno
tel + fax : 0030 28310 26956
mobile : 0030 6942515560
e-mail: eva@stratosvillas.com

Villa Stratos, Villa Fouli and Villa Maria are

3 independent, traditional, luxury and fully
equipped villas with private pool.
Stratos Villas offer Privacy, Relaxation, magnificent View to the
opposite green hills and countless moments in the nature.
The Stratos family is here to show you what the famous Cretan
hospitality is about and guarantee for your unforgettable holidays.

www.stratosvillas.com

LOIZOS APTS DELFINIA CORFU HOTELS

Fira, Santorini, 847 00 Hellas Moraitika, P.O. Box 126, 49100 Corfu island
Tel: +30 22860 24046, +30 22860 25187 Tel: +30 26610 76320-3, Fax: +30 26610 75450
Fax: +30 22860 25188 e-mail: delfinia@hol.gr, www.delfiniahotels.gr
www.loizos.gr The hotel complex is surrounded by an overgrown dreamy
Email : info@loizos.gr garden with olive oil trees, palm trees and rich vegetation
and is situated just on the nice beach of Moraitika.
Moraitika is found just a few minutes walk far from the
hotel; it is a pretty active and lively village, extended along the national road
connecting the town of Corfu with the village of Lefkimmi at the southern end of the island.
“Delfinia” resort is made up of three main buildings in simple architectural style and mild
The rooms are equipped with every convenience colors. The buildings are hidden behind the trees and bushes of the garden, which gives to
to guarantee a memorable vacation. the guest a feeling of friendy and calm atmosphere. This atmosphere along with the vicitity
Kitchen, Refrigerator, Bathroom, Music, to a gorgeous beach and the high level of service and facilities, have made our hotel fa-
Direct dial telephone, Satellite TV set, mous all over the world.
Wi-fi connection, Air condition • 24 Hours Reception, • Telephone operator, • Safety deposit boxes, • Money exchange
Free transport from port and airport to the Hotel. desk, • Hot water 24 hours a day, • Car / Bike rental, • Information desk,
• Excursions, • Play card room, • Chess, • Backgammon, • Lounges with Sat. TV corner,
Main Facilities of Loizos
• Restaurant, • Bar, • Fitness Club, • Tavern, • Beach side snack bar, • Beach
• Credit Cards (American Exress, Visa, Mastercard) • Breakfast Buffet
cocktail bar, • Outdoor ground chess and checkers, • Swimming pool, • Children's pool,
• Transport from/to Hotel • Swimming Pool • Sitting room • Air conditioning
• Sun-beds, • Umbrellas, • Freshwater showers, • 2 tennis courts, • Children Playground, • Table tennis,
• Satellite TV • Internet Service • WiFi (Public Areas) • Reception • Rent a car
• Electronic games, • Private parking, • Children Playroom, • Conference/Meeting room for up to 100 persons
• Wake up service • Doctor On Call • Excursions - Tours

Best Western
IRIDA Resort Complex
Kalo Nero Beach, Kyparissia Messinia, Peloponissos, Greece
Tel: +30 2761071386, Fax: +30 2761071377
Mobile: +30 6979793436, +30 6979793804
www.iridaresort.gr
E-mail : info@iridaresort.gr
Located 12 steps from the beach,
in 7 acres area, with luxury suites- rooms-
apartments, is ideal for families and couples.

Room Facilities AC, Bath/Shower Tub, Central Heating, Direct Telephone, Full Kitchen,
Oven, Fridge, Color TV/remote, Satellite TV, Non-smoking rooms available, Coffee
maker w/complimentary daily tea or coffee, Personal Amenities, Sewing kit,
Hairdryers, Mosquito Meshes, Anatomical Matresses, Luxurious 100% cotton linens,
Sound-proof windows, Granite tile floors.
Hotel Facilities Parking, sea view, Garden with fruitful trees and pines, High speed
Internet services, Free Wi-Fi, Lounge, Panoramic view, mountains and Ionian Sea,
near train station, near Lake Kaiafas, laundry-dry cleaning, car rental, Fax,
secretarial services Facilities-photocopying, Ticket service, excursions,
Private Massage, In-room safe deposit box, Playground for kids, Barbeque,
Wheel chair access, doctor on call, All major Credit cards are accepted,
Free Pick up from Railway Station, Bus stand or anywhere within the city.

Iak. Polyla str. 9 - Corfu 49100 - Greece

Tel. : 0030 6944 258481 - 0030 26610 94563
Fax : 0030 26610 80260 - 0030 26610 32823
E-Mail : korfuapps@otenet.gr

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SITE Greece awards ‘unsung ICOT 2011

heroes’ of Greek tourism
A special awards ceremony was held in ear-
ly February at the 7th IMIC 2011 conferen-
ce, for the members of the Society of Incen-
tive and Travel Executives (SITE) Greece, as
well as elections for their new Board of Di-
rectors.
SITE Greece awarded the ‘unsung heroes’ of
Greek tourism, honoring two of their colle-
agues, thereby expressing their thanks for
their important contribution to the field of
business tourism in Greece. Plaques were
awarded by GNTO President Mr Nicholas
Kanellopoulos to Mr Apostolos Papayanna-
kis, Concierge of the Hotel Grande Breta-
gne, and to Mr Thanassis Moursioti, Door-
man at the Intercontinental hotel.
President of SITE Greece Mr Mihail Argyris
pointed out in his speech at the awards ce-
From left, Mr Apostolos Papagiannakis, Concierge of the Ho- remony: “By awarding these people today
tel Grande Bretagne, SITE Greece President Michael Argyris, we thank and award all our colleagues for
Board of Directors President of the Heliotopos Group Costas offering true hospitality to our guests. With
Constantinidis and Mr Thanassis Moursiotis, Doorman at the them we honor all those who welcome our
Intercontinental hotel. guests at airports, who carry their suitcases,
who drive taxis and buses and many others.
We thank them for their substantial and va-
luable assistance to our work. We know th-
at no matter how well we did our jobs and
no matter how successful our journey was,
your smiles could be the main reason why
someone might come back!”
SITE Greece also held its annual General As-
sembly, where the actions of the Society for
2011, involving the active participation of
tourist matters in the country, contacts with
the political leadership for tourism, collabo-
ration with other industry organizations
etc., were announced.The basic aim of the
SITE Greece Board is to attract new mem-
bers from the entire spectrum of stakehol-
ders in the tourism business. SITE Greece in-
vites everyone to get to know the Society
and to join, thus exploiting the full range of
advantages offered, by being the most re-
cognized association of professional tou-
rism managers in the world.
The new Board of Directors elected are:
President: Michael Argyris
Vice President: Vicky Evaggeliou
Treasurer: Maria Papadakis
Secretary: Fotis Fotopoulos
Education: George Barboutis
GNTO President Mr Nicholas Kanellopoulos with SITE Greece Marketing: Constantine Doukas
President Michael Argyris and the two award winners Member: Lisa Lehman
Tourism in an Era
of Uncertainty
Rhodes Island,Greece
The twenty-first century has brought new challenges for
tourism. Climate change, infectious diseases, economic cri-
ses, terrorism, globalisation, and entrenched social problems
pose threats and create an uncertain tourism environment
that affects destinations and their populations in virtually
every corner of the contemporary world.
To keep pace with these challenges, governments, busi-
nesses, communities, and tourism organisations need to con-
tinuously assess environmental factors, to identify future
trends and to examine various response policies and mana-
gement techniques to decrease risk and uncertainty. Bearing
all these in mind, ICOT 2011 aims to contribute to the deba-
te on tourism in relation to different aspects of uncertainty,
by stimulating discussion and exchange of ideas between to-
urism professionals, academics, researchers, policy-makers,
consultants, practitioners, government officials and postgra-
duate students from tourism-related fields.
ICOT 2011 will also give participants an opportunity to
combine an effective conference trip with a holiday on Rho-
des, one of the most famous Greek Islands and a top holiday
destination
Τhe conference will focus on a broad range of topics re-
lated to tourism, including (but not limited to):
• Climate Change and Natural Disasters
• Health Problems / Infectious Diseases / Epidemiology
• Economic Crises and Risk
• Uncertainty and Risk
• Destination Attributes Related to Uncertainty
• Role of Uncertainty and Risk in the Tourist Experience
• Globalisation Effects
• Tourism, Terrorism, Safety and Security
• Tourism Development, Policy and Planning
• Economic/Social/Environmental/
Cultural Impact of Tourism
• Community Responses to Risk and Uncertainty.
• Resiliency Planning
• Sustainable Tourism
• Alternative and Special Interest Tourism
• Tourism Marketing and Management
• Information Technology in Tourism
• Negotiation in Tourism
• Industry’s Role in Managing
Growth Transportation and Tourism
• Authenticity and Commodification
• Tourism Education
• The Future of Tourism

International award for

five Greek organic honeys
T he third international awards ceremony of organic
beekeeping (tasting and quality), BIOLMIEL 2010,
was completed successfully in Catania, Sicily, Italy.The
event involved a significant number of beekeepers
from many countries, proving that the level of the
quality of their products is constantly improving. From
5-8 December 2010, the international panel evalua-
ted more than 150 competing products, all of which
had been chemically analyzed, and chose the winners.
Parallel events relating to the bee and sustainable api-
culture also had great success.
The organization of the event was undertaken by:
ICEA (Agency Certification of Organic Products in Ita-
ly), CRA (Research Unit for honey production) and CI-
Bi (Italian Consortium for organic products). The orga-
nization for Greece was undertaken by the Organiza-
tion for the Audit and Certification of Biological Pro-
ducts DIO. Of the eight Greek beekeepers who took
part in the international competition with 13 pro-
ducts, two types of honey won prizes and three oth-
ers won distinctions, having demonstrated the quality
of Greek organic honey internationally.
The Greek bio-beekeepers who distinguished them-
selves in specific types of honey are:AWARD
• Honey Thyme: Dimitrios Gonidis (Dryopida, Kyth-
nos)
• Heather Honey: Constantine Fasilis (Leonidio, Arca-
dia)
DISTINCTION
• Fir Honey: Constantine Fasilis (Leonidio, Arcadia)
• Fir Honey: Anthony Dimakopoulos (Argos, Argolida)
• Thyme Honey: P. Maroulis (Langada, Amorgos)
Mr Nicholas Kontolaimos, beekeeping expert agrono-
mist, former head of the Department of Apiculture
YAAT, and distinguished taster registered in the Euro-
pean Register of Tasting Judges was on the interna-
tional panel. According to Mr Kontolaimos, “The wh-
ole process was completely objective, since the 16
judges were divided into four groups, and the anony-
mous samples in six tables, tasting and testing was
done by lottery.”
DIO General Manager Mr Spyros Sgouros noted, “The
results of the competition are an important success
for our country. This international recognition of qua-
lity justifies organic beekeeping in Greece and adds an
incentive for continuous improvement on the part of
beekeepers, by offering strong export incentives.”
For more information about the competition, or a
complete list of the international winners, please visit
www.premiobiol.it, or contact the Organisation DIO
(+30) 210-8224384.

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Hertz To Go Solar;
The Company Will Install 16 Solar Power Systems
Car rental companies have spent the past several months trying to one-up each other wh-
en it comes to environmental initiatives, and now Hertz just announced that it plans to in-
stall solar power systems at 16 of its car rental facilities by this fall, with the intention of
eventually expanding further.
Sixteen of the company’s facilities will be retrofitted with a total of over 2.3 MW of solar
photovoltaic systems to begin with. The solar project was initially piloted in December at
the Denver International Airport. A 1,018 panel, 235 kW system was placed there and
Hertz said it is expected to produce 342,766 Kwh of AC output and will offset approxima-
tely 650,000 pounds of CO2 annually.
Currently, Hertz has 8,400 locations in 146 countries worldwide, and also operates the Ad-
vantage car rental brand at 26 U.S. airports.
The other stations being worked on are in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Mary-
land, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
“Hertz leads the industry in sustainable practices,” said Richard Broome, Senior Vice Presi-
dent of Hertz. “From our commitment to electric vehicles and other low emission vehicles
to our implementation of reduced water usage and now our solar program, we are at the
forefront of integrating sound environmental practices with pro-consumer service, effi-
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ciency and growth strategies.”
Earlier this year, Hertz said that it would start renting out the Chevrolet Volt extended-ran-
ge electric vehicle to its customers. The company will also offer the Nissan Leaf this year at
select rental locations in the U.S. and Europe, while it will start renting out the all electric
Coda EV sedan in California in 2012.
It currently offers a “Green Collection” in its U.S. fleet, including the Smart ForTwo, the
Toyota Prius and the Nissan Altima hybrid, CNET reports.
Not to be outdone, Enterprise, which operates Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car,
and National Car Rental brands, said it would reduce both energy use and costs by 20 per-
cent over the five years to 2015. The company plans to invest $150 million over the next
five years to meet its goals. Enterprise has also begun to rent the Chevrolet Volt, and will
be offering the Nissan LEAF and Coda EV when they become available.
As we’ve said in the past, EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles fit well with car rental
companies because it gives customers an opportunity to experiment with the new tech-
nology before they decide to purchase it. It also helps them learn more about charging in-
frastructure and the different options available to plug-in cars. Besides, most people who
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The Tagli Resort & Spa is a premier destination offering both summer and winter adventure in the
unique mountainous landscape of Parnassos. Located in Livadi, between Arahova village and the
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two big sized indoor pools, Jacuzzi, and a steam bath. And if you feel
like relaxing a bit more, you can enjoy a refreshment at our unique Spa
bar. Keeping your exercise routine will be easy in our fully equipped Fit-
ness club together with a qualified instructor. Savor mouthwatering
Greek cuisine and enjoy a variety of home made sweet creations of our
famous chef at our gourmet restaurant or at our stylish cafe bar with
the two fireplaces. If you like the outdoors then you can enjoy our ter-
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option of organized theme or sport excursions either to the mountain
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