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CZECHTOURISM PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
PROMOTE YOUR TOURISM PRODUCT IN GREECE
CzechTourism plans promotional events in Carrefour hypermarkets
In March 2010 Greek representative of CzechTourism, Travel Media Applications, in close
cooperation with Express Holidays, Greek tour operator with offices in Carrefour
hypermarkets in Greece, and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Greece is planning to
organize 15-day promotional event in all Carrefour facilities in Athens, Thessaloniki and
Larisa covering 7mil.population. The event / roadshow should take place from 08.30 to
21.00.
To attract clients Express Holidays will launch a special package in more
economical prices only for the days of the events, while promotional activities will
take place for children and adults.
Are you a region / a destination / an attraction?
If you are in charge of a destination and you would like to promote your events, sights, statistics,
facilities, castles/chateaus, brochures, videos etc. in this road show, please contact us in
info-gr@czechtourism.com or salonica@embassy.mzv.cz to plan together your participation in the
promotional activities.
TOURISM NEWS FROM GREECE
INFOTOURISM
Embassy of the Czech Republic, tel.+30 210 6713755, fax. +30 210 6710675
e-mail: athens@embassy.mzv.cz, www.mzv.cz/athens
Embassy of the Czech Republic, tel. +30 2310 229533, fax.+30 2310 229306
e-mail: salonica@embassy.mzv.cz
January 2010
54 th issue
Nikolas Kanellopoulos, new president of GNTO Express, 29/12
The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr.Geroulanos appointed Mr.Nikolas Kanellopoulos as the new president of the Greek
National Tourism Organization. Mr.Kanellopoulos is a lawyer, studied Political and Economic Sciences in the Pantio
University and Law Science in the Thrace University.
Greek National Tourism Organization Plan in 2010 TDN, 14/01
In the first semester 2010 the Greek National Tourism Organization will participate in 54 international tourism exhibitions.
Specifically, these exhibitions will take place in Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, United Kingdom,
Germany, Spain, Slovakia, Finland, Slovenia, Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic,
Belgium, France, Latvia, Turkey, Estonia, United States of America, Italy, Serbia, Bulgaria,
Lithuania, Romania, Hungary, Australia, Russia, Ukraine and Sweden.
Greece at Vienna Tourism Fair TDN, 15/01
Greece will participate in the Vienna International Tourism Fair (14-17/01) with an impressive stall of the Greek Tourism
Organization (EOT) and various regional tourism organizations. The fair, which is expected to attract roughly 150.000
visitors, opens here on Thursday and will run until Sunday with the participation of hundreds of exhibitors from roughly 60
countries. The Greek pavilion will host a number of events including meetings with reporters and tour operators, Greek
music concerts, wine tasting and Greek cuisine presentations. Based on figures released by the Austrian statistical agency

and tour operators, roughly 500.000 Austrian tourists visited Greece last year despite the negative impact of the global
economic crisis on the tourist sector. Greece remains the most popular holiday destination for Austrians (18 pct). In 2009,
roughly 400.000 Austrian tourists visited Greece by air, while 100.000 arrived by boat or by car. The increase recorded in
commercial flight arrivals compared to chartered flights shows that Austrian tourists seek new destinations in Greece.
New info-point in Athens TDN, 15/01
Are you in the Athens city centre and you don' t know which way the Acropolis is? Do you want to know where to get the
best souvlaki in Athens? Or do you just want to spend the night dancing but don't know where the best clubs in the town
are? Well, don't worry; the new Athens Info Point has opened in the heart of Athens at Public Store at the Syntagma
Square.
At the Athens Info Point, you will find useful information about what to see and do in Athens. Our
specially trained staff is there to help you with any information you might need. Many useful
brochures are also available at the Athens Info Point with recommendations for sightseeing,
dining, nightlife, day trips and shopping; the brochures include a map and a "What's Hot" listing
with all current events taking place in the city of Athens.
At the Athens Info Point, you will also find official Athens souvenirs inspired by the long history of the city. A great selection
of mugs, T-shirts, fridge magnets and many more souvenirs with highly aesthetic designs are available for you to take back
home for you and your loved ones.
Public, ground floor, 1 Karageorgi Servias St., Syntagma Square, Mon-Fri 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-8:00 pm.
Nearest Metro: Syntagma - Lines 2, 3
Find more information on Breathtaking Athens official website: http://www.breathtakingathens.com/
“Green light” for 5* hotel in Samothraki Imerisia, 13/01
Greek company ALFA has the “green light” for construction of a 5-star hotel in Samothraki. Its capacity is 188 beds and it
will be an important advantage for the island.
Doubletree By Hilton expands to Greece TDN, 11/01
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a franchise license agreement with Akti Helona S.A. to operate a Doubletree
by Hilton Resort on the island of Kos in Greece. Scheduled to open in May
2010, the Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Kos - Helona will be Hilton Worldwide’s
second property in Greece and the country’s first Doubletree by Hilton,
marking further growth of this upscale, full-service brand across Europe. Hilton
Worldwide currently operates one hotel in Greece, the Hilton Athens in the
capital’s city centre. Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Kos - Helona is on the southeastern
coast line of Kos Island. The hotel, which originally opened as an
independent hotel in June 2009, will offer 238 rooms including 15 suites and
three villas, two restaurants and bars, a spa and fitness area, a private beach as well as 800 square metres of meeting
space, including a room able to accommodate up to 700 people.
New Sheraton Hotel in Rhodes ANA, Express, 11/01
The Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. will launch its first Sheraton hotel in Greece with
the inauguration of a Sheraton Rhodes Resort in the spring, the company announced on Monday.
The Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open its eighth hotel in Greece. The Sheraton Rhodes Resort
will be located only a few kilometres from the city’s historic old quarter district and features 401
rooms. “Rhodes is a magical destination and we are thrilled to bring Sheraton, our most
emblematic chain, to this significant travel destination,” Roeland Vos, the president of the Starwood
Hotels & Resorts in Europe, Africa and Middle East, said in a statement.