Thursday 20 November 2014

Around and about in our neighborhood

Searching the w.w.w about how our neighbors are promoting their areas in travel industry, here is what we dig out:
Greek Riviera's website and magazine aim is to contribute to the promotion and development of tourism in our country. Greek Riviera emphasizes particular the region of Attiki, Ermionida and Spetses also known as the “Greek Riviera”.
Poseidonio Grand Hotel in Spetses,Amazoe luxury resort in Argoilis and Nikki beach and spa resort in Porto Heli are highly promoted by the magazine.
Possidonio Grand Hotel by organizing the Spetses Classic Yacht Race,Spetses Mini Marathon,Tweed Run Spetses,Spring Rally FILPA(Classic car rally) and more to come,has managed to boost Spetses popularity and extent the period of the touristic season.It is worth mentioning that all the special events take place low season. Furthermore,fashion magazines,travel agencies,companies,freelancer journalists and etc are always invited to attend these events by offering them free accommodation or other amenities.
In May 2014 a presentation was held by Mr Vorvonis,president and owner , at Poseidonio Grand Hotel.The subject of the discussion was the development of ''soft marinas''. These marinas have no special facilities but they are located in unique topographic regions and their favorable weather permit the hosting of yachts and super-yachts.
Amazoe and Nikki beach are constructed by Dolphin Capital Investors company. Amanzoe belongs to Aman resorts international a luxury hotel group with a presence in 15 countries. Read more for Aman Resorts.
Nikki beach resort & spa belongs to the Nikki beach hotels and resorts company.Both hotels strengthen the position of the area (knowing as the Greek riviera) in the world map of destinations with high standards. Read more for Nikki beach Hotels .
Mr Varun Sharma, presenter of Inside Luxury Travel, one of the most popular shows on Travel Channel, was invited to Argolis and Amanzoe Resort by Dolphin Capital in late August in order to do a shooting with his team, “hoping to introduce the luxury of the Peloponnese to an international TV audience that loves traveling.
Mr Sharma was invited by marketinggreece.com too,in a attempt to attract luxury-minded travelers in order to promote the city of Athens and the area called "Athens Riviera''. Millions of television viewers will soon have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with Athens and a range of unique, high quality experiences available to luxury-minded travellers. Marketing Greece recently arranged for the television programme Inside Luxury Travel, headed by presenter-producer Varun Sharma, to visit Athens.
The programme addresses affluent travellers, a key target group for Marketing Greece whose mission encompasses a strategic goal to increase the number of high-spend visitors.Sharma and his crew spent a week in the Greek capital, where he partook in and showcased a selection of exclusive experiences. Specifically, an entire episode of Inside Luxury Travel was filmed between September 14 and 20, within the framework of efforts to develop Athens’ profile as a luxury destinationInside Luxury Travel is aired in 122 countries in 21 languages and each episode focuses on one destination and experiences that embody refined sophistication. The inclusion of Athens among the distinctive destinations featured on the programme serves as a one-of-a-kind opportunity.The show will also highlight an extensive network of superior Greek tourism enterprises, products and services, in terms of accommodation, gastronomy, shopping, entertainment and attractions, along with the magic of the Athens Riviera.
A series of enterprises actively supported the Marketing Greece initiative. The sponsors were: Aegean, Athens International Airport, Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, Hotel Grande Bretagne, The House of Metaxa, Golden Hall and Gaea Products. Active supporters: Master of Wine Konstantinos Lazarakis, Atalanta Golden Yachts, Maroulis Travel, MercedesTaxiClub, Nautical Athlete Club of Vari-Varkiza, and Island Club Restaurant.
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