The special dynamic of Athens due to its unique popularity that gave good results for 2024, as well as the timeless issues facing the destination of Athens and requiring infrastructure and strategy, was referred to in his speech by the President of the Athens Hoteliers Association, Mr. Evgenios Vassilikos, during the event held for the cutting of the Association’s New Year’s cake, on the afternoon of Monday 10.02.2025 at the “Radisson Blu Park Athens” hotel in the Areos field.
This specific event inaugurated the cycle of special actions and events that are being launched in the context of the celebration of 2025 as the anniversary year for the 80 years of active presence of the Association in public affairs and was held in the presence of the Secretary-General of Tourism Policy & Development, Ms. Vasiliki Koutsoukou, the Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Mr. Andreas Fiorentinos, representatives of the Greek Hotel Association and the Greek Hotel Association and of course, many owners and managers of the hotels – members of the Association.
As pointed out by the President of the Association of Athens, Mr. Evgenios Vassilikos (photo), addressing both the Hoteliers of Athens and the representatives of the State, Tourism, and the Greek Hotel Industry, “the Association of Hoteliers of Athens, Attica and Argosaronic this year celebrates 80 years of continuous and consistent presence in the public sphere, acting daily and participating – actively and effectively. Regardless of governments, local authorities, individuals, conditions, the tireless work and continuous actions of the Association, constitute a stable point of reference for the hotels of Athens and a compass for the hotels of the entire country”.
The Association emphasized Mr. Vasilikos is an ally of every Hotel, every category, and every hotelier in Athens, offering a strong voice of representation. At the same time, it is a strong and very strict look at ‘there’ and ‘where’ the decisions are made.
The presence and role of the Union, said Mr. Vasilikos, must be strengthened even further from now on. This can only happen if every hotel, of any category and in any part of Attica and the islands of the Argosaronic Gulf, joins the Union without reservations and if all together in a spirit of team and unity, we decide to be informed and to dynamically defend the rights and needs of our businesses.
Both the Secretary General of Tourism Policy & Development, Mrs. Vasiliki Koutsoukou, and the Secretary General of the Greek National Tourist Organization, Mr. Andreas Fiorentinos (photo) welcoming the event pointed out the very good performance of Greek Tourism and the many prospects that are opening up especially for Athens. They also referred to the efforts implemented by the Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization as well as the new Law that lays the foundations for the settlement and regulation of a series of issues that concern the tourism world and need to be resolved. These efforts continue as they emphasize and require the maintenance of the already cherished and constructive cooperation between public and private entities in the Tourism sector.
Awarding of Honorary President Lambrini Karanassiou Zulovich
An important, special, and moving moment of the event was the awarding of Honorary President Ms. Lambrini Karanassiou Zulovich (photo) for her work and contribution during her 6-year term (2018 – 2024), a particularly difficult period for the hotel industry in Athens, as was emphasized, as it included – among other things – the management of the pandemic period. Ms. Karanassiou – Zulovich, sincerely thanked the members of the Board of Directors and the executives of the Association for their joint efforts, wished them all success in their goals and efforts, and reiterated her intention to always be by the side of both the members of the Board of Directors and all members of the Association.
Ms. Marie Deverikou (photo), owner of the hotel, Radisson Blu Park Hotel, wishes a peaceful and creative 2025 and good success in the actions and efforts of the Union. “The celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Union coincides with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the hotel, we are excited to celebrate this important milestone,” said Ms. Marie Deverikou, among other things, and gave those presented interesting historical facts and special moments from tourist Athens, the Athenian hotel and the specific hotel of this 50-year period.
New logo for the 80th anniversary of the Association
During the event, the new logo (photo) of the Association was also presented, as well as the logo of the 80th anniversary that was created on the occasion of the anniversary of 2025. Design of a new logo of the Association: ‘Social Experience’
This was followed by the cutting of the Association’s cake in a friendly and joyful atmosphere. The lucky winner of this year’s prize was a representative of the Solomou Athens Hotel.
The Association would like to express its sincere gratitude to: the Deverikos family and the hotel management for their excellent hospitality,
the sponsor Suitel Exclusive Amenities supported the Association’s event with quality gifts for the guests.
The partners in the design/printing: Lithography – A Davidopoulou N and P Sigalas OE & Sound & & visual Mr. Papathanasiou S.A.
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