The “Discover America” Literature Promotion Pavilion at the Philoxenia Tourism Exhibition 2011, organized for the second time by the U.S. Commercial Service of the American Embassy in Athens, Greece, attracted many regional travel and tourism executives, in addition to a large number of visitors. The following U.S. travel and tourism companies that featured their promotional material at the U.S. Pavilion are eager to discuss their destinations and services. They also look forward to welcoming Greek and regional visitors to the United States of America.
Greek travel agents and tour operators interested in contacting these companies, should contact Mrs. Irene Ralli at Irene.Ralli@trade.gov
Best Western International, Inc. http://www.bestwestern.com/
is THE WORLD’S BIGGEST HOTEL FAMILYSM , providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* BEST WESTERN®, BEST WESTERN PLUS® and BEST WESTERN PREMIER® hotels in 90* countries and territories worldwide. Each Best Western-branded hotel is independently owned and operated. At the end of the 2010 fiscal year, Best Western had 2,194 hotels in North America. Best Western has 19 international affiliate offices and property-direct relationships with another six regions. Now celebrating 65 years of hospitality, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts hundreds of thousands each night.
Caesars Entertainment Corporation http://www.caesars.com/corporate/
is the world’s largest casino entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada more than 70 years ago, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casino resorts on four continents The company’s resorts operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Caesars Entertainment also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos and the World Series of Poker.
Representative in Greece:
Discover the World Marketing Greece http://www.discovertheworld.com/Greece
Delta Air Lines http://www.delta.com/ serves more than 160 million customers each year, and was named by Fortune magazine as the most admired airline worldwide in its 2011 World’s Most Admired Companies airline industry list. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 338 destinations in 59 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation http://www.hyatt.com, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. The Company’s subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brand names and have locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt ResidencesTM and Hyatt Vacation Club®, which is changing its name to Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of June 30, 2011, the Company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 456 properties in 44 countries.
Representative in Greece:
Discover the World Marketing Greece http://www.discovertheworld.com/Greece
J. Paul Getty Museum http://www.getty.edu/ The Getty Center presents the Getty’s collection of western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens and breathtaking views. The collection includes Eur0pean paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts, and European and American photographs.
NYC & Company http://www.nycgo.com/ is New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization. Our mission is to maximize travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, build economic prosperity and spread the dynamic image of New York City around the world. For all there is to see and do in New York City, visit nycgo.com.
Premium Outlets http://www.premiumoutlets.com/ offer everything from Gucci and Prada to Polo Ralph Lauren and Nike. There are 63 centers in the Premium Outlets portfolio across the United States l0cated near major destinations, so they are easy to add to a travel itinerary. Each center offers a charming outdoor setting near historical sites, attractions, hotels, and place to enjoy. With savings of 25% to 65% everyday on a collection of designer and name brands all in one place, and multitude of customer conveniences available, the Premium Outlets Shopping experience is sure to please.
Royal Caribbean http://www.royalcaribbean.com/ is one of the most popular cruise lines in the world for a reason! Offering a unique Royal Caribbean onboard experience all its own, every Royal Caribbean ship features countless onboard amenities and activity options to make your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation even more exciting, relaxing and unforgettable! Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 ships currently in service, able to accommodate from 2.000 to 4.000 passengers, offering unique on board activities, such as climbing, mini golf, ice skating etc.
International Representative in Greece:
Navigator Travel and Tourism Services http://www.navigator.gr
Teamamerica Inc., http://www.teamamericany.com/, founded in 1997, is a full Service Receptive Tour Operator catering to over 500 accounts in 45 countries around the world with offices in New York and Miami Beach offering extensive allotments of rooms within the entire United States, Canada and the Caribbean Islands as well as all kinds of land services such as Transfers, Tours and excursions to satisfy everyone’s needs. A dedicated team of Group Specialists can customize any itinerary and request that Incentive and/or Leisure groups might have.
