News About Maris Hotels in Crete Greece

children and environment

Administrator — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT

The young friends of Asterias Children’s Club, the mini – club of Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort, had the opportunity to visit the Biological Garden of the hotel.

This activity was part of the overall context of the environmental program of Maris Green Team, the ecological team of the hotel, whose aim was to bring children closer to the natural environment.

The children participated in this action with their parents and were able to come in touch with different kinds of vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and fruits like watermelons, melons, figs and mulberries as well as herbs, such as basil and oregano.

It is considered noteworthy that the Biological Garden has been created in the most natural and environmentally safe way. In particular, regarding the fertilization and creation of plants, the method of bees has been used. The bees alone contribute significantly to the production of the garden, without any human or artificial intervention.

Furthermore, our young visitors met and fed the animals that have been raised in the Biological garden.

Continuing their visit, the guests of Asterias Children’s Club engaged themselves in painting, by drawing and coloring all the things they saw and were impressed by, and gave the promise to learn more about the environment, to respect and care it.

italian cooking lessons

Administrator — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT

The Italian Cooking Lessons are continued with enthusiasm at the«Limoncello» Restaurant of Creta & Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort in Hersonissos.

Implementing the program from the beginning of the season, there are many people who enjoy their “ initiation” to the secrets of the worldwide adored cuisine instructed by the award winning Chef Matteo Masciocchi, who imparts the joy of creation and welfare.

Inside the impressive site of the Italian restaurant, the students participate actively in the preparation and execution of Italian recipes with fresh and authentic ingredients.

Armed with the proper clothing and a lots of mood, they learn to make appetizers, fresh pasta – such as fouzili, pennes, rigatoni, ravioli, gnocchi made of spinach or potato - unique sauces, different kinds of bread with herbs and spices - as well as famous desserts.

Furthermore, this process turns out to be fun also for the young ones, to whom the chef grants his apron and encourages them to experiment, exceeding the limits of their imagination.

Participants – of all ages, residents of the hotel and not only - enjoy at the end of every lesson the fruits of their efforts.

world environment day

Administrator — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT

The Planet Through Children’s Eyes

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, Creta & Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort organized a programme for our little friends who were hosted these days at Asterias Childrens’ Club of the Hotel.

In the framework of the “International Year of Biodiversity”, as the year 2010 was named by the Environmental Programme of the United Nations, a 3-day program of activities was coordinated, including information issues and childrens’ expression related to the environment.

In particular, the children were informed in a fun way about ecological matters, built small works of art from recycled and natural materials and painted their own “green” world, showing us in this way their own approach.

Upon completion of their creations, the works of our little friends were displayed at “Kochlias” Restaurant, where the hotel guests had the opportunity to admire and express their wishes for a “greener” planet.

Asterias Childrens Club at Creta Maris Convention and Golf Resort

Administrator — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Creative works and education, quality entertainment and endless game are the characteristics of the brand new Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete. «We so much emphasize on the satisfaction of our younger guests as we do for the older ones and maybe even more. Parents’ satisfaction mostly depends on children’s satisfaction level. Moreover, sometimes the more satisfied young guests we have, the more repeated guests we get» notes Mrs Corinna Alexandri, Public Relations Manager, Creta & Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort.
This year, Asterias Children's Club operates under the supervision of British special PB Kids Ltd.

The PB Kids is a professional organization for child care that follows the exact health and safety standards of Britain and use policies and procedures to ensure excellent services to children -and therefore- tranquillity to the parents.

Asterias Children's Club targets children from 3 to 11 years, housed in a brand new specially designed building, created according to the highest standards. The purchase of furniture and other equipment was a significant investment to ensure higher quality, greater security and better entertainment. The outdoor equipment is comprised by wonderful wooden toys that allow activities to all age groups.

Asterias Children's Club services are offered free of charge daily from 9.00 until 17.00, except Sundays which, in Creta Maris, are devoted to the family. During the high season, there will be additional evening activities.

Exciting daily programs, some more and some less active, always with care and guidance of fully qualified staff, excites children and helps their parents relax carefree, enjoying the sun, the sea or devoting time to what they want.

The program has a wide variety of activities with innovative ideas that inspire children of all ages, and many outdoor sport activities which encourages them to develop their skills while having fun.
It should finally be noted that the PB Kids, and the parent company Powder Byrne, enjoy international recognition, having more than twenty years of tradition and experience in quality child care services provided to hotels and resorts worldwide.

New Look of the personnel with uniforms by Makis Tselios

Administrator — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

The general revitalization that takes place under the significant three-year renovation of Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete, goes to the appearance of the personnel as well, with the new impressive uniforms.

The famous Greek designer Makis Tselios created elegant uniforms, while keeping the style of the hotel and the philosophy of the company.

Elegant lines, fine fabrics in suits and shirts, silk scarf and ties, and attention to the detail, are some features of the comfortable uniforms in which the blue colour dominates in combination with white, light blue and beige.

The uniforms are tailored to each employee and their design has not only adapted to the needs and functioning of each employee, but also his style. For example, waiter’s aprons change depending on the theme of the restaurant, the scarf and ties colours vary, with the Resort’s cochlias logo dominating, etc.

The personnel’s new uniforms will add a quality touch at the general revitalization taking place at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort.

Seminars inventing people hotels

Administrator — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

In the context of continuous training and retraining of manpower, Creta Maris & Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort, from the beginning of this year's season, already held a series of educational seminars for all personnel of the resorts and the Convention Centre.

The administration of Creta Maris & Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort, located in Hersonissos, Crete, places particular emphasis and invests in education and training of human resources. The General Manager, Mr. Jörg A. Hauri, stresses the importance of continuous training of employees: «The acquisition of additional knowledge and skills by the employees has two very important objectives. First, it contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of business, to the company’s development and ability to provide high quality product and improve its competitiveness. Furthermore, it is very important for personal maturity of the managers and all the employees of the company».

The seminars that have already held regard the following topics and sections:

Train the Trainers, Seminar for additional training of seminars trainers.
Communications Skills and Complaints Handling, seminars for the Front Office and Public Relations personnel.
Selling Techniques, Serving Techniques, HACCP, Wine Training, seminars relating to Food & Beverage Departments.
Team Building, seminars for the Front Office, F&B, and Housekeeping personnel.
Risk Management, seminars for the Marketing, &B, and Housekeeping personnel.
Crisis Management seminars, Opera (computerization program), First Aid, Fire Plans in CM attended by personnel from all departments. With regard to First Aid and Fire Plans, along with the basic training of personnel, there was created a «front line» team, which will follow the second training phase.

The program of seminars will continue throughout the season of this year with topics such as Windows Server 2008, English terminology etc.

Limoncello Italian restaurant crete

Administrator — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

A new challenge and at the same time an invitation for the admirers of high gastronomy by Limoncello, the new Italian restaurant at Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete

In a classy interior, and exterior, excellent aesthetic space, next to the main pool of Terra Maris, Limoncello will amaze you for many reasons.

The creative, stylish cuisine of the Italian Chef Matteo Masciocchi is certainly a good reason, which is even better if one considers the passion and skill with which he by himself makes the pens, the fuzzily,y the taliatelles, the ravioli, the macaroni, and the niocci. The harmony of flavours, resulting from combinations of imaginative fiction of the chef, the highest quality materials used, the riot of colours in imaginative presentations of dishes, with attention to detail, will carry your senses on a journey of sophisticated pleasures.

Here is another reason! The charming, friendly, warm and simple but luxurious environment is the perfect setting to relax and live the experience of a gourmet dinner at Limoncello.

In addition, smell the delicate scent of a good wine, taste it, learn its secrets and share them with your special guests, who appreciate the genuine emotions.

Finally, the impeccable service, the effortless and unassuming politeness and the unbroken attention of the experienced staff, in itself, is the reason that Limoncello, either for leisure or business dinner will “win” your heart forever.

Limoncello will not only exceed the highest expectations but will transform your dinner into a special event and an unforgettable memory.

International Environmental Distinction

Administrator — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, is once again one of the 100 hotels worldwide, winning a distinction from the leading travel agency TUI for its environmental policy. This distinction is an addition to a series of international environmental awards that Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort distracted from big tour operators over the years.

Specifically, the luxury resort was awarded for its environmental policy with the distinction of «TUI Umwelt Champion» by TUI, who ranks the best 100 hotels worldwide within its associates.

It should be noticed that for the evaluation TUI was based on studies of environmental policy and protection of its associated hotels at any destination, as well as the assessment of clients staying at the hotels, concerning the environmental activities occurred during their stay, thru a questionnaire.

To conclude, the distinction of TUI Umwelt Champion is also a confirmation of the emphasis given on the environment and the environmentally-friendly policy practiced by the administration of the Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort.

MIC Talent Search 2009

Administrator — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MINOAN International College will award several academic scholarships for the academic year 2009 - 2010, to gifted candidates who wish to study business or hospitality and tourism management at MIC.

The competition is open to all high school graduates who meet the entrance qualifications listed below. Students in their final year of high school (graduating spring 2009) are also welcome to participate.

The International Scholarship Competition will take place at MIC (Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort, GR 700 14 Limin Hersonissos, Iraklion, Crete, Greece) on Wednesday May 13th 2009, between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m. Candidates living outside the area will be able to participate “on-line”.

The aim of the competition is to identify and support gifted individuals who wish to obtain a university level education at an English speaking institution of higher learning and to pursue a managerial career in business or the hospitality and tourism industry.

Qualifications for Participation

In order to participate in the competition, candidates are required:

To be High School (Lyceum) graduates with an average grade of 80% and above or High School seniors with an average grade of 80% and above
To be fluent in English
To submit a completed MIC Scholarship Competition application form
To submit all required documents as listed on the application form
To submit a 250 – 350 word essay. The topic for the essay is “The relationship between career goals and university education in times of economic uncertainty.”
To demonstrate a commitment to hard work.

Selection Procedure

Candidates are required to take a three hour written test designed to assess their:

Competency in the English Language
Creativity
Critical thinking
Originality of approach
Problem solving ability

No special preparation is necessary.

Assessment Procedure: An Academic Committee consisting of the Chief Academic Officer, the Academic Dean and three faculty members of MIC will evaluate each candidate’s test performance. It should be noted that the scholarships will be awarded on the basis of prior academic achievement, letters of recommendation, participation in extracurricular activities, the essay submitted at the time of application as well as the competition test results.

Finalists for the competition will be short-listed and interviewed by the Academic Committee. The scholarship recipients will then be announced and will begin their studies on September 21st, 2009.

The MIC Academic Scholarship covers tuition for one academic year only (it does not include accommodation costs, activity fees, text books and other extras).

Deadline for applications and supporting documents: April 30th, 2009

For further information and to request the MIC Scholarship Competition application form:

Call: +30 28970 26200
Fax: +30 28970 26203
Write: Minoan International College
Terra Maris Convention and Golf Resort
GR 700 14 Limin Hersonissos
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
E-mail: info@minoancollege.gr
Website: www.minoancollege.gr

Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort Undergoes Renovations crete greece

Administrator — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort is in the midst of an important undertaking. Beginning in winter 2008 and continuing through the season in 2009, the first part of the 3-year renovation plan by the Metaxas Group of Companies, SA, has materialized.

All the main building bathrooms will be fully restored and refurbished when we open our doors in April 2009.

Another important aspect of our renovations, and one we’re proud to deliver, is the newly built pool, complete with wooden deck, which brings the number of private pools in the complex to 3, not including the indoor and children’s pools.

A brand-new mini club and playground will provide our young visitors daily programs full of fun and education. The Creta Maris mini club houses technology standards that children receive nowadays in schools.

The newly renovated and decorated reception area will impress the new visitors and will be a pleasant surprise for the loyal customers of this legendary hotel.

The garden architect is working tirelessly to turn our gardens into a verdant and colorful paradise.

Culinary delights - our two new restaurants will open their doors in 2009 - Creta Maris’s ‘Almira on the Rocks’ and Terra Maris’s Italian restaurant. Our executive chefs, as always, will provide clients with the highest quality food and beverage and the restaurants themselves will provide clients with a feast for the senses. They will need to be seen and tasted to be believed!

CHANGE OF HOTEL NAMES

Administrator — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Silva Maris and Bella Maris have now been renamed to Silva Beach and Bella Beach.
Both hotels are under the ownership of Metaxas Group of Companies S.A.

The new Resident Manager of Bella Beach is Mr. Giorgos Shinarakis.
Tel: (+30) 28970 27000
E-mail: gshinarakis@bellabeach.gr

Mrs. Stella Manioudaki continues in her position as hotel Manager of Silva Beach. Tel: (+30) 28970 22850
E-mail address: smaniu@maris.gr

The above mentioned managers continue to report directly to Mr. Jörg Hauri, Group General Manager of the Creta Maris /Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort.

Sales and Marketing wise, Mr. Christofer Vonglis leads the team.
Tel: (+30) 6976 441261
(+30) 6973 880843
E-mail: vonglis@maris.gr

Mr. Peter Fuchs is the Director of Food and Beverage for all units.
Tel: (+30) 28970 27000
E-mail: fuchs@maris.gr

New management team

Administrator — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A new management team with a potential profile surrounds the administration of Creta Maris & Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort & Convention Centre.
The new management team has a considerable international experience in the tourism industry. Their aim is to establish the resorts in the Greek and international market based on the high quality accommodation offered.

O Mr Jörg A. Hauri, General Manager of Creta Maris, Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resort and Convention Centre, will enhance development and progress of the resorts and maximize its comparative advantages through his broad, international experience in hotel management and with the contribution of the new management team.
Born in Switzerland, from where his career began, Mr. Hauri has a long international career in hospitality industry. In thirty six years of service, he has international hospitality experience in countries such as Australia, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, China, Thailand and Japan.
Mr. Hauri said: "I am pleased and excited to be in Greece, a country with long history and strong position in the international market of tourism. Giving special attention to the level of human resources, all partners, former and new, will be fully trained to provide high quality services that will exceed the expectations of our customers. Together, we aim to define a new era in Creta Maris and Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resorts & Convention Centre. We expect with great pleasure and looking forward to the day when our hotels will re-opened their doors to welcome former and new customers to our renovated rooms promising a unique accommodation experience."

Mr Christopher Vonglis, Director of Sales, Marketing & Development, has a great professional experience in international luxury hotels.
He began his career as Head of Sales at a conference travel agency. In 1992 continued the successful professional career in the tourism industry «passing» to the hospitality industry. During the course of business held positions as Director of International Sales and Director of Sales & Region Marketing.
Before the assignment of his new duties at Creta & Terra Mariris Convention & Golf Resort & Convention Centre, he held positions at luxury hotel in Athens, owned by a multinational hotel chain.

Mr. Vonglis is a graduate MSc in Hospitality, Sales & Marketing.
On the objectives and challenges of the new position he states: "We have created a new strong high-level management team at the hotels of the Metaxas group, which has played an important role in the history of tourism development in Crete. Our goal is to offer our customers a unique experience of hospitality and accommodation and conference services that meet the highest international standards. The challenge is to increase awareness of our high level services and to attract a larger share of international and Greek market to try our services. We are confident that those who already know our hotels will love the upgraded services and those who trust us for the first time will become loyal customers. "

Mr. Peter F. Fuchs, Director of Food and Beverage comes in Creta Maris and Terra Maris Convention & Golf Resorts & Convention Centre directly from Harrods London, where he held the position of Executive Chef. Apart from the experience of the famous firm of English capital, Mr. Fuchs has an impressive long-term career path to positions as Executive Chef, Director of Functions and Director of Restaurant & Bar in many countries including Great Britain, Germany, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Knowing in detail the trends in international market and the high quality requirements of customers, he will contribute at the creation of culinary and dining experiences that will overcome the most demanding expectations.

4th BENNALLE OF THE STUDENTS OF THE GREEK SCHOOLS OF ARTS IN ATTIKO METRO SYNTAGMA

litsa — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:00:00 GMT

The 4th Biennale of the students of the Greek Schools of Fine Arts to be presented at the Attiko Metro Syntagma.

In the exhibition area of the Syntagma METRO the exhibition of the works of the students who participated in the 4th Biennale of the Greek School of Fine Arts will be inaugurated on Friday 9th February. The exhibition will remain open until the 26th February 2007.
This Exhibition started out as an annual Art competition, which was enacted in 1997 by the Maris Hotels and the newspaper “News Art”, under the auspices of the Athens School of Fine Arts, and a few year later it developed into a Biennale encompassing the participation of the students of the Department of Fine & Applied Arts of the Aristotelio University of Sa.lonica. In previous years, the awards given to the finest works, and the exhibition of the participating works was held in Crete.
The exhibiting of the works of the 4th Biennale, in which 130 students participated, was held on the 11th November and all works remained for 1 month in the exhibition are of the Creta Maris conference centre, Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete. This is the first time that this institution has been moved to Athens.
Biennale is the only event in which both Greek Schools of Fine Arts, that of Athens and Salonica, have developed artistic dialogue and has been realized for the past 10 years.
The exhibition will be opened by the Minister of the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works, Mr George Souflias, on Friday 9th February, at 20.00.

Sponsors of this exhibition are the ATTIKO METRO S.A., the insurance company LLOYDS, George Karavias and Associates S.A. and the transportation company S.A. Bergeles Ltd.

ESTABLISMENT OF COMPANY OFFERING HOTEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HOTELS and TOURIST ENTERPRISES

minas — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:00:00 GMT

A new company with an aim to offer inclusive “Hotel Management” services to hotel and tourist enterprises is to be established by experienced administration personnel of tourist trades. The company under the name “AEGIS Macrodynamic Touristic Development Ltd,” initiates a new way of providing services and changes the given in the Greek tourist market.

Its aim is to guide its clients to increase their profitability by utilizing the knowledge and the valuable experience of their administrative potential and their contemporary technical administration. “Aegis mtd” offers a broad spectrum of services, which are offered either as a whole under the general title “Hotel Management”, or singly, as related below, always in accordance with the individual needs of its clients.

OFFERED SERVICES

α) Sales & Marketing

Invoicing policy - Contracting
Sales promotion (exhibitions, road shows, seminars, representatives etc.)
Marketing (advertising , advertising material, brochures, tour operators κ.ά.)
E-marketing (on-line reservations, website development, search engine optimisation etc..)
Reservations management
Debtors management
Market survey – Market analysis – New tendencies
Advisory services

β) Hotel Operation

Human Resources , (education, evaluation, personnel development )
Public Relations / Animation
Clients satisfaction index as a result of personal interviews.
Financial Planning - Budgeting – Financial Reporting
Front Office
Food & Beverage
House Keeping
Supplies
Auditing of offered services based on Computerization
Technical Inspection
Advisory services

“Aegis mtd” depends on its human potential, as this is its prime mover. The General Manager of “Aegis mtd” Nikos Kontakis, together with the company’s administrative team, are active executives who have all the know-how and also many years of experience in the application of the most contemporary methods of administration and organization.

The Administrative team is flanked by special advisors.

INNOVATIVE SERVICES

“Aegis mtd’s” innovative services have been designed to support its clients in becoming actively dynamic in contemporary ventures, without encumbering their budget unnecessarily, whilst continuously improving the quality of their offered services.

In addition “Aegis mtd’s” main target is its clients’ profitability by planning on a financial scale, continuous research of international tourist competition and market tendencies, utilization of new technology and the contemporary management-marketing methods.

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