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Greek press trip heralded a great success
A group of journalists representing the major European scuba diving media has returned from a successful press trip to Kefalonia, Greece. This third press event, which took place from 25th to 30th October, was hosted by Greek scuba diving portal Scubahellas.com and was supported by the Greek National Tourism Organization and the Ionian Islands District, along with two dive centers from Kefalonia, Pirate Divers Club and Blue Manta Diving & Aquanautic Club.
The group of journalists and underwater photographers travelled from the UK, Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia to experience diving in the Ionian Islands and to learn more about the Greek diving market.
“It was a great honor to host distinguished journalists, specialized in scuba diving from major European markets. We had the opportunity to show them that we provide a premium product in a safe environment, with countless alternatives beyond diving. I am very satisfied of the first feedback, especially when it comes from experienced and well traveled professionals of the diving industry. We will stay focused on our target, promoting the local diving market with continuous and coordinated efforts”, said Mr. Avgerinos Vrazopoulos, founder of Scubahellas.com.
The team behind Scubahellas.com believe that Greece has the potential to become a unique scuba diving destination, offering unforgettable experiences in a well-formed tourism infrastructure with a long tradition of hospitality. Also, Greece has the longest coastline in Europe and the 11th longest in the world, with 3,000 islands (240 inhabited), 240 dive centers offering more than 2,000 dive sites, 150 known and accessible shipwrecks, plus countless caves. All this in clear waters with an underwater visibility exceeding 30 meters and a warm water temperature of 14° – 30° all year round. Greece is located three hours flight away from most European cities and offers security and stability, as well as the euro currency.
For further information visit www.scubahellas.com – a Greek portal dedicated to scuba diving, made by divers for divers, which aims is to promote and evolve diving tourism in Greece.
Check out our forthcoming stories over the coming days from Scubaverse Underwater Photography Editors and Writers Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown who were honoured to take part in this trip.
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
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