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AHEPA CONVENTION 2008
HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND EVENTS
Dear Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
Time is running out for reservations at the convention hotels in Greece! March 31, 2008 is the deadline to make reservations and we need you to act as quickly as possible to reserve your space for this most historic and eventful convention.
I have received many calls asking valid questions, and in hopes of answering your concerns, I would like to review for all of you what our plans are and what we expect the costs to be. I suggest you reserve your hotels today because of the constant fluctuation of the Euro.
1. The Convention Dates are July 1-11, 2008.
These dates are what we have been promoting since the beginning, and this includes the package with a cruise. The cost for the room and cruise range from $2850 (1900 Euro) to $3450 (2300 Euro) . This price is for the complete package for BOTH People in the room. Example: 2 people staying at the Intercontinental Hotel (AHEPA HQ Hotel) and going on the cruise would pay about $259 a day. When broken down, it covers the cost of transportation to and from the airport, breakfast daily, one additional meal daily (if you purchase the event ticket package as a delegate/alternate or registered guest).
Visit the New Acropolis Museum!
2. If You Choose NOT to go on the Cruise, the Price Changes.
The price per room changes at the Intercontinental to $280 per day which includes transportation to and from the airport, breakfast daily, and one meal (if you purchase the event ticket package as a delegate/alternate or registered guest).
Temple of Zeus / Zappion
The Site of Some of our Events!
3. The AHEPA Delegate & Alternate Registration Package is Available at $250 per Package.
(each package includes tickets for all AHEPA sponsored events, while in Greece)
The Schedule of Events are unique this year. Many venues will be held outdoors. We will not be staying indoors for meetings the entire time we are in Athens. We will be visiting many sites and having many of our events outdoors, so be prepared to have Fun and enjoy time with your family!
The Opening Ceremonies are scheduled to be held at the Zappion. The Grand Ball is scheduled to be hosted at another outdoor event with live music and food. The Athletic Banquet & the The Grand Banquet will be held at the hotel. The July 4th party & barbeque will be held at the Glyfada Golf Course. We will have shuttles to the beaches, tours of museums, and VIP archeological sites. Couples with seminars are all covered in this package. The closing ceremonies are scheduled to take place at the Ancient Olympic Stadium (Kalimarmaro) with a night of entertainment! Many of these events include food at no additional cost.
Headquarters recommends EVERY attendee purchase this package.
The guest rate for the same package is $270.
Closing Ceremonies at the Ancient Olympic Stadium!
4. The Deadline for Room Reservations is March 31, 2008 (20 Days from Today!).
You need to act immediately. You can contact the FREI Travel Agency, via email ahepa2008@frei.gr or via phone 011.30.210.321.5600 PLEASE CALL TODAY.
Visit the Monasteraki!
5. The Hotel Rates will Change After March 31, So Act Today
6. Our International Travel Partner, Olympic Airlines!
The special Olympic/AHEPA Only Price can be obtained by using the AHEPA Promotion Code and your unique AHEPA Membership ID Number.
AHEPA Promotion Code: CFR087
Call Olympic Airlines at 1-800-223-1226 and make your reservation today.
7. Our other travel partner, Delta Air Lines!
Delta Air Lines is offering discounts off eligible published fares to all members of AHEPA for meetings and individual travel in conjunction with AHEPA related business and activities. To take advantage of the special AHEPA discount you must make your reservations through the "Delta.com for Business Travel" logo (see below) found on the AHEPA web site. Go to the Supreme Convention section and then simply click the Delta logo. All Delta ticket fares, generated through that link will reflect the AHEPA discount.
NO MEETING CODE NEEDED. Realize the following additional benefits:
- No service fees
- Check-in online within 24 hours prior to departure
Fraternally,
Basil Mossaidis,
AHEPA Executive Director
AHEPA is the largest Greek-American association in the world with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, Cyprus, and sister chapters in Australia and New Zealand. It was established in 1922 by visionary Greek Americans to protect Hellenes from prejudice originating from the KKK, and in its history, AHEPA joined with the NAACP and B'nai B'rith International to fight discrimination.
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