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Who we are
CEL TOURS is considered one of the most well-established tour operators in Greece. It was founded in 1982 by a team of professionals from the accounting and shipping industry. Their mission was to create a travel service provider offering products between Greece and Asia that can satisfy even the most demanding customers in the local as well as international market. The deep knowledge of the Asian destinations together with high standard services offered at competitive prices have proven to be keys to success for CEL TOURS which soon took the lead in the outbound market of Greek travelers to Asia. Our long list of “Top Performer” Awards received by governmental bodies, airlines and hotel chains across Asia testify to our commitment to excellent performance and the overseas recognition of our work.

These achievements drove us to continue making headway and conquering new destinations. In 1986 CEL TOURS expanded its activities in Asia by opening two affiliated companies: CEL TOURS THAILAND in Phuket and MARWIN TOURS THAILAND in Bangkok. The year 2001 marked a milestone for our organization as it was chosen to handle the first groups of Thai and Indian tourist visitors to Greece. Today, with more than 30 years of experience in Asia, CEL TOURS is the Greek tour operator who best understands the needs and demands of Asian travelers, offering with great success tailored made travel services to its guests from Asia in Greece. Honeymooners, MICE groups, adventure travelers or pilgrims: our highly diversified product range can meet the needs and interests
of all different types of travelers. Well known as a pioneer in opening new destinations, the past five years our company has been continuously introducing the Best of Greece to its Asian guests, including yet undiscovered regions of uni
que beauty, culture and historical importance.

Our Mission
Efficiency, flexibility, quality service with a personal touch and state-of-the-art technology combined with strong purchasing advantages and value for money: these are the key words that describe our mission. Our pursuit is to offer competitive and value-for-money products along with high level services in order to ensure the total satisfaction of our clients. Our strong commitment to meet and exceed all business clients goals and objectives makes us strive for excellence in quality, integrity and value in everything we do and at all times. We want our partners and ourselves to grow profitably in our respective field using market analysis, continuous product development, aggressive yield management and prudent financial risk monitoring.

Awards
The high standard of services that CEL TOURS offers to its demanding clients has earned it an enviable reputation both at home and abroad as proven by the following prestigious awards:

1) Thailand Tourism Authority Awards 1999 – 2001
2) China Women Travel Services Top Operator Awards 1999 – 2006
3) Top Ten Tour Operators Award 1996 – 2008 by Thai International Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Kuwait Airlines, Gulf Air & Royal Jordanian Airlines.
4) Certificate of Recognition by the ACCOR Group of Hotels 2005 – 2010

In addition to the awards given to CEL TOURS as a wholesaler, many individual awards have also been handed to its Managing Director Mary Souli Kafkios for her valuable contribution to the cross-border tourism and cultural relations between Greece and Asia. Ms. Souli Kafkios has been named twice Tourism Ambassador by both Tourism Organizations of China and India and earned the title of Business Woman of the year 2002 by the prestigious Greek magazine Epsilon.

Core Business Area
Incoming Tourism
– Tour Operators Representation
– B2B Online Travel Manager (OTM)
– Incentives & Conferences (MICE )
– Special Interest Groups & Special operations
– Event organizer Inland Activities
– Transfers

Outgoing Tourism
– Ticketing
– Holiday Packages
– FIT – GIT

Local Tours & Activities
– Excursions and guided tours
– Hotel reservations
– Transfer services
– Specialized VIP tours
– VIP yacht & Limo chartering
– Car rentals
– Boat trips
– Water sports & beach games
– Spa & Wellness programs
– Team building activities
– Other Activities (carting, horse riding, donkey riding, quatrobike..

Destination Management Events
– Conference hall and meeting venues
– Technical audio-video systems
– Hostesses, guides and tour escorts
– Simultaneous translations
– Musical and dance performances
– Catering (including vegetarian, halal, etc ) and Gala dinners
– Booth setups
– Graphic services, photography and video productions
– Indoor and outdoor set designing
– And all other miscellaneous services that you need for your event

Some of our portfolio customers

Services
We provide full support to charter operators, internet based tour operators as well as to leisuregroups, FIT travelers and MICE Group specialists on the following domains:

Accommodation

CEL TOURS features one of the largest “Bed Banks” in Greece contracting thousands of rooms in all destinations of our network and offering a broad selection of accommodation in all categories(from low-budget-self-catering units to exclusive De Luxe hotels, as well as villas and other special types of accommodation) at most competitive conditions.

Contracting / Product
Our profound experience and know-how in this field allows us to provide tailor-made solutions that cover all kinds of operation (charters, chains, FIT packages, special interest groups, conferences, island hoppin etc.). Our high traffic and volume of clients gives us a solid bargaining and negotiation power so that we can always achieve the best deals and rates possible in accommodation and travel services (even lower than the ones offered by the international groups).

Reservations
Our Reservation Department consists of a high-skilled team that has deep knowledge of the product it offers, striving to meet the specific and personal needs of every customer. The latest version of our reservation software system, ABS (Automatic Booking System), can “handshake” with any reservation software our partners are using. All year round individual bookings can be made online through our B2B system.

Transfers for all passengers
Our company is one of the best known and strongest providers of transfers in Greece, having its own counters at the arrival terminals of most major airports and offering stable shuttle bus transfers from the airports to the main tourist destinations of each region. Our fleet, which is used for all transportation services, from airport transfers to group excursions and private tours, consists of luxury owned and leased buses as well as mini-buses and limos driven by experienced drivers. All vehicles are in compliance with the latest EU quality and safety standards, coming equipped with the most modern audio-visual facilities, including wireless broadband internet, and carrying an unlimited insurance coverage for all our passengers.

Car rental
In cooperation with the most reliable local and international car rental organizations, we offer overly competitive rates for car rental (including pre-bookings and reservations on the spot).

Groups & Incentives
CEL TOURS has an independent department that is specialized in the organization of leisure and MICE groups. Its team consists of highly qualified, deeply experienced professionals who have an extensive knowledge of all tourism aspects and an in-depth understanding of the destination of Greece, its various facilities and available services. They are trained to cater to any requirement with the most flexibility and to design customized packages regardless of the size of the group (ranging from small special interest to large congress groups) in order to meet any group specification and budget range. We emphasize on innovation, cost-efficiency and excellence in designing, planning and implementing outstanding group travel experiences, corporate meetings, incentives and special events. Throughout the years we have built up a solid network of reliable local suppliers and associates – hotels, all types of restaurants and dining venues, activity providers, licensed guides etc. – all over the Greek mainland and the islands, with whom we keep strong strategic partnerships.

Our client base includes top companies in the sectors of pharmaceutics, banking, telecommunications, insurance as well as incentive, convention and leisure travel. In the field of leisure groups we co-operate successfully with well-established tour operators, providing them with exclusive tailor-made designed programs all over Greece. Our creativity and consistent professionalism, the high standard of our services, our attention to detail and the final touch that makes each of our programs a unique experience for the participants are our guarantee for success.

Excursions
CEL TOURS offers a great variety of itineraries that are available in all major languages and appeal to all interests, ranging from history, culinary and culture to shopping, recreational and adventurous activities. All of our excursions, boat trips and daily cruises are accompanied and guided by high-skilled and experienced guides. Our aim is to cover every aspect of interest in each region of Greece. Apart from the “classical” tours that focus on the rich history and natural beauty of the country, CEL TOURS offers its clients the opportunity to actively discover and experience the cultural tradition and heritage of Greek people. Interactive excursions allow our clients to participate in local cooking, wine and olive-oil producing and tasting, pottery manufacturing, bread baking, folklore dancing, donkey rides and much more.

Cruises

CEL TOURS provides a wide range of cruise programs and shore excursions at competitive rates at all call ports of Greece, for both groups and individual travelers. In co-operation with the largest and most reliable cruise lines, it also offers fascinating cruises between the mainland of Greece, its magnificent islands and Turkey. Our vast experience in this area allows us to put together top quality itineraries designed to achieve the best-value-for-money available.

Excellent Conference Facilities
CEL TOURS provides spacious state-of-art meeting rooms equipped with all technical mean necessary for even the most demanding conferences (video projectors, slides and overhead projectors, projection screens, speakers podium with microphone, table and floor microphones, laser pointers etc.).

Cel Tours Events
CEL TOURS delivers a full programme of simply amazing entertainment events and shows creating unique and unforgettable experiences.

Santorini Wedding
CEL TOURS can plan your Santorini wedding to perfection and organize the ceremony of your dreams. It offers a great choice of wedding packages, including wedding photography and venues.

Technology – XML – B2B Booking system

Investing in technology is one of our top priorities as we continually strive to stay updated with the constant development of online booking systems and all the latest technological advances in the market. The reservation software we use is therefore always updated with the latest technology advancements and can “handshake” with any other reservation system. We have already developed our own B2B system offering all our products online with real-time availability, so that our partners can purchase them in an easy and pleasant as well as efficient and cost-effective way.

Our affiliated web booking system supports both White label & Back Office solutions, while the XML connectivity services we use link our product’s real-time availability to the distribution channels (websites, reservation systems, dynamic packaging machines etc.) of our partners. All the information on our website is analytic (based on OTA standards) and linked to Google maps.

Technology and online connectivity of all companies’ operations and departments is of vital importance for the company’s expansion and the creation of the extended network of its ranch offices.

Customer Testimonials
Dear Ilias/Sofi/Mary,
Thank you so so much for being such wonderful hosts. I never imagined a tour operator would do so much to make their customers happy. Everyone on the team has been very warm, very personal, and very helpful. This trip we will never forget. And the most we will remember is the help you all provided. Lots of love and regards,
Nisha, Ayush

Your day sounds almtost exactly like the tour that Randy and I did of the Pelopponese, right down to lunch. I actually thought the lunch was really good the wine was great (first time I had ever had sweet, chilled red wine), and our dessert was the best oranges I’d ever had.
We actually stole the leftover oranges to eat on the plane on the way home. I loved basically everything we did in Greece and Turkey, but my favorite day by far was the day we spent on the island of Rhodes. Our (many) photos from our trip are here: if you want to look. I’m glad you had such a fantastic trip!
Daniela

I’m hearing group is having a great time Thanks to your amazing services
Tech Mahindra

Dear Maria,
We had very good experience with you, all passenger and Kulin is happy with your services.
In our future group we will defiantly working with you. Once again thank.
Rajesh Jodhani

Hi, Thanks once again for all the arrangements that were brilliantly executed.
It was a great trip for all of us very well put together by the Indian & Greek team. Its a lovely country with the most friendly & helpful people & we enjoyed every bit of it.
Rgds,
Neeru khare
Aitken Travel Services

Hello Mary,
First of all. id like to thank you(primarily),Elena,Dimitris & Illyas for making our tour enjoyable.We really had a good time and would communicate the same to many people.You can identify us from the photographs above I am a regular reviewer on trip advisor and you wanted the references which I have pasted below.You need to press CRTL+click Im very sure many well to do Indians would like to visit Greece but tour operators avoid(preferring UK/Italy/Germany/France(very good embassy procedure) due to the slow procedure.I know you said that they cannot hire additional staff for 2 ½ months but they know the period April-June, which is regular .Others hire temporary staff to cope.This is like your July-August holidays in Greece
My son saw that you have got an award from the Kashmir Govt and China also. Many congratulations !
Hope to be back sometime to see Crete & Delhi
All the best

Padmanabhan Nair

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2. Utilize better travellers money
We have access to special offers and the best packages, knowing when is the best time to make reservations, saving an average of 300 € per trip.

3. Travellers have been frustrated by the online travel agencies
The online travel agencies (OTA) often advertise a price, but then added hidden charges or limitations, resulting to tire the user from the exhaustive research that needs to be done before the reservation. According to research Global’s 2015 Portrait of MMGY American Travelers, by travelers who seek regular information from LOCAL AUTHORITIES for planning their holidays, only 13% made his reservation, compared to 36% in 2014.

4. Better customer service
While the (OTA) are call centers to help their clients only when surfing on the website, we help throughout the process and will remain with the traveler up to ensure that all goes well. The traveler knows that if there is a problem, we will be there to intervene and find a solution.

5. We have deep knowledge of destinations and understanding of the interests of the traveler
We are specialised in specific markets, so we can offer you even more information about a specific destination or a travel category, such as wedding tourism. Also, spend time getting to know the client, so that we can make recommendations suited to what he likes.

6. Seek to Millennials
The percentage of travellers under the age of 35, who prefer to close their holidays through travel agent increased by 50%, between 2014 and 2015, says research Global MMGY. Just like they want to hire an expert to set up their tax or to take care of their garden, want and a trained professional to help them make the right travel decisions.

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There are times when you will be asked to provide personal information such as your name, address or telephone number. In such cases there will always be informed about the advisability behind this collection of information and will always have the option of not revealing your personal data, or some of them. Unless you give us your personal data, you can still visit our website, but you will not have access to certain parts, services and appropriate.

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They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Cel Tours will not sell, trade or disclose to third parties information arising from the registration and use in service on our website (such as names and addresses) without the consent of the client user. The above does not apply in cases of prosecutorial warrant or other judicial intervention when there is an imminent danger to the user or to others. The Cel Tours will allow suppliers to have access to personal user data to confirm registration and to deliver the benefits entitled.

Cel Tours will take all necessary measures to protect the data you share with us. We have implemented the necessary safeguards and strict use codes to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, improper use of disclosure. The Cel Tours will continue to strengthen the safeguards and when new technologies are available.

If our website privacy policy change in the future, will appear for the new implementation date will be indicated. You should visit this section regularly so you are aware / or any changes / modifications.

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Business Wire India
India is the second fastest growing nation in gross numbers of outbound travelers after China. Corporate MICE buyers from the country are traveling far and wide in search of MICE friendly destinations and unique experiences.

According to Bill Keffer – General Manager at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, “India has witnessed exponential growth over the last few years and continues to be one of the top performing source markets. Our success and frequent interaction with Indian buyers has resulted in several large groups, with sizes up to 1800 delegates.”

The country is witnessing a surge in outbound corporate travel as more and more corporates recognize the importance of MICE activities as a key driver to engage their internal as well as external customers. Kristian Nicholls, General Manager Bidding at Business Events Sydney indicated that over the last three years Sydney and New South Wales (NSW) have hosted 95 business events from Asia, especially recent events from India.

Resonating a similar line of thought, Mary Souli Kafkios – Managing Director at Cel Tours in Greece who has had the opportunity to successfully work with some of the biggest corporate names from multiple industry verticals believes that the Indian MICE sector to Greece is on the rise.

Taking advantage of the tremendous potential from this ever growing market, the MILT congress, recognized as the strongest B2B platform for MICE in India, is set to welcome over 60 Hotels, DMCs, Tourism Boards, EMCs, Convention Bureaus, Sport Tourism Partners, Team Building Agencies, Adventure Tourism Partners, Cruise Liners and other travel suppliers from across the world to meet with key decision makers from the Luxury & Corporate Travel segment as well as with premium Destination Wedding Planners and leading Film Production Houses.

The biggest spenders from this outbound MICE and luxury travel segment from India will congregate at the 4th Annual MICE India & Luxury Travel Congress at the St. Regis Mumbai on July 28th & 29th, 2016.

Expressing his views on the reasons for investing in the 4th MILT Congress, Mr. Francis Dharmai, Head of Tourism & Regional General Manager- GCC, Al Tayyar Travel Group said, “Participating in MILT will provide us a stepping stone to gain access to corporates, film production houses and destination wedding planners. Events like these give us an opportunity to introduce our services to one of the largest outbound travel markets.”

The MILT Congress provides a platform with exclusive business opportunities for global suppliers to meet with signing authorities for corporate MICE & luxury travel during pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments. Speaking of the benefits of this format of face to face interactions, Alexandra Mallosi, Regional Sales Director at Grecotel, who has been one of the longest standing partners of the MILT Congress for two consecutive years, believes that the pre-scheduled appointments are more beneficial rather than having an open style meeting day. She added, “Taking into consideration that we are able to select who we would like to meet definitely makes it more productive.” Sheetal Munshaw- Director at Atout France maintained that a one-on-one interaction creates more opportunities for better synergies and establishing professional relationships.

“One to one meetings give you time with your partner for discussions to reach meaningful conclusions rather than open style meetings that leave you with collecting business cards.” Adds Toshak Chokhani, Director – Business Development at the Abatera Group.

“It is very important to understand the Indian market changing preferences and benchmark from the success stories. The need to source the right destination for the MICE activities is very prominent, it is about finding it all under one roof. This is where the MILT Congress comes in.” According to Ackash Jain, Director at QnA International, the organizers of the MILT Congress.

“Our objective has always been to bring the best destinations and suppliers from all over the world to meet C-level executives from the region, who can make decisions on all aspects related to procurement in the MICE, business and luxury travel activities. We have been successful in surpassing participants’ expectations over the past three years and we are all geared up for the 4th edition with some of the biggest names in the travel and hospitality business already on board”, he further adds.

Gold Partner: Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau

Silver Partners: Grecotel Hotels and Resorts, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Singapore Tourism board, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, Travel Point – Tour Oman

Bronze Partners: Abatera Tourism, Atout France, Atzaró, Akuqa Sun Group, Beachcomber Hotels, Business Events Sydney, Cel Tours, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Dusit Thani Dubai, Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways, Figur Tourism, Five Direction Group, Geneva Tourism & Conventions Foundation, IMT Travel Services, Israel Ministry of Tourism, Lausanne Tourisme, Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, Tourism New Zealand, Nimbus Travel, RAK Tourism, Rixos Sungate, Rodos Palace Hotel, Rosewood Hotel Group, Tourism Office of Spain, Spice Hotel & Spa, Sun International, Sun Siyam Resorts, Al Tayyar Travel Group, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Tourism Toronto, Zurich Tourism

Online News Distribution Partner: Business Wire India

Media Partner: Travel and Tour World

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A Greek Ambassador of tourism of Kashmir

A Greek established in the tourism industry for many years,
Ms. Mary Soulis-Kafkios, ceo of Cel Tours, recently became Ambassador of tourism of Kashmir for Greece. The title aponemithi to Mrs Mary Soulis-Kafkios of the Director of tourism in Kashmir, Mr Farooq Shah A. and by the Managing Director of Culture Nature Expeditions & k. A. Rauf.
As said by Ms Soulis-Kafkios, it is very important for Greece a relatively small country, it manages to be recognized as “touristic perspective” on Kashmir. “I believe that Kashmir is a very beautiful tourist proposal for the Greek traveler because it offers ΅mia image of Switzerland in Asia with a separate environment, with lakes and mountains, and all at high altitude adjacent to the Himalayas. At the same time, dominated by Hindu culture with the splendid temples and infinite tranquility. For the Greek tourist will be a unique travel experience once you taste the unique cuisine, but will stay in traditional wooden boat houses “

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Who dare to seventy years to make holidays in the far East? Seemed like magic, distant Earth tale. ASE that all horrified with the vaccines, the distant, exotic animals flights.

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