Members

Μunicipality of Lassithi plateau
www.lasithi.gov.gr
Lassithi Plateau is in the homonymous municipality and is about 70km away from Heraklion. The Municipality of Lassithi plateau, one of the eight Municipalities of the Regional Unit of Lassithi, occupies most of the western side of the mountain complex of Dikti. The number of inhabitants of the Municipality amounts to about 2.500, while it consists of 11 municipal districts. It is the only municipality of an island region in Greece, which does not touch the sea at any point, a fact that adds special interest. The primary production sector occupies a dominant position in the Municipality regarding employment. At the same time, the region favors the development of alternative forms of tourism- mainly rural and agri-tourism – while accommodation can support this effort, provided that they operate almost all year round.

Hellenic Mediterranean University
www.hmu.gr
The Hellenic Mediterranean University is an evolution of the Technological Educational Institute of Crete, which was a public academic institution of Greece, based in Heraklion, Crete, and with branches in Chania, Rethimno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra and Sitia. It was founded in 1983 in Heraklion and belonged to the Tertiary Technological Education since 1983 and to the Higher Education since 2001. Mission of the Technological Educational Institute of Crete was Higher Education in a range of specialties, Postgraduate Education, research, and direct contribution to the development of Crete and Greece through Lifelong Learning, technological and consulting services and know-how transfer. In Hellenic Mediterranean University, the Tourism and Entrepreneurship laboratory has been operating since 2015, which has undertaken and implemented, during these few years, a series of projects, both at local- regional and European level.

Social Cooperative Enterprise of Collective and Social Benefit of life society “Ν-ΙΔΕΑ Cooperation”
www.n-idea.gr
The “Social Cooperative Enterprise of Collective and Social Benefit of Anogia” with the distinctive title “Ν-ΙΔΕΑ Συνεργασία», is based in Anogia, Rethymno and was founded in November 2017. The company was established by 7 members from the area of Anogia and its main purpose is the collective and social benefit and the sustainable development. The activities aim, among others, at the production of products and the provision of services related to culture, environment, ecology, education, with services of public benefit, the promotion of local products, the preservation of traditional activities – professions, the protection of common goods, the protection and restoration of the natural environment, biodiversity and geodiversity, the strengthening of locally supported agriculture or livestock, the process of reducing waste production at local level, the production and promotion of independent cultural creation and finally, real estate management with social and environmental criteria. “Ν-ΙΔΕΑ Cooperation” includes infrastructures such as: the Shepherd’s House (theme park), a Music Study Area (material digitalization for artists) and the Archeological Information Center (exhibition of data and information from the excavation of Idaion Antro and Zominthos).

Educational Developmental “Ploigos”
www.ploigos-ea.gr
The Lifelong Learning Center, Educational Developmental “Ploigos” is a Civil Non- Profit Company based in Heraklion and develops regional activities, through the operation of educational centers in the Regional Units of Heraklion, Rethimno and Lasithi. The center was established in 1995 by seven development companies that cover geographically the largest percentage of the Region of Crete, providing adult vocational training to unemployed, self-employed and special groups of the active population. “Ploigos” is certified as a Vocational Training Center of regional scope in 9 thematic areas: environment, tourism, services, agriculture, technical – transportation, health and welfare, culture and sports, education, economics-management and computer science. It has organized special section for the development of actions to support groups of the population who are excluded from the labor market and are also subjected to social exclusion.

Management Unit of Samaria National Park and the Protected Areas of Western Crete
www.samaria.gr
The Management Unit of Samaria National Park and the Protected Areas of Western Crete, is a Legal Entity Under Private Law, which reports to the Ministry of Environment and Energy and is responsible for the administration and management of the Natura 2000 areas of Western Crete. These areas, apart from their self- evident value as environmental landmarks of Crete and Greece, are also fields of anthropogenic activities, with emphasis on tourism. The Unit seeks the participation and implementation of actions of local, regional and national character, aiming at the sustainable development and management of these areas.

DEPANAL
www.depanal.gr
The Municipal Enterprise for Culture, Tourism and Development of the Municipality of Heraklion – DEPANAL S.A. is a multi-shareholder municipal joint-stock company with the main shareholder being the Municipality of Heraklion with actions mainly of a cultural, business and construction nature and others aimed at promoting the local development, the implementation of human resource development and social care programs and the improvement of the quality of life of the citizens.  DEPANAL is responsible for the management of the Cultural Conference Center of Heraklion (https://www.cccc.gr/gr), which contributes to the promotion of modern cultural life, by organizing festivals, conferences and artistic events of high prestige.

Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
www.kazantzaki.gr
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum pays tribute to the great man of spirit, the writer, thinker, philosopher, politician, traveler Nikos Kazantzakis. It is in the central square of the village of Nikos Kazantzakis, the historical Barbarians (today’s Myrtia). The “Nikos Kazantzakis Museum” Foundation is a non- profit Legal Enity under Private Law. The Museum’s collection number over 50,000 objects (letters, holograms – autographs, publications – articles – studies, press releases, photographs, audio documents, animated items, theatrical material, works of art, personal items) some of which are presented in Permanent Exhibition and the rest are kept in the Archive of the Foundation. In addition to supporting research on the Kazantzaki project and the educational activity it develops, the Museum implements a rich program of actions, events and collaborations that make it now an important cultural institution of Crete, but also Myrtia, which hosts it, an attractive tourist destination.

Arcus Suites
www.arcus.com.gr
Arcus Suites is in the heart of the village of Agryroupoli, in a neighborhood (ancient Lappa) with restored Venetian, stone mansions of the 14th century. In 2005 the Ministry of Culture declared the complex as a “Preserved Archeological Monument” and since then the houses and the surrounding area were renovated and 5 independent suites were created, respecting the style and architecture of the area. At the property the visitor can enjoy local products, attend Cretan cuisine lessons and make wine tasting of local wine varieties, as well as enjoy organized walks in the countryside and a sailing boat ride.

Delina Mountain Resort
www.delina.gr
Delina mountain resort is located about 1 km outside the village of Anogia, on the road to Nida, at an altitude of about 910 meters. The Delina complex extends over an area of 28 acres and combines the excellent facilities and services of a luxury hotel with the authenticity of the Cretan tradition and the wild natural beauty of the island. It consists of 13 elegant apartments with comfortable spaces, elegantly decorated, which offer the visitor a quality accommodation. All rooms have a fireplace, hydromassage and terrace overlooking Psiloritis, while the resort has 2 rooms suitably equipped for disabled guests. In the complex there are also: a shop with local products – souvenirs, stable, church, observatory, theater, lake, playground, and a traditional café.

Earino
www.earino.gr
Earino is built on the outskirts of Plsiloritis, above the village of Assites and has 3 independent traditional guesthouses, a restaurant that offers Cretan cuisine and a traditional café During the stay in Earino, guests are given the opportunity to participate in a series of many different activities. Thus, the visitor can take part in activities related to the Cretan way of life: the making of the traditional Cretan drink “raki”, picking olive fruit, harvesting vines and participating in the kneading of bread. In addition, one could walk or bike in the mountain that encloses the accommodation, to climb, canyoning, to cross gorges, as well as the E4 trail that connects the Forest of Rouva wih the village of Assites. Earino is a member of the Rural Tourism & Agritourism Association of Crete, while its restaurant has the “Land of Values” mark that certifies Cretan cuisine.

HIONA HOLIDAY
www.hionaholiday.gr
Hiona Holiday Ηotel is is a warm place of hospitality that seeks to offer a comfortable stay. It is located in the easternmost part of Crete, in Palekastro, an area rich in history and culture. It is very close to the Palm Forest of Vai and the beaches of Chiona and Kouremenos, which is known as the beach of surfers.

Milia Mountain Retreat 
www.milia.gr
Milia is an accommodation of high ecological sensitivity, a mountain restored settlement of the 16th century with rooms that preserve the architecture and aesthetics of the mountainous region of Western Crete. It is located in an area included in the NATURA network, in a green valley, at 550m. above the surface of the sea, below the peak Psilos head of the Koutroulis mountain range. The settlement is surrounded by a forest with chestnuts, arbutuses, locust trees and a wide variety of trees and plants. The restoration of the old houses began in 1982, with attention to detail and respect of nature and has been operating as an eco-lodge since 1993, bringing the atmosphere and footprint of its former inhabitants to the present.

Polydoros Hotel & Wine Bar
www.hotelpolydoros.gr
The hospitable family hotel Polydoros is in the heart of Paleochora, south Of Chania. It has 7 apartments which can accommodate up to 5 people and is ideal for family vacations, offering comfortable accommodation and relaxation. The place where it is located offers guests the opportunity to explore the nearby beaches and enjoy the Cretan landscape through walks and excursions in nature. In the courtyard of the hotel there is a wine bar which offers wines exclusively from local Cretan varieties, thus promoting local production.

Villa Kerasia
www.villa-kerasia.gr
Villa Kerasia is in the settlement of Vlachiana, 15 km southwest of Heraklion. It is located at the southeastern foot of Psiloritis, at an altitude of 580 meters. It has 7 rooms and offers the opportunity to participate in various events related to culture, gastronomy, but also in activities related to climbing in Psiloritis. Also, the international hiking trail E4, which leads to an organized shelter, in Prinos, at 1.200 meters altitude is near the Villa. The kitchen of the Villa offers Cretan breakfast, special dishes (for diabetics, vegetarian, etc.) and custom dishes.

C.TR.S.
www.ctrs.gr
The company C.TR.S (subsidiary of the company KTEL Heraklion – Lasithi) was founded in 2010 to offer the best possible quality in travel and transportation. In 2011 innovates with its privately owned luxury buses that connect Crete with abroad. It has three ticket points: two in Heraklion and one in Agios Nikolaos as well as an excellently trained team of people who staff the company. The main criteria of the company are the satisfaction of the needs of even the most demanding customer, thus enhancing its dynamics daily and offering excellent service in the context of travel services: ticket issuance, tour organization, accommodation, group travel but also, consulting for individual passengers. The C.TR.S. team promises excellent tourist services with consistency and respect for the travel needs of its customers.

Oikologikos Kosmos (Greekferries Club)
www.Greekferries.gr
Oikologikos Kosmos SA (trade name “Greekferries Club“) is an incoming travel agency, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Heraklion, Crete. The company specializes in online ferry bookings and ticket issuance through the websites greekferries.gr, ferries-booking.com, greece-ferries.com & ferries-greece.com and cooperates with more than 40 ferry companies operating on both domestic and international lines. Amongst others, the company has created the affiliate marketing program Greece-Unlimited.com offering cooperations to travel professionals as well as individual travel bloggers, and the customer reward program Bonuspermile.gr with over 330.000 members to date. The company’s goal is to combine continuous technological advancement and enrichment of its travel services along with quick, precise and customer-friendly support.

Alter sail- Nefalo
www.altersail.gr
The company AlterSail started operating in 2007 and it is a travel agency that offers sailing tours. Its fleet includes several sailing boats of different sizes and categories, while it offers excursions in different directions, and duration of either a few hours or a day. The available excursions are organized in a way to cover different tastes: families, groups, corporate events.

Wines of Crete – Winery Network of Heraklion Prefecture
www.winesofcrete.gr
The Network of Winemakers of Crete started its operation in 2006, wishing to follow a new route and to cultivate a climate of cooperation and synergies. The beginning was made with the Regional Unit of Heraklion, as the central core of bottled wines, thus giving the initial kick to what would follow in time, namely the Network of Winemakers of Crete. Two years later, the Chania- Rethymno Winery Network was created, while the Region of Lasithi joined the process, resulting in the achievement of the Network’s goal which was the structured promotion of Cretan wine inside and outside the island. The two bodies operate autonomously but always in collaboration with each other, under the umbrella of “Wines of Crete” on the basis of a collective action planning. The main objectives of the network remain the promotion and recognition of Cretan wine inside and outside the country, but also the development of the wine tourism current on the island while making use of several tourist advantages that exist in Crete.

Kappa studies
www.kappastudies.gr
KAPPA STUDIES is a vocational school certified by the Ministry of Education in the fields of Culinary Art, Pastry Art, Hotel Management and Dairy & Cheese, as well as being a recognized School of Meat Professions. Having 22 years of experience in the educational field and training professionals all these years, Kappa Studies contributes to the upgrading of the tourist product and in general in the field of food businesses. With new facilities, Kappa Studies is leading the way by having individual jobs for each student, aiming, from the very first moment, to have direct contact with the future professional environment.

Zeus Creta
www.zeuscreta.gr
The company was created in 2013 and is based in Psychro of the Lasithi Plateau. It is active in the specialized production and marketing of ceramics, in the collection, processing and distribution of aromatic herbs and plants of the Dikti mountain range, as well as in the production, standardization and marketing of extra virgin olive oil. In addition to the above, in a different space, a theme park related to Greek mythology has been created, which presents elements from the myths, traditions and local culture of the wider region of Crete. The theme park is unique in its kind in Crete and offers the visitors the possibility of automatic tour in 4 languages for about an hour, while special sound systems that frame it offer a sense of immediacy.

AEGEAN SOLUTIONS 
www.aegeansolutions.com
Aegean Solutions S.A. specializes in the preparation and implementation of IT technological solutions in the fields of culture, environment and tourism. The services it provides primarily concern the collection, documentation, digitization and digital processing of data. Subsequently, the company designs and develops web portals, databases, multimedia applications, educational applications, as well as interactive browsing applications for every mobile device and screen type, using advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). At the same time, Aegean Solutions S.A. provides integrated consulting services and functional solutions in the field of design, adaptation and application of the most appropriate technological methods and software applications, aiming at maximizing the benefit of its customers and at the comprehensive visibility of their content and actions.

CHOOSE
www.choosead.gr
CHOOSE S.A. is a company providing integrated communication and consulting services that respond to all the needs of its clients’ fields of activity and, at the same time, utilizes and highlights their potential to the fullest, through: Strategic Planning & Research Services, Development of Integrated Communication Plans, Creative and Content Production for all media, off and online, Digital Marketing Services (SEM, Google ads, Social Media Marketing, Community MGMT), PR & Events. CHOOSE stands out for its excellent knowledge of the business environment, the ability to identify opportunities that serve complex communication goals, to successfully face challenges, to create networks of high scientific expertise, in order to act as a valuable consultant in the fields of Communication, Media, of Marketing and Advertising.

mcbs 
www.mcbs.gr
mcbs (Mediterranean Cloud Booking Services) is a growing company with the aim of offering specialized electronic services and business support applications for critical software functions in the field of transport and tourism-culture. Using cutting-edge technologies and agile development best practices, mcbs helps transport, tourism and entertainment companies design and implement modern, radical and innovative high-performance solutions at rational costs with a focus on access to the right information, at the right time, always functionally adapted to their particular requirements, either in the field of customer service, or in the field of decision support and management.

ASKLIPIOS DIAGNOSIS
www.asklipios-diagnosis.gr
The Medical – Diagnostic Center “ASKLIPIOS DIAGNOSIS” plays a leading part in the private sector of health services in Crete since 2008. With its complete and comprehensive staffing by a reliable team of specialized doctors and with the aid of cutting-edge technologies both in the domain of medical imaging, as in the laboratory sector and giving emphasis to continuous upgrading, training and updating, the center has as unique goal people themselves, with absolute respect to their needs. For almost 10 years, it remains consistent to its commitment to provide high quality and innovative health services, investing, above all, in their human dimension.